Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Home care in Ampthill
Ampthill is covered by 46 home care agencies registered with CQC; 45 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Central Bedfordshire Council (2). 90% of the 21 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% across Central Bedfordshire and 88% across England. Outstanding: 4. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 5 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 8 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Your TL Homecare: Good, on 6 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 35 have it on their CQC registration.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Central Bedfordshire, updated every day.
- Central Bedfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 19 of the 21 rated agencies, 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 25 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Home care in Ampthill", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 46agencies on the CQC register
- 90%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 35list dementia as a specialism
- 9with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Ampthill | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £32 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Ampthill home care agencies, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- 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
Home Instead Bedford
What inspectors found: People spoke positively about the service, and assessors found staff regularly provided care beyond planned arrangements.
Est. £34–£42/hr
Creative Support - Bedford Services
What inspectors found: The provider had an exceptional understanding of the diverse health and care needs of people and ensured staff were equipped with the appropriate skills…
Est. £32–£39/hr
Bloom & Care Limited
What inspectors found: People spoke positively about the service without exception, and relatives said they were extremely happy with the care and support given.
Est. £32–£39/hr
MacIntyre Ampthill Support
What inspectors found: At our last inspection the service was in breach of 2 regulations of the Health and Social Care Act (2014) in relation to people’s…
Est. £30–£37/hr
The Caring Hands
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire)
What inspectors found: At the time of this assessment, 59 people were receiving support with personal care.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Lima Homecare LTD
What inspectors found: At the time of this assessment, 135 people were receiving support with personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
A Caring Company Limited
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Your TL Homecare
What inspectors found: At the time of this assessment, 43 people were receiving support with personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care is Central - Independent Living Services
What inspectors found: Right Support: People and their relatives provided positive comments about the care and support which they received.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Valley House
What inspectors found: People received support which was exceptionally kind and caring by a staff team who went above and beyond to give them the best quality…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Hands In Harmony Home Care Services Limited
What inspectors found: We received exceptional feedback about the service.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Kitec Supported Living
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Francis House Home Care
What inspectors found: Relatives told us communication with the office was not always good.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Walkers Close
What inspectors found: People supported may be autistic or living with a learning disability.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Line Of Sight Care Limited
What inspectors found: Staff knew how to report any concerns about people's safety or welfare.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Wixams Retirement Village
What inspectors found: The carers are kind and thoughtful." People were protected from abuse and avoidable harm and risks were managed safely.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Reablement - Urgent Homecare and Falls Response Service
What inspectors found: The manager had made the required improvements to the quality of people's care plans and risk assessments.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Care Forum (MK)
What inspectors found: Relatives praised staff for their kindness, compassion and understanding, and said carers went the extra mile for young people and their families.
Est. £32–£39/hr
Right at Home Bedford
What inspectors found: We visited the registered office on 13, 20 and 24 September 2024.
Est. £30–£37/hr
KS Care
What inspectors found: The management team's governance systems were not always effective in monitoring the service or identifying where improvements could be made.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Cera Bedford
Est. £29–£36/hr
Millie-Rose Solutions LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
M&C Home Support Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Dynasty Care 247 Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Immerse Care - Main Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Saving Hands Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Dezionite - Main Office
Est. £29–£36/hr
Solid Rock Care Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Eaglestone Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Aboutme Care Services Ltd (Bedford)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Preeminent Healthcare Services Ltd (Bedford)
Est. £29–£36/hr
Cindy Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Deebeetom Ventures Ltd T/A New Living
Est. £29–£36/hr
Sun Ray Social Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
GoodOaks Homecare-Bedford
Est. £29–£36/hr
Lakesyde Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Brooks Health and Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Brighter Stays Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Helping Hands Bedford
Est. £28–£34/hr
AI Case Management
Est. £29–£36/hr
JOINING HANDS HEALTHCARE
Est. £29–£36/hr
Bedford Scheme
Est. £29–£36/hr
Jacket Healthcare
Est. £29–£36/hr
Etavele Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Cordial Support Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from Ampthill centre to the agency's office; care happens at your home, so confirm the agency covers your road.
