Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Woodlands, Off Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LW
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  • Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre, Bedford
Manton Heights Care Home is nestled in a popular residential area of Bedford.

The home is purpose-built and offers bespoke, person-centred care for individuals with Residential Dementia needs
Manton Heights is centrally located with easy access to a wide number of recreational facilities and amenities, including a good range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, all of which are within a 5-mile radius.

If you like sports, nearby is the Bedford Blues Rugby Club, Bedford Athletics Stadium and Bedford and Country Golf Club - all within a 3-mile radius.

There is a local theatre, a cinema, garden centres, and right on the door step is Bedford Park, which is just 5 minutes away in the car.

There are also good local transport links including taxis and buses, and the train station is less than two miles away!

Manton Heights Care Centre is very proud of it's strong community links and regular involvement with local community groups, charities, schools and nurseries, churches and businesses.

The team offers a home from home experience which is tailored to each residents’ personal needs and preferences.

The facilities have been designed to a high standard using modern equipment and technologies to support daily living. The accommodation and living areas are set over two floors, and the living areas and bedrooms are decorated to a high standard using quality bespoke furniture and soft furnishings.

Care Provided by Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 91 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vera Moreira (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (79)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2023
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,375
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,475
  • *All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Manton Heights Care Centre.
    Maulden Unit will be from £1425 per week based on the pre-admission assessment conducted by a member of the team.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Manton Heights Care Centre and ABI Unit welcome visitors. Please contact the home directly for the latest visiting arrangement.


  • Parking
  • Car parking is available


Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre Reviews (121)

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Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.663) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre has 121 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Manton Heights for nine months. I have visited mostly three times a week. I have been very impressed by the care given to my mum. The staff have all been wonderful and to the later stages of my mother's life have treated her with such kindness and dignity. She was always clean
and well dressed. Her room was comfortable and clean. I was very pleased that I choose Manton Heights as the care home for mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been at Manton Heights for over a year now, and I wanted to commend the manager and his wonderful team. Most notably the new unit manager and has always been there for any queries in these recent stressful months with Covid-19, as has the manager who makes the time to pick up the phone and
deal with any queries. All the team go above and beyond in their roles, and there is a genuine feeling of care and respect for all residents and staff alike. Almost every day, I had a lovely call or voice message from the lady who heads reception, to let me know Mum was doing well that day. Three ladies, in particular, are always there to help Mum through any difficult times, and call me to help calm Mum on the odd occasion she is feeling distressed or confused. To have had no cases of Covid-19 in the home throughout this time has been a major achievement, and I am sure all the families of the residents can't thank you all enough!

Reply from Jasmeet Rai, Associate Director at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we'll be sure to share it with our team as we know how much it will mean to them that their support has helped both your mum and yourself during these challenging times - we aim to support not only our residents but their families too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been at the home now for 3 years. In this time she has been cared for by the staff in a very caring and respectful way. Recently a new manager has taken over and has made a good few changes to the running of the home and I have to say they are for the better.

Reply from Jasmeet Rai, Associate Director at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is invaluable to both any potential families who are looking for a care home and to us so that we can learn and continue to strive to provide the highest quality of care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I wanted to praise a member of staff who this past weekend went above and beyond her normal duties. She professionally and enthusiastically supported my family to clean a room (carpets) so that my mum could change rooms on the return from hospital following a fall. The staff knew that Mum was due to
move to the higher dependency, but the room had not been deep cleaned. This member of staff rolled up her sleeves and helped make it happen.
I don't know if I would recommend at present, but Manton Heights is under a new manager, who seems to be making some positive changes to improve the care and facilities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, aged 52, has been treated in an overall manner by all staff involved with total compassion and dignity. We as a family wish to state that 100% care has been given. Many, many thanks to all staff and premises are excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Not what I was lead to believe - I was informed it was like a hotel. Food is disgusting - OK if you like herbs (loads of them). Even when it is OK, such as Sunday lunch, they have run out of meat. Not always an evening drink given.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic care was given in my grandmother's final months. The environment is clean and tidy.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole family would like to thank the staff at Manton Heights for the wonderful care they gave to my father over the last 11 months of his life. His mobility was becoming severely limited, due to arthritis, so he agreed that he should move to the home to be closer to me. We all noticed that he became
so much more relaxed when he settled in, which was wonderful. He always told us that the staff treated him with dignity and told his friends that he was pleased he had moved, which was obviously a comfort to us. He got to know many of the staff very well and he enjoyed their company. It was wonderful to have him living so close to me and many family members were able to visit for coffee and a chat He was very frail when he moved into the home but we enjoyed much quality time over the last months of his life. I would highly recommend the home; it has a wonderfully calm and caring environment, excellent staff, was always very clean and comfortable with good food, the laundry and maintenance services were most efficient. We could all relax in the knowledge that my father was perfectly content and being very well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If it has been possible to give the staff a score of more than excellent we would have done so. My mother was treated with dignity and respect throughout her stay in what was a very caring environment. I have no hesitation in recommending the Manton Heights Care Centre.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A well-run care home in a purpose-built building. From day one the management and staff co-operated with our family to ensure the well-being of my wife. They consulted us on her likes and dislikes and gave frequent reports on the state of health and progress. It only took her a few days to settle in
and enjoy the care given and it was only her sudden and unexpected death which ended her stay.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would even recommend myself for a place at Manton Heights if or when needed or any of my relatives or friends.
She was in Coulton and I can not fault the staff or assistants day or night or the administration and office staff, wonderful caring people.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had the hardest few months of my life.... my dad has Alzheimer’s diagnosed in 2013, last year he was unable to continue living independently so he moved in with me. I could not cope and was at my wit's end. I felt ashamed and useless. I had no choice but to look for residential care.
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the Manager and he was so supportive, I’m not ashamed to say I cried all over him. He assessed my Dad, he was wonderful with him. The manager left and my Dad said 'well he was nice'!! He has not said that about anyone for ages.
He moved to Manton Heights and I cannot describe how much support we have received, the staff are amazing with him. He’s like a different person when he’s there. I’m not sure how they do it but they do thank you to each and every one. I know our family is extremely lucky to have your support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend the facility and staff at Manton Heights enough.
The care, respect and dignity they provide ae top quality, without exception, they are always happy to talk to family and friends about anything. Very supportive at what was a very difficult time to the family. My only request would
be for more activities for those who are still wanting to be active, gardening, walking, card games, craft, sewing, painting, bowling and swimming.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father is in Manton Heights. His care is excellent, he is always treated with respect and dignity.
His room is comfortable and well appointed and all the staff are caring, thoughtful and considerate.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The service is always first class. I am reassured that my mother is cared for in the way I would want.
The staff are attentive. The rooms and building are clean I am very happy with the service.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Before Dad entered the home, we found staff to be very friendly. On entering the home, Dad was made to feel at home straight away.
Staff were on hand to assist him if he needed help. They treated him as if he had been there a long time.
He took up residence on 15th April 2019.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our mother (who has dementia) has lived at Manton Heights Care Centre for over 3 years and during the earlier part of that time, the quality of the care was variable. More recently, under a new management team, we have seen improvements in both the overall level and the consistency of care. We feel
our mother is known to the staff as a person. They have a good understanding of her needs and make adjustments as her condition progresses. They have given a lot of time to our family - supporting 2-way communication of thoughts and ideas about mum's care. It is a very open environment in terms of relatives visiting. The lounge & dining areas have been redecorated recently and are light, bright and comfortable with new furniture. A good range of activities are provided for residents. As relatives, it does take some time to appreciate the very demanding nature of the task of providing care for elderly people with dementia. Though more expensive than we would like, we deem the Manton Heights Care Centre to be doing a good job. Thank you

