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Dementia home care agencies in Biggleswade

2 agencies

There are 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Biggleswade on AskBart. The most recent inspection was at Knightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited in December 2018.

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Key facts: Biggleswade

Dementia home care agencies listed2
Central Bedfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,008
Most recently inspectedKnightingles Healthcare Bedfordshire Limited (December 2018)
Not yet rated2

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 Biggleswade

Rated Good or Outstanding
0/ 2 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
2

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What home care costs in Biggleswade

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, Central Bedfordshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,008/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Central Bedfordshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Biggleswade

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

Average weekly care costs in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire and the UK
Type of careBiggleswadeCentral Bedfordshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,132£1,363£1,200
Nursing care home£1,200£1,352£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Biggleswade averages £1,132/week — about 6% below the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Biggleswade within ~5 miles; Central 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 Biggleswade?

AskBart lists 2 dementia home care agencies in and around Biggleswade, each with its latest CQC rating.

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

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.

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