Caddington Grove
Dunstable, LU6 · 66 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,625 a week
Nursing homes in Central Bedfordshire
20 of the 65 care homes in Central Bedfordshire are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 12 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.
Nursing homes in Central Bedfordshire typically cost £1,625 a week, about £84,500 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,213 to £1,775. That is close to the typical residential fee in Central Bedfordshire of £1,625. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
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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Richmond Manor
Bedford, MK45 · 69 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,925 a week
Taymer Nursing Home
Silsoe, MK45 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£800 to £1,500 a week
Typical nursing homes fees in Central Bedfordshire
Based on 20 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,625 a week
- Usually £1,213 to £1,775 · 3 homes with fees
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Central Bedfordshire cost?
Nursing homes in Central Bedfordshire typically charge £1,625 a week, usually between £1,213 and £1,775. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Central Bedfordshire?
20 of the 65 CQC-registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire?
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 Central Bedfordshire?
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 Central Bedfordshire council for a needs assessment.