Evergreen SUSD Unit

Evergreen SUSD Unit C/O Wingfield Court,, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TE

03003006091

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Central Bedfordshire Council

Beds

6 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Central Bedfordshire Council, which runs 6 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 3 not yet rated.

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.

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 Evergreen SUSD Unit

Evergreen SUSD Unit is a small residential care home operated by Central Bedfordshire Council, located in Ampthill within Central Bedfordshire. The home provides care for six residents and caters to older people, younger adults, and individuals with physical disabilities. As a council-run facility, it forms part of the local authority's care provision in the East of England region.

The home is situated within Wingfield Court, integrating into the local community setting. This is a specialist unit designed to meet the needs of residents requiring residential care support, with capacity for a small number of individuals to receive personalised care within a compact environment.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Evergreen SUSD Unit, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Evergreen SUSD Unit, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Evergreen SUSD Unit'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