74 Old Ford End
Residential care home · Bedford
Queens Park, Bedford, MK40 4LY
Run by Voyage 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01234 364022
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- 74 Old Ford End
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-129459930
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About 74 Old Ford End
A purpose-built residential home in Bedford supports six adults with learning and physical disabilities and complex needs at 74 Old Ford End. The service is registered as a care home without nursing and provides a small setting for structured residential support.
Individual care plans at the home include communication support using tools and systems tailored to each person. It sits within Voyage Care’s wider network of residential homes, supported living and community services for people with complex needs. The local service is distinguished by its size and purpose-built accommodation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry HouseBedford | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Bromham RoadBedford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParksideBedford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Francis HouseBedford | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lavanda VillaBedford | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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| 1 Sheringham AvenueLondon | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built home
- Supports six adults
- Communication-focused care plans
Suits: Adults with learning and physical disabilities
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Queens Park, Bedford, MK40 4LY
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Questions families ask
Who is 74 Old Ford End for?
It is for six adults with learning and physical disabilities and complex needs. The purpose-built home provides residential support tailored to each person’s care plan.
How is care tailored at 74 Old Ford End?
Care plans are tailored to each individual, including support with communication through a range of tools and systems.
What activities are available at 74 Old Ford End?
Residents can take part in activities suited to their interests, including trampolining, hydrotherapy and attending local colleges.
How much does 74 Old Ford End cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask 74 Old Ford End for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bedford council paid on average £1,906 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.