Elstow Manor
Elstow Manor Care Home in Bedford (Wixams) provides residential care, dementia care, nursing care and respite care to older people from Bedford and across Bedfordshire.
Based in the new town of Wixams, just three miles south of Bedford, Elstow Manor is a luxury retirement home with a heart, where older people can enjoy life with like minded individuals in a welcoming, supportive community of care.
Whether you are looking for a compassionate retirement home for yourself or seeking the ideal place where your loved one can feel happy, care at Elstow Manor is an unrivalled choice. Explore the types of care available at our Bedford care home.
As you enter our stunning Bedford care home, you'll be welcomed with a warm smile and offered a seat in the bright and spacious Brannigan's Bistro, where you can enjoy a delicious slice of homemade cake, or a chilled glass of wine with new friends from our well stocked bar. Open to residents, friends, families and visitors, you will immediately feel at home.
At Elstow Manor, we have the perfect location, facilities and people to ensure you can live your life to its fullest potential.
When we look for new team members to join our Elstow Manor Care Home, it's so important to us that we find like-minded individuals who share our values. This ensures that each team member in our luxury care homes is passionate about our vision and values and dedicated to ensuring we provide the best possible care.
Elstow Manor is a lively and vibrant community, with events and activities taking place every day. Explore the latest news & events taking place at our award-winning Bedfordshire care home.
Creative nonagenarian Indrani has captured the imagination of everyone at Elstow Manor Care Home with her wonderful tapestry designs.
Sunshine and smiles were in abundance when Elstow Manor residents took a trip to a local garden centre.
This Care Home Open Week we will be hosting a week of complimentary activities and events at Elstow Manor - all welcome! Why not bring a friend?
Everyone likes to feel appreciated and during Nurses’ Day staff and residents at Elstow Manor couldn’t wait to say a big ‘thank you’ to their dedicated nursing team.
Grandmother Joan was happy to share her 92nd birthday celebrations with other family members giving everyone a chance to make a birthday wish.
How do you live to see 101? Birthday girl Naura has some wise words.
Family man Duncan Livsay celebrated his 80th birthday in the grand company of his family and lots of big happy cheers.
Hawks, owls and eagles were just some of the amazing birds that Elstow Manor residents visited up close during a recent day trip.
Visitors enjoyed a taste of life at Elstow Manor as the team threw open the home’s doors for a special open day.
When a collection of weird and wonderful creatures popped by to visit Elstow Manor, residents were enthralled – but it was adorable pet pooch Chip who won people’s hearts.
The festive sounds of Wixam’s Retirement Village (WRV) Choir got everyone in the mood for Christmas at Elstow Manor.
Elstow Manor residents were thrilled when a miniature model railway was set up in their home for the day.
A taste of local social history thrilled a group of Elstow Manor residents when they visited The Higgins Bedford.
A fundraising tea party and raffle at Elstow Manor has raised hundreds of pounds for charity Breast Cancer Now.
Delighted Elstow Manor resident Audrey Keeling and husband Gower were the centre of attention when they marked their 69th wedding anniversary.
All the hard work putting out food reserves for local birds has paid off for birdwatchers at Elstow Manor – as now their garden is rich with wildlife for the summer.
The beautiful sounds of Wixam’s Retirement Village (WRV) Choir rang through the corridors of Elstow Manor last week.
Inspired residents at Elstow Manor Care Home have enjoyed showing off their original pieces of art thanks to a creative workshop.
Football-mad Peter Vass of Elstow Manor Care Home couldn’t believe his luck when his beloved football club ‘The Hatters’ made it to promotion into the premiership.
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Cute Poppy the chihuahua will certainly not be forgotten at Elstow Manor now that her picture hangs proudly at the home.
It’s always good to talk and at Elstow Manor Care Home the positive health benefits are being celebrated.
Fun-packed sports sessions have got residents at Elstow Manor moving as they start 2022 as they mean to go on.
Two show-stopping performances have kept the residents at Elstow Manor entertained this Spring.
This April, there was a special treat for residents at Elstow Manor when a talented primary school choir delivered a fabulous performance.
Space Day was out of this world for residents at Elstow Manor as they took a trip into the far reaches of the galaxy.
Adorable animals have been captured in their best light by residents at Elstow Manor during a pet photography masterclass.
A new monthly meet-up with Elstow Abbey’s Reverend Father Paul Messam is helping residents connect with their faith community.
Birthday girl Shirley celebrated in style with her family this July as Elstow’s kitchen team served up a glorious buffet.
Elstow Manor hosted a musical celebration as residents and colleagues gathered for the Care Home’s first birthday party.
Residents at Elstow Manor spent the summer becoming firm friends with their favourite regular visitor – an adorable chihuahua called Poppy.
Bedford is set for a jobs boost with the creation of up to 50 jobs at Elstow Manor.