Elstow Manor
Bedford, MK42 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,650 a week
Dementia care homes in Bedford
35 of the 72 care homes in Bedford are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 23 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Bedford. The typical residential care home fee in Bedford is £1,550 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
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Typical fees in Bedford
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Bedford cost?
Not enough dementia care homes in Bedford have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Bedford is typically £1,550 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Bedford?
35 of the 72 CQC-registered care homes in Bedford are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Bedford?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Bedford?
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. Ask the adult social care team at Bedford council for a needs assessment.