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Dementia home care agencies in Bedford

72 agencies

There are 72 dementia home care agencies in and around Bedford on AskBart. 82% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Hands In Harmony Home Care Services Limited in November 2023.

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Home care agencies (72)

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  • Inadequate
  • Not rated
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Homesaints LimitedVerified
CQC Requires improvement

Homesaints Limited is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

Bedford Borough Council

Dame Alice Court is a home care agency based in Bedford that provides care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Samorem Health CareVerified
CQC Good

Samorem Health Care is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

Bedford Borough Council

Tavistock Court is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

L&F Care Services

L & F Care Services is a dementia-focused care home providing specialist support for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with…

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Requires improvement

Careville

Careville Ltd is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Inadequate
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

McCarthy Stone

Yourlife (Bedford) is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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KS CareVerified
CQC Requires improvement

KS Care is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Right at Home BedfordVerified
CQC Requires improvement

Right at Home

Right at Home Bedford is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

MHA (Methodist Homes)

Ladyslaude Court is a home care agency run by Methodist Homes, based in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
ARCO Approved
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

Your TL Homecare is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Verified
CQC Good

Telopea MSL is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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The Caring HandsVerified
CQC Good

The Caring Hands is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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Verified

Cera Care

Cera Bedford is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
Fees on request
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Key facts: Bedford

Dementia home care agencies listed72
Rated Good or Outstanding27 of 33 (82%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate6
Bedford usual weekly rate (2025)£1,077
Most recently inspectedHands In Harmony Home Care Services Limited (November 2023)
Outstanding2
Good25
Requires improvement5
Inadequate1
Not yet rated39

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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CQC quality of home care in Bedford

Rated Good or Outstanding
27/ 33 rated
Outstanding
2
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
39

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Bedford

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Bedford council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,077/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Bedford council carries out the free care needs assessment.

Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home

What later-life care costs in Bedford

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Bedford compares with the wider Bedfordshire area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Bedford, Bedfordshire and the UK
Type of careBedfordBedfordshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,586£1,378£1,200
Nursing care home£1,586£1,430£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Bedford averages £1,586/week — about 32% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Bedford within ~5 miles; Bedfordshire county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Bedford?

AskBart lists 72 dementia home care agencies in and around Bedford, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Bedford rated?

Of the 33 inspected, 2 are rated Outstanding, 25 Good, 5 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Bedford?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Bedford?

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