The Mallards
Residential care home in Bedford
Operated by Lansglade 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
The Mallards is a care home on Dynevor Road in Bedford, set on a tree-lined residential street close to shops, public transport and other local amenities. It provides residential, dementia and respite care, with 23 registered beds, and supports older people aged 65 and over and adults with physical disabilities.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The home describes its atmosphere as relaxed and comfortable, and its staff team as professional and experienced.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 September 2023 · Last inspected 17 August 2023
The Mallards is a residential home for up to 23 people aged 65 and over; 20 people lived there at the August 2023 visit. Inspectors found that everyday care was safe, that staff were recruited, trained and supported, and that relationships between staff and people were kind and personal. The home was rated Good, up from Requires Improvement at the previous inspection, because the provider had made the improvements that were needed.
- Risks to people's safety were assessed and managed, and staff were trained and checked in safe medicines handling.
- Infection control was followed closely and staff had enough protective equipment.
- People's needs were assessed before they moved in, and staff received induction and ongoing training.
- Staff were described as knowing people well, and care plans reflected individual likes, dislikes and preferences.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Bedford council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,044 |
| 2025 | £1,077 |
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Local health safety net
The Mallards is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LINDEN ROAD SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ 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…
Part of Lansglade Homes
The Mallards is one of 5 homes run by Lansglade 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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