Care homes in Bedford
There are 72 care homes registered with the CQC in Bedford, East of England. 15 are nursing homes and 35 are registered for dementia care. 5 are rated Outstanding and 49 Good by the CQC.
Of the 4 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,270 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,090 to £1,500. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bedford
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.
Henrietta House
Manton Heights Care Centre
Oasis House
The Airedale Nursing Home
The Mallards
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.
“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%.”
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 fees in Bedford
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 72 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Care home fees
- £1,270
- Usually £1,090 to £1,500 a week4 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,080
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Bedford cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Bedford is £1,270 a week, based on 4 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Bedford?
72 care homes in Bedford are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home 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. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.