Kimbolton Lodge

1 Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2NT

Kimbolton Lodge, Bedford

Located just outside the town centre and within walking distance of the stunning River Ouse embankment – Kimbolton Lodge is a 36-bed residential and nursing home for the elderly.

Many of the rooms have en-suite facilities and the home is currently upgrading their facilities by converting bathrooms into wet rooms.

Kimbolton Lodge offers a wide and fulfilling range of activities from the ever-popular bingo and quiz afternoon through to music therapy, pet therapy, arts and crafts and outings to local amenities.

Once a month, the home is visited by a local mums and toddlers group for a sing-along and dance show, crossing the generations with ages ranging from 6 months to 104 years!

The home prides itself on providing fresh and seasonal home-made food. The residents are actively involved in the menu choices, enjoying a wide selection of tasty, nutritional meals.

Each month Kimbolton Lodge celebrate an occasion through food; haggis for Burns Night, Chinese New Year, Irish stew for St Patrick's Day – the residents choose which event to celebrate and what should go on their menu.

The staff are highly skilled, with a comprehensive induction, training and development programme and are proud to offer a stable, experienced and highly motivated workforce.

The dedicated team ensures that person-centred care treats all the residents with dignity and respect – allowing to live the life they choose.

Care Provided by Kimbolton Lodge

Type of Service
Privately Owned
For a maximum of 36 Service Users

Primary Care Categories
Older Person Care
Physical Disability
Respite Care
Sensory Impairment

Care Offered
Cancer Care
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke

Other Care Provided
Convalescent Care
Independent Living Training
Own GP if required
Palliative Care

Good to Know

Owner
Kimbolton Lodge Ltd

Person in charge
Nicola Smith (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services
Bedford Borough Council ( click for contact details)

Admission Criteria
- Ages 65+

Room Information
- Single Rooms (36)

Facilities

Close to Local shops
Gardens
Lift
Near Public Transport
Own Furniture if required
Phone Point in own room
Residents Internet Access
Television point in own room
Wheelchair Access

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Review from D W (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

Lovely staff and location. Very caring. Love the Covid friendly summer house.

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Review from Millie C (Sister of Resident) published on 14 January 2021
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From the beginning of March 2020, Kimbolton Lodge put into operation a caring/safe "family bubble". All Government guidelines were followed to the letter, with the physical and mental welfare of all residents a number one priority. When allowed, a variety of links were set up to allow family-resident

communication. This includes the building of a purpose-built garden room, to allow "people to people" visits. The staff, under the leadership of the Manager, became a caring, professional team achieving an atmosphere of a secure family in spite of all the adverse challenges.

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Review from Keith C (Son of Resident) published on 4 January 2021
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I feel happy about everything and Mum is happy here.
Thanks for all your support.

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Review from Brian H (Son of Resident) published on 6 October 2020
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My mother has been in Kimbolton Lodge since late May 2019. She has been happy there, and I have been most impressed by the care that they take of her and by their good communication with me: this has been particularly important to me as I live in Scotland. The staff believe strongly that Kimbolton Lodge

is now her home and they act accordingly.

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Review from H W (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mother resides in this care home, she is most happy there. The staff are wonderful and treat the residents with complete respect. When we visit we are always welcomed and usually get a cup of drink and homemade cake! They have a wonderful lady who does crafts, games etc. with residents to stimulate

them. All in all a fantastic place to live and visit.

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Review from Sheila D (Resident) published on 9 May 2019
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My biggest complaint is length of time it takes to answer 'call bells' when I need help in the bathroom. (Not enough carers?)
Would like to say that the cleaner is excellent also the activities organiser.
Food varies.

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Review from Brenda J (Respite Resident) published on 9 May 2019
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Good care. Made to feel at home.

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Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 Nov 2019

Overall
Good

Caring
Good
Effective
Good
Responsive
Good
Safe
Good
Well-led
Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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