74 Old Ford End
Residential Care
27 January 2026
Voyage 1 Limited
6 beds
About 74 Old Ford End
74 Old Ford End is a residential care home in Bedford, supporting autistic people and people with a learning disability. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.
74 Old Ford End is a small care home supporting up to six autistic people and people with a learning disability, offering personalised support in a family-style home environment.
The CQC found the service now meets its expectations, with previous breaches around safeguarding, safe care, person-centred support and governance all resolved. Inspectors found medicines were managed safely, staffing was adequate, and people were supported to take part in community activities. Relatives described the home as excellent and welcoming, saying their family members were happy and treated with kindness.
Source: CQC assessment, 27 January 2026
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Location
Queens Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4LY
74 Old Ford End
CQC overall rating
Last inspection: 27 January 2026
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