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Care homes in Kempston offering physical disability care
6 out of 11 care homes in Kempston are registered for physical disability care, holding 179 beds in total, run by 4 different providers. The largest is Bedford Borough Council, with 3. CQC has rated 6 of them, and 83% are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for physical disability care across England. We estimate typical fees in Kempston at about £1,500 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 18 May 2026, Brookside was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Bedford council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4; nursing care is provided by 1.
- CQC rates 5 of the 6 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Bedford, updated every day.
To cite: "Care homes in Kempston offering physical disability care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 6CQC-registered care homes
- 83%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 4are registered for dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Physical disability care in Kempston: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 11
- Residential care · 10
- Learning disability care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Physical disability care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Elderly care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Mental health care · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivermead | Apr 2025 | 33 | No | |
| 2 | Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home | Mar 2026 | 80 | Yes | |
| 3 | Parkside | Oct 2024 | 31 | No | |
| 4 | Bedford Lodge | Aug 2019 | 3 | No | |
| 5 | Holly Tree Lodge | Sep 2020 | 10 | No | |
| 6 | Brookside | May 2026 | 22 | No |
The full list for physical disability care in Kempston: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Physical disability care in Kempston by the numbers
55% of Kempston's care homes (6 of 11) hold a CQC registration for physical disability care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 83%, in line with the town-wide 82% and in line with the 82% for physical disability care across England.
The highest rated care homes for physical disability care are Rivermead, Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home and Parkside. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2019. Newest: May 2026. Between them they have 179 registered beds, with nursing care at 1 of them.
For comparison, Bedford has 48 care homes registered for physical disability care; of those rated, 78% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for physical disability care: 55% here, 66% across Bedford.
Care homes in the East of England typically charge about £1,455 a week for residential care and £1,685 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from physical disability care
Physical disability care supports people with conditions that affect movement or strength, such as stroke, MS, Parkinson's, spinal injury or arthritis. It often involves moving and handling with equipment such as hoists, help with personal care, and support to stay active and independent.
Questions worth asking about physical disability care
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care across Bedford.
Where else nearby offers physical disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston | – | 6 | 5 |
| Bedford | 2.4 mi | 30 | 25 |
| Bromham | 2.6 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Shefford | 8.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Newport Pagnell | 10.1 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Biggleswade | 10.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| St Neots | 12.4 mi | 4 | 2 |
Help from the council
Bedford
Bedford council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Physical disability care in Kempston: your questions answered
Where can I find physical disability care in a care home in Kempston?
Of the 11 CQC-registered care homes in Kempston, 6 offer physical disability care (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Rivermead, Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home and Parkside.
How are care homes in Kempston rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 5 (83%) are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Kempston?
Average fees paid by self-funders in East of England in 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Can Bedford council help pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Bedford council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Bedford council.
How can I pick between care homes in Kempston?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 6 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 3 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about physical disability care in towns near Kempston?
Kempston has 6, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Bedford (2.4 miles): 30, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Wixams (2.4 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Bromham (2.6 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Physical disability care in nearby towns
- Physical disability care in Bedford 2.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Wixams 2.4 mi
- Physical disability care in Bromham 2.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Flitwick 7.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Sandy 8.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Shefford 8.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Woburn Sands 9.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Newport Pagnell 10.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.