The Grove -2
Residential care home · Bedford
2 The Grove, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LX
Run by MacIntyre Care
- GoodCQC · Feb 2020
- 7.4Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01525 717098
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 21 February 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Grove -2
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-119129484
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Grove -2
The Grove -2 provides residential support for people with learning disabilities in Bedford. It forms part of MacIntyre, a national charity offering learning, support and care for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism.
MacIntyre’s approach is built around helping people live lives that make sense to them, with support to choose how they live, contribute to their neighbourhood and build connections. In Bedfordshire, services are available in Bedford, Ampthill, Flitwick and surrounding areas. The wider organisation also provides supported living, outreach, lifelong learning and shared lives, although those services are not confirmed specifically at The Grove -2.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove -4Bedford | 0 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -6Bedford | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Penniston BarnMilton Keynes | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| The BungalowMilton Keynes | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Woodland HouseMilton Keynes | 0.7 miles | Inadequate | 2.6 |
Also run by MacIntyre Care
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove -4Bedford | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -6Bedford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hubbard CloseFlitwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| Saxon CloseFlitwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| 42a HaddonMilton Keynes | Good | 8.0 | |
| Daubeney GateMilton Keynes | Good | 7.4 | |
| Marley GroveMilton Keynes | Good | 8.0 | |
| Monro AvenueMilton Keynes | Good | 8.0 | |
| Station RoadSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ceely RoadAylesbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Crosby CloseSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Southview CloseLondon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- National learning disability charity
- Support shaped around chosen lives
- Local Bedfordshire community focus
Suits: People with learning disabilities seeking a supported home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2 The Grove, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LX
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Questions families ask
Who does MacIntyre support?
They provide learning, support and care for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism across England and Wales.
Which areas do they support in Bedfordshire?
They offer support for children, young people and adults in Ampthill, Bedford, Flitwick and surrounding areas.
What support do they offer in Cheshire?
In Cheshire, they offer supported living, outreach, lifelong learning and Shared Lives for adults in the Wirral and Warrington areas.
How much does The Grove -2 cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Grove -2 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.