The Crown
Residential care home · Bedford
Britannia Road, Bedford, MK42 9ET
Run by Alex Davis (Bedford) Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
- 4.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01234 347400
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeInadequate
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Crown
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-4254725047
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Crown
The Crown provides person-centred residential support for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in Bedford. The small home is intended for people who may have complex or higher support needs, with 24-hour assistance available in a setting designed around individual choice.
The home is fully wheelchair accessible and aims to help each person live the life they choose, with support focused on everyday independence and personal goals. The Crown is a small, homely and fully wheelchair accessible residential home for adults who need consistent support with daily living.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Road Care HomeBedford | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Francis HouseBedford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParksideBedford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterloo House Care Home LimitedBedford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lillibet LodgeBedford | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small residential home
- Fully wheelchair accessible
- Supports complex needs
Suits: Adults with autism or learning disabilities needing 24-hour support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Britannia Road, Bedford, MK42 9ET
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Questions families ask
Who does The Crown support?
The Crown supports adults with learning disabilities and or autism, including people who may have complex or higher support needs.
Is The Crown wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Crown is a fully wheelchair accessible residential home in Bedford with 24-hour support.
How much does The Crown cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Crown 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.