Danecroft

3 Dane Lane, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3HT

01234741573

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 January 2022

Provider

St Andrews Care Homes Ltd

Beds

34 beds

About Danecroft

Danecroft is a residential care home in Bedford, offering care for adults with a range of needs, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Danecroft provides residential care for up to 33 people aged over and under 65, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities. At inspection, 27 people were receiving care at the home. The service maintains clean premises with no odours and has implemented enhanced cleaning of frequently touched areas.

Staff have received training in safe use of personal protective equipment and were observed wearing it correctly, with adequate supplies available for staff and visitors.

The home encourages relatives and friends to visit, with processes in place to reduce infection risk including visitor testing and vaccination verification. Risk assessments have been completed for all people and staff with appropriate measures to mitigate health risks. Regular COVID-19 testing is completed in line with government guidance and records are maintained by the manager.

Relatives reported that staff contact them promptly with updates about changes to guidance and visiting arrangements. During lockdowns, people were supported to maintain contact with family and friends through telephone and video calls.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 January 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeHairdresser

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: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK45 3HT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 1 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 January 2022.

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

Read Danecroft'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 Danecroft, 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 Danecroft, 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 Danecroft'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