Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Dementia care at home in Ampthill
Dementia care is offered by 35 of the 46 home care agencies covering Ampthill. Among the 16 with a CQC rating, 88% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for dementia care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 6 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Your TL Homecare was rated Good on 6 August 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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- CQC rates 14 of the 16 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate; 19 are still waiting for a first rating.
Citation: "Dementia care at home in Ampthill", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 35agencies registered with CQC
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7inspected or rated since October 2024
Dementia care in Ampthill: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 46
- Care for adults under 65 · 42
- Physical disability care · 41
- Elderly care · 40
- Dementia care · 35
- Mental health care · 25
- Sensory impairment care · 23
- Learning disability care · 20
- Supported living · 15
- Children's care · 12
This table lists each agency covering Ampthill registered for dementia care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Ampthill centre.
Dementia care in Ampthill: what the data shows
CQC lists dementia care for 35 of the 46 agencies covering Ampthill, or 76%. Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: 2 points below the 90% for every agency here, and in line with the England figure of 88% for dementia care.
Home Instead Bedford, Bloom & Care Limited and MacIntyre Ampthill Support lead the list for dementia care. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from January 2021; 7 fall within the last two years. 5 have an office within 2 miles of Ampthill centre. 19 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Central Bedfordshire as a whole has 43 agencies registered for dementia care; 87% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Dementia care is on 76% of registrations here and 74% across Central Bedfordshire.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Staff trained in dementia aim for four things: familiar routines, enough to eat and drink, calm responses to distress that do not depend on medication, and safety that does not cost the person their independence. CQC records "dementia" as a specialism for each provider that supports people living with it.
Before you choose: questions on dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Central Bedfordshire. What "Dementia care" means.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | – | 35 | 14 |
| Flitwick | 1.4 mi | 31 | 10 |
| Marston Moretaine | 3.6 mi | 94 | 36 |
| Cranfield | 5.8 mi | 111 | 48 |
| Kempston | 6.3 mi | 65 | 29 |
| Shefford | 6.9 mi | 45 | 21 |
| Houghton Regis | 8.1 mi | 75 | 32 |
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Common questions about dementia care in Ampthill
Which agencies in Ampthill provide dementia care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 35 of the 46 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Ampthill list dementia care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Home Instead Bedford, Bloom & Care Limited and MacIntyre Ampthill Support.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Ampthill have?
Of the 16 that have been rated, 14 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 19. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Ampthill?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Central Bedfordshire council pay for home care?
It may. Central Bedfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Central Bedfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Ampthill?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 7 of the 35 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 9 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Ampthill compare with nearby towns for dementia care?
Nearest towns we cover: Flitwick (1.4 miles): 31, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Marston Moretaine (3.6 miles): 94, 36 rated Good or Outstanding; Cranfield (5.8 miles): 111, 48 rated Good or Outstanding. Ampthill itself has 35, 14 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Dementia care in nearby towns
- Dementia care in Flitwick 1.4 mi
- Dementia care in Marston Moretaine 3.6 mi
- Dementia care in Cranfield 5.8 mi
- Dementia care in Kempston 6.3 mi
- Dementia care in Shefford 6.9 mi
- Dementia care in Houghton Regis 8.1 mi
- Dementia care in Lower Stondon 8.2 mi
- Dementia care in Bedford 8.2 mi
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