Home care · Central Bedfordshire
Home care in Flitwick
Flitwick is covered by 40 home care agencies registered with CQC; 39 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Central Bedfordshire Council (2). CQC has rated 17 of them, and 82% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% across Central Bedfordshire and 88% across England. Outstanding: 2. We estimate typical fees here at 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 Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire): Good, on 30 June 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- 31 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Rating changes in Central Bedfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 14 of the 17 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 23 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Central Bedfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Home care in Flitwick", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 40agencies registered with CQC
- 82%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 31offer dementia support
- 7inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Flitwick | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting care, an hour | £32 | £33.50 | £33.50 |
| Live-in care, a week | £1,610 | £1,610 | £1,610 |
Flitwick home care agencies, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
OutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequateNot yet ratedMap © OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap
- All 40
- Care for adults under 65 · 37
- Elderly care · 36
- Physical disability care · 32
- Dementia care · 31
- Mental health care · 20
- Sensory impairment care · 19
- Learning disability care · 15
- Supported living · 12
- Children's care · 6
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
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
The Caring Hands
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.
Est. £30–£37/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
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
A Caring Company Limited
What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received 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
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
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
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
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
Frogmore Road
What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People's support focused on them having as many opportunities as possible to gain new skills and become more…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Das Care Limited
What inspectors found: They are registered to provide support to people with a range of care needs, including older people, younger adults, dementia, physical disabilities, people with…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Precious Homes Bedfordshire
What inspectors found: Although improvements had been made, the service was not yet able to demonstrate they were consistently meeting the underpinning principles of Right support, right…
Est. £30–£37/hr
Azelea Care Solutions Ltd
What inspectors found: People did not always have all risks assessed to ensure they were safe.
Est. £30–£37/hr
Cera Bedford
Est. £29–£36/hr
Millie-Rose Solutions LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
Deebeetom Ventures Ltd T/A New Living
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
Eaglestone Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Solid Rock Care Ltd
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
Sue Services Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
Care Support Empower
Est. £29–£36/hr
Lloyds Care Solutions Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Sun Ray Social Care Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Good Hands Healthcare Limited
Est. £29–£36/hr
Saint Aims Care And Support Ltd
Est. £29–£36/hr
3 Bromley Gardens
Est. £29–£36/hr
RITECARE HUB LTD
Est. £29–£36/hr
YENIS CARE SERVICES
Est. £29–£36/hr
GoodOaks Homecare-Bedford
Est. £29–£36/hr
We measure distance from Flitwick 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 Flitwick
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.
Flitwick in figures
18% of agencies covering Flitwick have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 19% across Central Bedfordshire. Compare Flitwick's 82% Good or Outstanding with 83% for the rated agencies among the 375 we list in Central Bedfordshire. Counting all listed agencies, not only rated ones, Flitwick (35% Good or Outstanding) is 7th out of 7 local towns, led by Shefford (46%). Central Bedfordshire has 5 Outstanding agencies in total; covering Flitwick the figure is 2. One rating goes back to June 2019: Frogmore Road. Ask what has changed since. In Flitwick, 78% of agencies support people with dementia (31 of 40); the Central Bedfordshire figure is 79%. Looking at specialisms, 32 of 40 list physical disabilities, 15 of 40 list learning disabilities and 20 of 40 list mental health conditions. CQC registered Sun Ray Social Care Limited in July 2026, the newest on this list.
Owners and groups: agencies covering Flitwick
- Central Bedfordshire Council 2 listed here
- Home Instead 1 listed here
- Bluebird Care 1 listed here
- MacIntyre Care 1 listed here
- Consensus Community Support Limited 1 listed here
- Hands In Harmony Home Care Services Limited 1 listed here
- The ExtraCare Charitable Trust 1 listed here
- Precious Homes 1 listed here
- Cera Care 1 listed here
- Deebeetom Ventures Ltd 1 listed here
- Aboutme Care Services Ltd 1 listed here
Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for agencies covering Flitwick.
Nearby towns against Flitwick
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick | – | 40 | 14 |
| Ampthill | 1.4 mi | 46 | 19 |
| Marston Moretaine | 4.6 mi | 116 | 48 |
| Cranfield | 6.5 mi | 138 | 61 |
| Houghton Regis | 6.7 mi | 101 | 39 |
| Shefford | 7.4 mi | 54 | 25 |
Each count is agencies whose office is within 7 miles; many serve more than one town.
How much home care costs in Flitwick
| 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.
Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council help
Central Bedfordshire
A care needs assessment from Central Bedfordshire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
Asking Central Bedfordshire for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work
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Free care cost report for Flitwick
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about home care in Flitwick
How many home care agencies cover Flitwick?
According to the CQC register for Oct 2026, 40 home care agencies have an office within 7 miles of Flitwick. Well-rated choices include Home Instead Bedford, Bluebird care (Central Bedfordshire) and The Caring Hands.
Are home care agencies in Flitwick well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 14 (82%) of the 17 rated, 2 of them Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 23 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Flitwick?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Central Bedfordshire council with the cost of home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Central Bedfordshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Central Bedfordshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Flitwick?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 7 of the 40 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 10 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Flitwick for home care agencies?
Counting home care agencies: Flitwick 40 (14 Good or Outstanding); Ampthill (1.4 miles): 46, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Marston Moretaine (4.6 miles): 116, 48 rated Good or Outstanding; Cranfield (6.5 miles): 138, 61 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Home care near Flitwick
- Home care in Ampthill 1.4 mi
- Home care in Marston Moretaine 4.6 mi
- Home care in Cranfield 6.5 mi
- Home care in Houghton Regis 6.7 mi
- Home care in Shefford 7.4 mi
- Home care in Kempston 7.7 mi
- Home care in Luton 8.1 mi
- Home care in Lower Stondon 8.3 mi
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- How to pay for care in Central Bedfordshire
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- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
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