Elstow Lodge
Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YD
Overall CQC rating
Last inspected 4 August 2023
Report published 11 Nov 2023
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Milton Keynes University Hospital
50.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Elstow Medical Centre
0.2 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Berkeley Pharmacy
0.3 mi
15 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.2 mi
15 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.