Elstow Manor
Elstow Manor Care Home in Bedford (Wixams) provides residential care, dementia care, nursing care and respite care.
Based in the new town of Wixams, just three miles south of Bedford, Elstow Manor is a luxury care home where older people can enjoy life with like minded individuals in a welcoming, supportive community of care.
Our 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.
Luxury Living
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.
Our Community
At Elstow Manor, we have the perfect location, facilities and people to ensure you can live your life to its fullest potential.
Our Team
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.
News from Elstow Manor
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.
High Sheriff opens innovative memory suite at Elstow Manor
Elstow Manor Care Home in Wixams has opened an innovative new 'memory suite' dedicated to supporting residents living with dementia with help from the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire.
High Sheriff Bav Shah cut the ribbon at the new space at Elstow Manor near Bedford, which offers 23 beds and is dedicated to a holistic approach to dementia care that honours each person's individuality.
Written with love: Elstow Manor residents open their hearts
A group of nonagenarians at Elstow Manor Care Home have offered their words of advice to young couples embarking on their lives together.
As love remains in the air for Valentine’s month the four Elstow Manor Care Home residents decided to get together and talk about love.
Burns Night piper hits the high notes at Elstow Manor
The traditional sounds of the bagpipes delighted residents at Elstow Manor when they celebrated Burns Night.
Special guest and President of Bedford Pipers Richard Galley entertained residents, family friends and the team with his magnificent playing. Richard is hugely skilled and has also served as the band's Quartermaster and Pipe Sergeant.
Music stirs up precious memories for Elstow resident Graham
Delighted residents at Elstow Manor Care Home were thrilled to invite community band, the Flitwick Flukes, to their home to play a whole host of classical songs.
The ‘Brew Monday’ event was extra special for Elstow Manor resident Graham Edginton, aged 96, who was reminded about the day he watched the famous George Formby live on stage.
Local dance group gets Elstow residents moving at well-being event
Elstow Manor kicked off the New Year as they mean t go on, with a well-being event designed to boost residents’ happiness and health.
Their first-ever ‘Fruit and Health’ afternoon provided a delicious treat as residents tucked into fruit-based refreshments, including smoothies and snack platters.
Indrani Weaves Perfect Tapestry at Elstow Manor
Creative nonagenarian Indrani has captured the imagination of everyone at Elstow Manor Care Home with her wonderful tapestry designs.
Sunshine Smiles For Adventurous Elstow Manor Residents
Sunshine and smiles were in abundance when Elstow Manor residents took a trip to a local garden centre.
Join us for Care Home Open Week at Elstow Manor!
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?
Bags Of Thanks To The Elstow Nursing Team
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.
Birthday Bonanza At Elstow Manor For Mother’s Day
Grandmother Joan was happy to share her 92nd birthday celebrations with other family members giving everyone a chance to make a birthday wish.
101-Year-Old ‘Naura’ Credits Kindness And Humour For Long Life
How do you live to see 101? Birthday girl Naura has some wise words.
Duncan Celebrates His 80th Birthday With Friends And Family
Family man Duncan Livsay celebrated his 80th birthday in the grand company of his family and lots of big happy cheers.
Magnificent birds of prey impress residents at Elstow Manor
Hawks, owls and eagles were just some of the amazing birds that Elstow Manor residents visited up close during a recent day trip.
Elstow Manor open day brings community inside
Visitors enjoyed a taste of life at Elstow Manor as the team threw open the home’s doors for a special open day.
Jobs Boost for Bedford as New Luxury Care Home Set To Open
Bedford is set for a jobs boost with the creation of up to 50 jobs at Elstow Manor.
Elstow Manor Residents Get Active At New Sporty Sessions
Fun-packed sports sessions have got residents at Elstow Manor moving as they start 2022 as they mean to go on.
Elstow Entertainers Bring The House Down
Two show-stopping performances have kept the residents at Elstow Manor entertained this Spring.
Young Voices Ring Out At Elstow Manor
This April, there was a special treat for residents at Elstow Manor when a talented primary school choir delivered a fabulous performance.
Elstow Residents Launch Space Day Mission!
Space Day was out of this world for residents at Elstow Manor as they took a trip into the far reaches of the galaxy.
Elstow Residents Put Pets In The Picture
Adorable animals have been captured in their best light by residents at Elstow Manor during a pet photography masterclass.
Elstow Launches ‘More Tea, Vicar?’ Meet Up
A new monthly meet-up with Elstow Abbey’s Reverend Father Paul Messam is helping residents connect with their faith community.
Elstow Birthday Buffet Wows Shirley And Her Loved Ones
Birthday girl Shirley celebrated in style with her family this July as Elstow’s kitchen team served up a glorious buffet.
Mister Serenade Gig Marks Elstow Manor’s First Birthday
Elstow Manor hosted a musical celebration as residents and colleagues gathered for the Care Home’s first birthday party.
Poppy Brings Joy To Elstow Residents
Residents at Elstow Manor spent the summer becoming firm friends with their favourite regular visitor – an adorable chihuahua called Poppy.
Cute chip steals the show at Elstow Manor
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.
Full house at Elstow Manor for festive concert
The festive sounds of Wixam’s Retirement Village (WRV) Choir got everyone in the mood for Christmas at Elstow Manor.
Memories and model railways at Elstow Manor
Elstow Manor residents were thrilled when a miniature model railway was set up in their home for the day.
Curious Elstow Manor residents step back in time
A taste of local social history thrilled a group of Elstow Manor residents when they visited The Higgins Bedford.
Generous Elstow residents raise £265 for cancer charity
A fundraising tea party and raffle at Elstow Manor has raised hundreds of pounds for charity Breast Cancer Now.
Elstow resident Audrey celebrates 69 years of marriage
Delighted Elstow Manor resident Audrey Keeling and husband Gower were the centre of attention when they marked their 69th wedding anniversary.
Elstow residents get serious about twitching
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.
Everyone’s in perfect harmony at Elstow Manor
The beautiful sounds of Wixam’s Retirement Village (WRV) Choir rang through the corridors of Elstow Manor last week.
Elstow residents find their creative mojo
Inspired residents at Elstow Manor Care Home have enjoyed showing off their original pieces of art thanks to a creative workshop.
Luton Town FC fan Peter’s birthday wish comes true
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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Poppy’s picture-perfect moment at Elstow
Cute Poppy the chihuahua will certainly not be forgotten at Elstow Manor now that her picture hangs proudly at the home.
Love is in the air all year-round at Elstow
It’s always good to talk and at Elstow Manor Care Home the positive health benefits are being celebrated.
