Franklin Avenue
Residential care home · Bedford
18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4HF
Run by Turning Point
- GoodCQC · Feb 2018
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01582 883465
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 February 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Franklin Avenue
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-253077763
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Franklin Avenue
Franklin Avenue delivers supported residential care within Turning Point’s wider health and social care network. Its registered scope covers older people, learning disabilities and sensory impairment, while the organisation also works across mental health and specialist support. The setting is intended for people who need structured care in a residential environment.
Turning Point works with commissioners, GPs and clinicians, delivering person-centred services in people’s homes, workplaces and communities. Its approach supports people to make choices and move towards new possibilities. Franklin Avenue therefore sits within a broader framework of health and social care support, linking residential provision with the organisation’s wider work in learning disability, mental health and community services.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood HouseBedford | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Taymer Nursing HomeSilsoe | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grove -2Bedford | 3.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -4Bedford | 3.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -6Bedford | 3.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Turning Point
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point - SybdenGreat Gaddesden | Good | 8.0 | |
| PemdalePotton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - Brickfields CottageBuntingford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - ParkviewWatford | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Hancox CloseLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - Marloes WalkLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - Russell TerraceLeamington Spa | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - The CedarsBedworth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - Masons RoadStratford-upon-Avon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - AvondaleSalisbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - HollygroveSalisbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Turning Point - Kent LD Residential – Lenacre AvenueDover |
What stands out
What stands out
- Part of a specialist social care network
- Person-centred support
- Links with clinicians and communities
Suits: People seeking supported residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4HF
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Questions families ask
How much does Franklin Avenue cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Franklin Avenue for its weekly fee. As a guide, Central Bedfordshire council paid on average £993 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 Franklin Avenue whether it takes residents funded by Central Bedfordshire 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.