Elstow Manor
Bedford, MK42 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Dementia care homes in Bedford
35 of the 72 care homes in Bedford are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 23 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Bedford typically cost £1,270 a week, about £66,040 a year, based on 6 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,090 to £1,600. That is close to the typical residential fee in Bedford of £1,270.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,080 a week near Bedford and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Bedford
£1,270a week
About £66,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,540 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near Bedford, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £190 a week less, £9,880 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,185 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Bedford
88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford
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.
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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
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
The Airedale Nursing Home
Bedford, MK40 · 57 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing care
£1,650 to £2,000 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Anjulita Court
Bedford, MK41 · 62 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
Beacon House
Bedford, MK40 · 40 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
Dial House Nursing and Residential Home
Bedford, MK40 · 50 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
Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home
Bedford, MK42 · 80 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
Milton Ernest Hall Limited
Bedford, MK44 · 29 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
Crescent Nursing Home
Bedford, MK40 · 28 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Crossways Nursing Home
Bedford, MK41 · 25 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
The Marbrook Centre
St Neots, PE19 · 82 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Bentley Grange Care Home
Bedford, MK40 · 60 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Sycamore Heights Care Home
Bedford, MK40 · 35 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
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.
Amanda N.
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Bedford
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 35 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,270
- Usually £1,090 to £1,600 a week6 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Bedford cost?
Dementia care homes in Bedford typically charge £1,270 a week, usually between £1,090 and £1,600. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Bedford?
35 of the 72 CQC-registered care homes in Bedford are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Bedford?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Bedford?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Bedford council for a needs assessment.