Bedford Lodge

71 The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7LR

07908621311

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 August 2019

Provider

Care Assist Limited

Beds

3 beds

About Bedford Lodge

Bedford Lodge is a small three-bed residential care home located in Kempston, on the eastern outskirts of Bedford. Operated by Care Assist Limited, it provides specialist support for younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home's intimate size allows for personalised care tailored to individual needs.

It holds a Good CQC rating following its most recent inspection in August 2019. The Links is a residential area with good access to local amenities and Bedford town centre facilities. This setting may suit those seeking a smaller, more intimate care environment with support for complex needs rather than a larger institutional setting.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bedford Lodge, 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 Lodge, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Lodge'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