Kimbolton Lodge

1 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2NT

01234355918

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

27 January 2022

Provider

Kimbolton Lodge Limited

Beds

37 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.

22 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

GoodFeb 2015
Requires ImprovementSept 2016
Requires ImprovementNov 2016
GoodMay 2017
GoodNov 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017. CQC has rated this home 5 times 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 Kimbolton Lodge 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Kimbolton Lodge

Kimbolton Lodge is a nursing home in Bedford, providing nursing and personal care for adults with ongoing health needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Kimbolton Lodge provides nursing and personal care for up to 36 people across two adapted floors. Residents have their own bedrooms with either en-suite or shared bathrooms, along with access to lounges, a dining room, and a large garden. At inspection, 32 people were living at the home.

The service implements robust screening procedures for all visitors and professionals, including COVID-19 vaccination verification and negative lateral flow tests. Communal areas are well-spaced, and staff actively encourage residents to maintain social contact and engagement in these shared spaces.

Source: CQC inspection report, 18 February 2022

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK40 2NT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 13 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 January 2022.

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

Read Kimbolton Lodge'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 Kimbolton Lodge, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Kimbolton Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Kimbolton Lodge'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