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Bushmead Court Residential HomeBedford

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Rated:GoodResidential

Bushmead Court Residential Home

Bushmead Court, 58-60 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3QW

01234353884

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 August 2020

Provider

Calsan Limited

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 23 are the same and 4 are lower.

29 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodFeb 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Calsan Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bushmead Court Residential Home

Bushmead Court Residential Home is a residential care home in Bedford, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Bushmead Court provides residential care for up to 27 older people with dementia and physical disabilities across three floors, with 23 bedrooms and accessible communal areas including outdoor space. At inspection, 17 people were living at the home.

The service demonstrates innovative approaches to resident wellbeing. Staff create short films and photographs for prospective residents and relatives unable to visit beforehand, providing virtual tours of bedrooms and communal areas. An onsite hairdresser operates with enhanced infection control training and strict cleaning schedules between appointments.

The home uses creative methods to maintain a varied activities programme for residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 August 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes accommodation with 23 single rooms and two double bedrooms.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 27 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK40 3QW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 23 February 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 August 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bushmead Court Residential Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bushmead Court Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bushmead Court Residential Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bushmead Court Residential Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees