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Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire)

Home care agency in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

Bluebird Care

Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire)

Home care agency in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire

Operated by Bluebird Care

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
AddressThe Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AH

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About

Bluebird Care (Central Bedfordshire) is a home care agency based in Bedford. It delivers care and support to people in their own homes, with a focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.

Bluebird Care (Central Bedfordshire) was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2026, achieving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
Hospital8.1 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire) will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 8.1 miles away. The local GP practice is FLITWICK SURGERY, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Luton and Dunstable Hospital · 8.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
FLITWICK SURGERY · 0.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Bluebird Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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