Brookside
Residential care home · Bedford
99 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BS
Run by Bedford Borough Council
- Requires improvementCQC · May 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds22
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01234 852324
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 May 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Brookside
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-1331903486
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Brookside
Brookside provides residential accommodation, meals and personal care for people who cannot manage at home, including older people and people with disabilities. Its listed care setting supports everyday living within a residential environment.
The registered scope covers older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults. Brookside therefore suits people whose needs require accommodation alongside practical personal support, rather than those seeking a clearly defined specialist treatment programme. Accommodation, meals and personal care form the practical basis of the service for people who need a supported place to live.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Beal HouseBedford | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedford HouseBedford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| RivermeadBedford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lavanda VillaBedford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedford LodgeBedford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Bedford Borough Council
What stands out
What stands out
- Accommodation, meals and personal care
Suits: People needing accommodation and help with daily living
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
99 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BS
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Questions families ask
How much does Brookside cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Brookside for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bedford council paid on average £1,050 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Brookside whether it takes residents funded by Bedford council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.