Lillibet House

Lillibet House, 65 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TR

01727810806

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

13 November 2025

Provider

Lillibet House Ltd

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 29 are rated higher by CQC, none are the same and none are lower.

5 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

GoodMay 2015
GoodDec 2015
GoodFeb 2018
InadequateJan 2022
Requires ImprovementAug 2022
InadequateMay 2026

Rating dropped from Requires Improvement to Inadequate in 2026. CQC has rated this home 6 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 Lillibet House Ltd 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 Lillibet House

Lillibet House is a 30-bed residential care home located on De Parys Avenue in Bedford. The home provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.

The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Inadequate following an inspection in November 2025. This rating indicates significant concerns were identified during the assessment. The home is operated by Lillibet House Ltd.

Given the current rating, prospective residents and families should seek detailed information about any improvements or changes that may have been implemented since the inspection, and carefully consider whether the home's current provision aligns with their care needs and expectations.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Lillibet House, 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 Lillibet House, 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 Lillibet House'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