Harrow Council - Bedford House

4 James Bedford Close, Pinner, London, HA5 3TD

02088665696

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 December 2018

Provider

Harrow Council

Beds

20 beds

About Harrow Council - Bedford House

Bedford House is a residential care home in Harrow, run by Harrow Council, providing accommodation and support for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Harrow Council - Bedford House provides accommodation for a maximum of 20 people with learning and physical disabilities across two units. The Bedford unit comprises 11 bedrooms and supports people with learning and physical disabilities, while the Roxborough unit has 8 bedrooms and caters to people with autism. The Roxborough unit was recently renovated from a respite care facility to provide specialist autism support.

Relatives reported that these changes had been implemented well and residents had settled positively into the new arrangements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 January 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HA5 3TD

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 4 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 December 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Harrow Council - Bedford House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Harrow Council - 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 Harrow Council - 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 Harrow Council - 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