Independent Care Home
Penrose Court Care Home
Nursing home in Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Independent Care Home
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Penrose Court Care Home in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, is a 65-bed care home providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings in Effective and Caring care.
The home supports older people requiring a range of care types, from residential accommodation through to nursing and specialist dementia support, as well as short-term respite placements. It is situated in the market town of Biggleswade in the East of England.
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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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
2 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 | from £1,200 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
Central Bedfordshire usually pays £1,008 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £192 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 Central Bedfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £982 |
| 2025 | — | £1,008 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Central Bedfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Penrose Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 10.1 miles away. The local GP practice is IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Central Bedfordshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The University of the Third Age ( Dunstable )
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Khidmat
Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have…
Milton Keynes Irish Welfare Support Group
We hold a weekly lunch club for the over 65's in our local community.The members have a hot meal, play bingo and have a weekly raffle, they also have a keep fit class every week. We have a welfare…
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For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01767 660951 to discuss your individual requirements.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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