The Marbrook Centre

Care home in St Neots, Bedford

CQC Requires improvement82 beds
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
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  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressPhoenix Park, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8EP
Beds82

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About

The Marbrook Centre is a specialist neurological and dementia care provider based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. It offers 24-hour nursing and therapy services for adults with long-term neurological conditions, including stroke and acquired brain injury. The home has 82 registered beds and is run by a multidisciplinary team.

The Marbrook Centre was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2026. The home was rated Good for effectiveness, caring and responsiveness, but Requires Improvement for safety and leadership.

What's nearby

GP surgery1.9 miles
A&E: Bedford Hospital9.3 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

17 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime47%
Burglary18%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Shoplifting6%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bedford pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,044
2025£1,077

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Local health safety net

The Marbrook Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 9.3 miles away. The local GP practice is ST NEOTS HEALTH CENTRE, 1.9 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Bedford Hospital · 9.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Requires improvement
ST NEOTS HEALTH CENTRE · 1.9 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in St Neots

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association

A Day Centre & attendant services for the elderly of St Neots & District under Cambridgeshire Social Services; a Luncheon Club for retired persons falling outside Social Services parameters;…

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (253740)
Charity

St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association

Operation of a Day Centre and provision of a Lunch Club for older adults from St Neots and the surrounding district.

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1203986)
Charity

The St Neots & District U3a

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…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096143)
Charity

The Brampton Memorial Day Centre

Provides company, food and mental and physical stimulation for the clients, who are handicapped and elderly people and their carers in or near the village of Brampton

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (802298)
Charity

Papworth and District Day Centre

A social event and a meal for elderly, isolated clients; in addition a day off for their carer.

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1044680)
Charity

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…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204874)

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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