Milton Ernest Hall Limited

Bedford Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford, MK44 1RJ

01234825305

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

21 February 2024

Provider

Milton Ernest Hall Limited

Beds

29 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 22 are the same and 3 are lower.

10 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

GoodOct 2015
GoodNov 2017

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 Milton Ernest Hall 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 Milton Ernest Hall Limited

Located on Bedford Road in Milton Ernest, this residential care home provides accommodation for 29 residents across multiple care needs. The home supports older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, offering tailored care within a smaller-scale setting. Situated in the village of Milton Ernest, the home serves the wider Bedford area in the East of England.

As a residential care provider, it offers personal care and accommodation for those who require support with daily living. The home is currently unrated by the Care Quality Commission, with no previous inspection on record. Prospective residents and their families should contact the home directly to discuss individual care requirements, available facilities, and suitability for their specific needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Milton Ernest Hall Limited, 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 Milton Ernest Hall Limited, 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 Milton Ernest Hall Limited'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