Rivermead

Rivermead is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 33 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Bedford Borough Council, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2014.

At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Rivermead Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Rivermead 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 Rivermead include Lavanda Villa, Bedford House and Bedford Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.