Wixams Retirement Village

Wixams Retirement Village is a home care agency based in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It Located just three miles from Bedford Town Centre, Wixams Village provides community living for over 55s in a beautiful parkland setting. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia and younger adults. Its website lists hourly visits. It is part of ExtraCare, which has 6 branches in England. The agency has been registered since June 2019.

At its latest inspection, published January 2021, the CQC rated Wixams Retirement Village Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Wixams Retirement Village has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Bedford. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

On how it works, the agency says: free assessment, happy with pets and 18 years operating. Details like these come from the agency's own website and change, so confirm them when you call.

There are 73 registered home care agencies in Bedford. Others working the same area include KS Care, Bloom & Care Limited and Right at Home Bedford. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.