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Care homes in Biggleswade offering physical disability care

3 out of 5 care homes in Biggleswade are registered for physical disability care, holding 187 beds in total. 67% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for physical disability care across England. Expect to pay in Biggleswade about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. On 18 July 2025, Penrose Court was rated Good, the newest rating here.

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Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence

Key points

  • We check for new CQC ratings in Central Bedfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
  • Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated care homes, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
  • 3 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; 2 have nursing care.
  • Central Bedfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.

To cite: "Care homes in Biggleswade offering physical disability care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 3care homes on the CQC register
  • 67%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 3list dementia as a specialism
  • 1inspected or rated since October 2024

Ranked providers of physical disability care

Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank

#Care homeOverall ratingLast ratedRegistered bedsNursing
1Penrose CourtGoodJul 202565Yes
2Mantles CourtGoodJul 202376No
3Beaumont Park Nursing and Residential HomeRequires improvementJun 202346Yes

This table lists each care home in Biggleswade registered for physical disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.

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Physical disability care in Biggleswade by the numbers

60% of Biggleswade's care homes (3 of 5) hold a CQC registration for physical disability care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 67%, 13 points below the town-wide 80% and below the 82% for physical disability care across England.

The highest rated care homes for physical disability care are Penrose Court and Mantles Court. The newest rating is from July 2025 and the oldest from June 2023; 1 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 187; 2 also provide nursing care.

Central Bedfordshire as a whole has 32 care homes registered for physical disability care; 70% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Physical disability care is on 60% of registrations here and 52% across Central Bedfordshire.

In the East of England, residential care typically costs about £1,455 a week and nursing care about £1,685. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How we estimate costs.

About 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.

Before you choose: questions on physical disability care

  1. Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
  2. How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
  3. How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
  4. Can support fit around the person's own routine?
  5. What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?

Helpline: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Central Bedfordshire: physical disability care.

Physical disability care around Biggleswade

PlaceHow farCare homesRated Good or Outstanding
Biggleswade–32
Shefford5.0 mi33
Baldock7.5 mi31
Letchworth7.8 mi32
St Neots9.4 mi42
Bedford9.5 mi3025
Hitchin9.6 mi65

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Physical disability care in Biggleswade: your questions answered

Where can I find physical disability care in a care home in Biggleswade?

Of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Biggleswade, 3 offer physical disability care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Penrose Court and Mantles Court.

How are care homes in Biggleswade rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 3. Of those, 2 (67%) are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.

How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Biggleswade?

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 Central Bedfordshire 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, Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire council.

How can I pick between care homes in Biggleswade?

Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 3 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years, and 2 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 Biggleswade?

Biggleswade has 3, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Sandy (3.5 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Shefford (5.0 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Baldock (7.5 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.

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