Care homes · Central Bedfordshire · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Shefford
The 5 care homes in Shefford with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 5 care homes in Shefford, 5 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Shefford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 5 best rated care homes in Shefford
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Manor | Good | Oct 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 2 | The Limes Care Home | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently |
| 3 | New Meppershall Care Home | Good | May 2025 | Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 4 | HF Trust - Clifton View | Good | Jan 2020 | |
| 5 | HF Trust - 117 a & b Hitchin Road | Good | May 2019 |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 5
Oak Manor
What inspectors found: At our last inspection, this service was rated good.
Est. £1.42k–£1.73k/wk
The Limes Care Home
What inspectors found: At our last inspection the provider was in breach of legal regulations in relation to governance, safeguarding and safe care and treatment.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
New Meppershall Care Home
What inspectors found: The service supports older people who may be living with dementia, physical disabilities or nursing needs.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
HF Trust - Clifton View
What inspectors found: People were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
HF Trust - 117 a & b Hitchin Road
What inspectors found: We found the following examples of good practice. • There was a robust visiting management procedure in place to ensure people living at the…
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Shefford
What is the best rated care home in Shefford?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Oak Manor, The Limes Care Home, New Meppershall Care Home. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Shefford?
5 of the 5 care homes in Shefford are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Built from the Care Quality Commission's register (Oct 2026) under Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel lists and compares services but runs none.