Richmond Manor
14 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JT
Nursing home · 69 beds · Hamberley Care Homes

- Weekly fee
- from £1,925
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2021
- Beds
- 69
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £100,100 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,850 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £581 a week less, £30,212 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,495 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Richmond Manor
Richmond Manor is a nursing home in Bedford, in the Central Bedfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 69 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Hamberley Care Homes, which operates 25 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2020.
At its latest inspection, published November 2021, the CQC rated Richmond Manor Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Richmond Manor charges from £1,925 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £100,100 a year. It is about 18% above the typical residential fee in Central Bedfordshire of £1,625 a week.
There are 65 registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire. The nearest to Richmond Manor include Evergreen SUSD Unit, Baycroft Flitwick and Orchid Lawns. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Hamberley Care 3 Limited
- Brand
- Hamberley Care Homes
- Registered with CQC
- June 2020
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2021)
- Council area
- Central Bedfordshire
- Town
- Bedford
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Richmond Manor was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and well-organised care, with some communication and activities needing improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | from £1,925 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Weekly care fees at Richmond Manor start from £1925, depending on the type of care required, the room you choose, and the level of support needed.” View on Richmond Manor’s website | From the home's website “Weekly care fees at Richmond Manor start from £1925, depending on the type of care required, the room you choose, and the level of support needed.” View on Richmond Manor’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week near Central Bedfordshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Richmond Manor
How much does Richmond Manor cost?
Richmond Manor charges from £1,925 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Richmond Manor?
The Care Quality Commission rated Richmond Manor Good in November 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Richmond Manor provide nursing care?
Yes. Richmond Manor is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Richmond Manor offer dementia care?
Yes. Richmond Manor is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Richmond Manor have?
Richmond Manor is registered for up to 69 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Central Bedfordshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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