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandfather has been in the loving care of Manton Heights Care Home since July 2015. The care and compassion from all of the staff within the home, at all levels, has been second to none.


Grandad was cared for by the staff at the home over the last few days of his life. We were able to stay with

him all day and night at his bedside, and both the day and night staff were amazing, they treated my grandad with respect and dignity throughout and were always checking to see if we were ok and if they could get us anything. I could really see how much they all cared for my grandad, as so many of them expressed how much they were going to miss him and the memories they have shared.


Lastly, thank you to each and every member of staff at Manton Heights for your care, compassion and support throughout such a sad and difficult time for our family. We are indebted to Manton Heights for the excellent care we have received and would recommend them to anyone needing care beyond the family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having arrived in September and after not being cared for properly at another care home, my Mother has settled in very well at Manton Heights. The standard and comparisons between the two homes are very noticeable. The proactive manager and his team are very friendly, caring, helpful and approachable.
The level of care and kindness they show to all residents, not just my mother, is exceptional. Communication is excellent and regular relative meetings are held. My mother's room is bright, clean and airy. The dining area is very well laid out in restaurant style when in use and there is a lovely separate lounge, which has recently been refurbished. There are activities for those who wish to join in and an on-site hairdressing facility.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.663)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.663) out of 10 for Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.663 for Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre is calculated as follows: ( (418 Excellents x 5) + (100 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (14 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 546 Ratings = 4.663

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre is based on 46 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 91 registered maximum number of service users is 18.2, which has been reached with 46 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 May 2021

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

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

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Meet the Team (2)

Vera

Vera Moreira

Job Title: General Manager

As the General Manager of Manton Heights Care Centre, Vera brings a wealth of experience in care. With a deep-rooted passion for providing the highest standard of support, Vera is dedicated to ensuring residents receive not just care, but respect, dignity, and love.


As a Registered Nurse, Vera has spent her career committed to improving the lives of those in her care. Her expertise extends beyond traditional healthcare—she also served as a medic in the Portuguese Air Force, where she honed essential skills in discipline, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. This unique experience has shaped her leadership style, enabling her to lead with both empathy and efficiency.


For Vera, managing a care home is about more than just providing support—it’s about creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where residents feel valued and fulfilled. She takes pride in fostering a team-oriented culture, continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance well-being and the overall resident experience.


"Every day, I am inspired by the resilience and wisdom of our residents, and I am honoured to play a role in enhancing their lives with dignity and joy." –


Sian

Sian Hughes

Job Title: Lifestyle Lead

Joined: 2022

Sian Hughes, Lifestyle Lead at Manton Heights Care Centre, is dedicated to creating meaningful and engaging experiences for residents.
With seven years in care, she started as a Community Support Worker before progressing to senior roles.
Sian joined the Manton Heights family as a Senior Rehab Assistant at the ABI Unit nearly three years ago. In February 2024, Sian moved to the role as Lifestyle Lead for Manton Heights Care Centre.
She completed her D.O.V.E.S dementia training in June 2024, further enhancing her skills.
Sian loves her role, leading a supportive team to bring joy to residents’ daily lives. She values the strong family atmosphere at Manton Heights, where staff, residents, and families support one another.