Lavanda Villa

41 Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AT

01234867536

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 October 2023

Provider

Mentaur Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Lavanda Villa

Lavanda Villa is a residential care home in Bedford, providing personal care for autistic adults. Further details on the most recent CQC inspection findings appear below.

Lavanda Villa is a residential care home specialising in autism care, supporting 4 people at the time of inspection. The service provides personal care and support tailored to the needs of autistic individuals, with capacity for up to 4 residents. The home focuses on ensuring people with autism receive respect, equality, dignity, and the support needed to make choices and maintain independence within their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 November 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK42 8AT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Sensory impairment.

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 17 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 October 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 11 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Lavanda Villa'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 Lavanda Villa, 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 Lavanda Villa, 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 Lavanda Villa'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