Bedford Charter House
Residential care home in Bedford
Operated by Bedford Citizens Housing Association
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bedford Charter House is a 72-bed residential care home located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2021).
The home provides residential care and offers respite care as a short-term support option for those needing a temporary placement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 August 2021 · Last inspected 23 July 2021
Inspectors visited Bedford Charter House, a residential home for people aged 65 and over, in July 2021 after concerns about staffing and how people's needs were met. The report found people and their relatives were happy with the care, that people were safe, and that risks were assessed and managed. Staff were described as trained and knowledgeable about safeguarding, and the service's overall rating was Good.
- Relatives described staff as caring and said the person they support was happy living at the service.
- Staff understood safeguarding and what to do if they had concerns.
- Staffing levels were sufficient and staff were suitably trained to support people safely.
- Management promoted a positive culture, gathered feedback from people and relatives, and carried out audits that led to action where needed.
- The inspection was prompted by concerns about staffing levels and how people's needs were being met, though inspectors found no evidence that people were at risk of harm from these concerns.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
674 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Bedford council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,044 |
| 2025 | £1,077 |
What Bedford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bedford Charter House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE DE PARYS GROUP, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of Bedford Citizens Housing Association
Bedford Charter House is one of 2 homes run by Bedford Citizens Housing Association on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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