24-hour, overnight and live-in care in Ampthill
Round-the-clock care at home is arranged in one of two ways: live-in care, where one carer lives in and has a daily break and a proper night's sleep, or daytime visits plus waking nights, where a second carer stays awake all night. Typical prices: Live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. CQC does not record which agencies provide it, so ask each one.
How Ampthill measures up
Most recent to register: Jacket Healthcare (September 2026). By specialism, 41 of 46 list physical disabilities, 20 of 46 list learning disabilities and 25 of 46 list mental health conditions. The share registered for dementia is 76% in Ampthill (35 of 46) and 79% across Central Bedfordshire. Oldest rating on the list: Care Forum (MK), October 2019. Outstanding ratings: 4 covering Ampthill, 5 across Central Bedfordshire. Shefford has the highest share of listed agencies rated Good or Outstanding nearby (46%); Ampthill, at 41%, is 4th of the 7 towns compared. 90% of rated agencies covering Ampthill are Good or Outstanding, compared with 83% of those rated among the 375 we list across Central Bedfordshire. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 20% covering Ampthill, 19% across Central Bedfordshire.
Which groups run agencies covering Ampthill
- Central Bedfordshire Council 2 here
- Home Instead 1 here
- Creative Support Limited 1 here
- MacIntyre Care 1 here
- Bluebird Care 1 here
- Consensus Community Support Limited 1 here
- Hands In Harmony Home Care Services Limited 1 here
- Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited 1 here
- The ExtraCare Charitable Trust 1 here
- Cera Care 1 here
- Aboutme Care Services Ltd 1 here
- Deebeetom Ventures Ltd 1 here
- Brighter Stays Limited 1 here
- Midshires Care Limited 1 here
- Joining Hands Limited 1 here
Latest CQC ratings
Ratings CQC published most recently, for agencies covering Ampthill.
Ampthill compared with nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | – | 46 | 19 |
| Flitwick | 1.4 mi | 40 | 14 |
| Marston Moretaine | 3.6 mi | 116 | 48 |
| Cranfield | 5.8 mi | 138 | 61 |
| Kempston | 6.3 mi | 82 | 37 |
| Shefford | 6.9 mi | 54 | 25 |
Agencies with an office within 7 miles of each town. Many cover several towns.
How much home care costs in Ampthill
| Visiting care | around £32–£34 an hour |
|---|---|
| Live-in care | around £1,540–£1,610 a week |
What the council pays (Central Bedfordshire Council): £27.89 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,007.90 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,061.41 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.
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What families want to know about home care in Ampthill
How many home care agencies cover Ampthill?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 46 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Ampthill. Highly rated options include Home Instead Bedford, Creative Support - Bedford Services and Bloom & Care Limited.
Are home care agencies in Ampthill well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 19 (90%) of the 21 rated, including 4 Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good. 25 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does home care cost in Ampthill?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Central Bedfordshire council with the cost of home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Central Bedfordshire council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Central Bedfordshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Ampthill?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 9 of the 46 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 12 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Ampthill for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Ampthill 46 (19 Good or Outstanding); Flitwick (1.4 miles): 40, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Marston Moretaine (3.6 miles): 116, 48 rated Good or Outstanding; Cranfield (5.8 miles): 138, 61 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: home care around Ampthill
- Home care in Flitwick 1.4 mi
- Home care in Marston Moretaine 3.6 mi
- Home care in Cranfield 5.8 mi
- Home care in Kempston 6.3 mi
- Home care in Shefford 6.9 mi
- Home care in Houghton Regis 8.1 mi
- Home care in Lower Stondon 8.2 mi
- Home care in Bedford 8.2 mi
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- How to pay for care in Central Bedfordshire
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- Home care costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Central Bedfordshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.