Hamberley Care Homes
Elstow Manor Care Home
Nursing home in Bedford
Operated by Hamberley Care Homes
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
Elstow Manor Care Home is located in Wixams, near Bedford, and provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people. The home has 80 registered beds and is operated by Hamberley Care Homes.
The Care Quality Commission rated Elstow Manor as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Safety, Caring and Responsiveness, but Requires Improvement for Effectiveness and Leadership.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
674 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,533 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Bedford usually pays £1,077 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £456 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,044 |
| 2025 | — | £1,077 |
| 2026 | £1,533 | — |
What Bedford council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Elstow Manor Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is KING STREET SURGERY, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bedford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Tibbs Dementia Foundation
Tibbs Dementia Foundation provides services which promote the improved health of people affected by dementia and which provide relief, including care and support, to people with dementia and those…
Age Concern Bedfordshire
We provide services to adults over the age of 50 years and their family or carers to make informed choices on benefits and enabling services. Our services include information & advice, befriending…
Carers in Bedfordshire
The charity aims to prevent today's carers of any age living in Bedfordshire from becoming tomorrow's cared for by providing practical help, advice, assistance, advocacy, information, group and…
Blunham Good Neighbour Scheme
To relieve, either generally or individually, persons resident in the Area of Benefit within the county of Bedfordshire, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To provide practical…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Elstow Manor cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01234 676762.
Part of Hamberley Care Homes
Elstow Manor Care Home is one of 26 homes run by Hamberley Care Homes 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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