Bedford House

29-33, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD

07908621311

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

1 November 2018

Provider

Care Assist Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodNov 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Care Assist Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bedford House

Bedford House is a small residential care home in Kempston, on the eastern side of Bedford. It provides accommodation and support for up to nine residents, with a particular focus on younger adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairments.

The home is operated by Care Assist Limited and was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in November 2018. Its modest size means residents may benefit from a more personalised living environment compared to larger facilities.

The location on Elstow Road places the home within the local community, with access to Bedford's town centre amenities and surrounding areas. The home's specialisation in supporting younger adults with complex needs reflects its staffing and approach to care provision.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bedford House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bedford House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Bedford House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees