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Nursing homes in Bedford

15 of the 72 care homes in Bedford are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 10 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Bedford. The typical residential care home fee in Bedford is £1,550 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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The Marbrook Centre

St Neots, PE19 · 82 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaMarbrook
Fee not published
Area typical £1,550 a week
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Typical fees in Bedford

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

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Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Bedford cost?

Not enough nursing homes in Bedford have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Bedford is typically £1,550 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Bedford?

15 of the 72 CQC-registered care homes in Bedford are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Bedford?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing 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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Bedford council for a needs assessment.