ExtraCare
Wixams Retirement Village
Home care agency in Bedford
Operated by The ExtraCare Charitable Trust
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
Wixams Retirement Village is a home care agency operated by ExtraCare, based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It provides care and support delivered in people's own homes for older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people living with dementia. The agency was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with Good ratings across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Wixams Retirement Village will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Wixams Retirement Village is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is KING STREET SURGERY, 2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of The ExtraCare Charitable Trust
Wixams Retirement Village is one of 24 services run by The ExtraCare Charitable Trust on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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