Hepworth House
Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Good
The Airedale Nursing Home
44 Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2NF
Nursing home · 57 beds · The Airedale Nursing Home
- Weekly fee
- £1,650 to £2,000
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2019
- Beds
- 57
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The Airedale Nursing Home's reported fee
£1,650a week
About £85,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,300 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a 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 £306 a week less, £15,912 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,945 a week less than two places.
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88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford
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About The Airedale Nursing Home
The Airedale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 57 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. The home has been registered since November 2011.
At its latest inspection, published November 2019, the CQC rated The Airedale Nursing Home 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.
The Airedale Nursing Home has told us it charges £1,650 to £2,000 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £85,800 a year. It is about 30% above the typical residential fee in Bedford of £1,270 a week.
There are 72 registered care homes in Bedford. The nearest to The Airedale Nursing Home include Hepworth House, St Georges House and Park House. 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
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
Read the CQC inspection report, explainedThe CQC inspection, explained
- 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.
The Airedale Nursing Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection prevention and control arrangements.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,650 to £2,000 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our room rates are ranging from £1650- £2000/ week” | Reported by the home “Our room rates are ranging from £1650- £2000/ week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week near Bedford, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Airedale Nursing Home
How much does The Airedale Nursing Home cost?
The Airedale Nursing Home charges £1,650 to £2,000 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for The Airedale Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Airedale Nursing Home Good in November 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Airedale Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. The Airedale Nursing Home 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 The Airedale Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. The Airedale Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Airedale Nursing Home have?
The Airedale Nursing Home is registered for up to 57 residents.
Care at home
88 live-in carers within about an hour of Bedford
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. 76 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
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1 review
From £1,015 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Peter O.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Jennifer B.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 29 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Doyinsola O.
1 review
From £980 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
See live-in carers near BedfordProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
St Georges House
Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialReally Flexible Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Park House
Bedford, MK40 · 0.3 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialActive Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week