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Care Homes in Bedford
There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Bedford: 14 registered for residential care and 4 for nursing care, run by 17 registered operators. Figures are from official Care Quality Commission records (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Bedford has 18 CQC-registered care homes β 14 residential-only, 4 nursing-only and 0 dual-registered. The most recent CQC inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026. CQC rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate β always check a home's own report at cqc.org.uk before deciding.
Care-home types in Bedford
18 of 18 homes (100%) have a phone number on the CQC record; 11 (61.1%) have a website. Run by 17 distinct registered operators.
Care homes in Bedford: frequently asked questions
- How many care homes are there in Bedford?
- There are 18 CQC-registered care homes in Bedford: 14 are registered for residential care and 4 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.
- What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Bedford?
- A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Bedford, 14 homes are residential-only, 4 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.
- Who runs the care homes in Bedford?
- The 18 care homes in Bedford are run by 17 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Bedford Borough Council (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- How can I check if a care home in Bedford is safe?
- Every care home in Bedford is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0β5 score, so we never show a numeric rating β always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- When were care homes in Bedford last inspected?
- The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Bedford is dated 8 June 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times β always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Care homes by area in Bedford
Largest care-home operators in Bedford
- Bedford Borough Council2 homes
- Harriston Homes Limited1 home
- Lillibet House Ltd1 home
- Mentaur Limited1 home
- Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited1 home
- Alex Davis (Bedford) Ltd1 home
- Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited1 home
- Voyage 1 Limited1 home
Each operator is a registered company β look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.
CQC-registered care homes in Bedford
- Nichols HouseResidential1a, Church Road, Wilstead, MK45 3HH Β· MK45 3HHOperated by Harriston Homes Limited02083554666CQC record updated 8 June 2026
- Lillibet HouseResidentialLillibet House, 65 De Parys Avenue, MK40 2TR Β· MK40 2TROperated by Lillibet House Ltd01727810806CQC record updated 19 May 2026
- BrooksideResidential99 High Street, Kempston, MK42 7BS Β· MK42 7BSOperated by Bedford Borough Council01234852324CQC record updated 18 May 2026
- Lotus HouseResidential34 Lansdowne Road, MK40 2BU Β· MK40 2BUOperated by Mentaur Limited01604717249CQC record updated 11 May 2026
- Rutland Road Care HomeResidential37 Rutland Road, MK40 1DG Β· MK40 1DGOperated by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited01234344729CQC record updated 7 May 2026
- The CrownResidentialBritannia Road, MK42 9ET Β· MK42 9ETOperated by Alex Davis (Bedford) Ltd01234347400CQC record updated 18 March 2026
- Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing HomeNursingFletcher Road, Kempston, MK42 7FY Β· MK42 7FYOperated by Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited01733571951CQC record updated 4 March 2026
- 74 Old Ford EndResidentialQueens Park, MK40 4LY Β· MK40 4LYOperated by Voyage 1 Limited01234364022CQC record updated 27 January 2026
- The Marbrook CentreNursingPhoenix Park, Eaton Socon, PE19 8EP Β· PE19 8EPOperated by Marbrook Limited01480273273CQC record updated 22 January 2026
- Crossways Nursing HomeNursing86 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, MK41 0JX Β· MK41 0JXOperated by Contemplation Homes Limited01234771694CQC record updated 31 December 2025
Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 18 registered in Bedford. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.
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- All CQC-registered providers β GPs, dentists and clinics in Bedford.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 18 real Care Quality Commission records for care homes in Bedford (CQC service type "Residential homes" or "Nursing homes"). Every number is an exact count of registered homes β CQC publishes a categorical inspection scheme (Outstanding / Good / Requires improvement / Inadequate), never a 0β5 numeric scale, so we show no average and no AggregateRating. Operator company status, where shown, is an exact name match against Companies House. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Care-home records are sourced from the Care Quality Commission at www.cqc.org.uk. Operator company status, where shown, is from Companies House (public statutory data, Open Government Licence v3.0). Details reflect the most recent record and may have changed since publication. This directory is not affiliated with the CQC or Companies House.