Priory Group
Potton House
Nursing home in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Priory Group
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
Potton House is a 24-bed care home in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, operated by the Priory Group. It provides nursing and dementia care, with specialist support for people living with dementia, physical disabilities and mental health conditions.
The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2019. It was marked Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, and Requires Improvement for Safety.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
111 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £982 |
| 2025 | £1,008 |
What Central Bedfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Potton House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 9.8 miles away. The local GP practice is IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Biggleswade
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Hitchin University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Part of Priory Group
Potton House is one of 11 homes run by Priory Group 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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