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Care Homes in Central Bedfordshire
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire: 8 registered for residential care and 6 for nursing care, run by 12 registered operators. Figures are from official Care Quality Commission records (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Central Bedfordshire has 14 CQC-registered care homes β 8 residential-only, 6 nursing-only and 0 dual-registered. The most recent CQC inspection on record is dated 30 April 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 Central Bedfordshire
14 of 14 homes (100%) have a phone number on the CQC record; 7 (50%) have a website. Run by 12 distinct registered operators.
Care homes in Central Bedfordshire: frequently asked questions
- How many care homes are there in Central Bedfordshire?
- There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire: 8 are registered for residential care and 6 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 Central Bedfordshire?
- 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 Central Bedfordshire, 8 homes are residential-only, 6 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.
- Who runs the care homes in Central Bedfordshire?
- The 14 care homes in Central Bedfordshire are run by 12 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is MacIntyre Care (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 Central Bedfordshire is safe?
- Every care home in Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire last inspected?
- The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Central Bedfordshire is dated 30 April 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.
Largest care-home operators in Central Bedfordshire
- MacIntyre Care2 homes
- Pressbeau Limited2 homes
- Ask Care Homes LTD1 home
- Cambridge Nursing Home Ltd1 home
- HF Trust Limited1 home
- Carrington House Ltd1 home
- Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited1 home
- Biggleswade Care Home 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 Central Bedfordshire
- Cinnamon LodgeResidential27 Crawley Road, Cranfield, MK43 0AA Β· MK43 0AAOperated by Really Flexible Care Ltd07960328368CQC record updated 23 December 2024
- Saxon CloseResidential2 Saxon Close, MK45 1UT Β· MK45 1UTOperated by MacIntyre Care01525720170CQC record updated 20 December 2024
- The LimesResidentialCumberland Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BW Β· LU5 5BWOperated by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited01582946229CQC record updated 1 October 2024
- Redwood HouseResidential54 Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4SD Β· MK45 4SDOperated by Complete Care Services Limited01582881325CQC record updated 2 August 2024
Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 14 registered in Central Bedfordshire. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.
Other counties
Across the Gera ecosystem
- All CQC-registered providers β GPs, dentists and clinics in Central Bedfordshire.
- GeraHome β book vetted home-care and domiciliary providers.
- Gera Verify β check any UK care home's CQC registration in seconds.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 14 real Care Quality Commission records for care homes in Central Bedfordshire (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.