Nichols House

Nichols House is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Harriston Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2021.

At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Nichols House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Nichols House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Bedford with a fee on record typically charge about £1,550 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 72 registered care homes in Bedford. The nearest to Nichols House include Hangar View, Danecroft and Elstow Manor, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.