Bedford Lodge
71 The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7LR
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 30 August 2019
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Milton Keynes University Hospital
50.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
King Street Surgery
0.4 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Lloyds Pharmacy
0.4 mi
14 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.4 mi
11 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bedford (2025–26)
£1,077
per week, residential
£1,161
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
14.7% of people in Bedford are aged 65 or over
61.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Care Assist Limited
9
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.