Learning disability care homes in Bedford

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Bedford has 39 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 24 Good and 11 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Bedford council paid on average £1,050 a week for a residential care place and £1,011 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Bedford (72)

Bedford at a glance

39on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good24
  • Requires improvement11
  • Not yet rated1
  • 71% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.3 / 10
  • Types of care77% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Bedford are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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39 learning disability care homes in Bedford

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Victoria Cottage

Run by Butacare Limited

37 St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LW
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 12 residents in Bedford, run by Butacare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Pathway House

Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited

The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2025
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 12 residents in Bedford, run by Accomplish Group Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Rutland Road Care Home

Run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited

37 Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Bedford, run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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22 De Parys Avenue

Run by Consensus Support Services Limited

22 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TW
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

22 De Parys Avenue provides residential support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The service sits within Consensus’s specialist support network, which combines residential and supported living services with referral planning tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations.

Its person-centred approach focuses on enriching lives, creating opportunities and supporting people to flourish.

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74 Old Ford End

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Queens Park, Bedford, MK40 4LY
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

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.

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Albert House

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

167 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AH
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bedford, run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Autism Care UK (Bedford)

Run by Autism Care (Bedford) Limited

16 St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LJ
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bedford, run by Autism Care (Bedford) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Avon's House

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

10 Bure Close, Bedford, MK41 7TX
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Avon's House provides specialist residential and flexible care for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The home is a five-bedded service in Bedfordshire supporting adults who require 24-hour staffing, within an organisation that also offers day care and respite support.

Really Flexible Care builds packages around changing needs, with families and relevant professionals involved where appropriate.

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Bedford House

Run by Care Assist Limited

29-33, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 9 residents in Bedford, run by Care Assist Limited. Supports learning disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Bedford Lodge

Run by Care Assist Limited

71 The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7LR
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Bedford, run by Care Assist Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Bromham House

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

58 Stagsden Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PT
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Specialist residential support at Bromham House is designed for adults with autism and mental health needs. The four-bedded home supports people with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge, using flexible care packages built around individual choices and changing needs. Support can include 24-hour staffing, day care or respite.

The service works with families, carers, social workers, local authorities and other professionals to…

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Bromham Road

Run by Psycare Limited

182 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 4BP
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Bedford, run by Psycare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Cranwell Court

Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited

The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bedford, run by Accomplish Group Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Creative Support - The Houghtons

Run by Creative Support Limited

4 Sandy Road, Bedford, MK41 9TH
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Creative Support provides not-for-profit residential care and support for people with older age, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The Houghtons is part of a wider organisation focused on independence, inclusion and wellbeing, working with residents, families and partner agencies to shape support around individual aspirations.

The provider combines accommodation with community connections, housing-related…

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Francis House

Run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited

10 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bedford, run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, younger adults and substance misuse.

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George Beal House

Run by Bedford Borough Council

Off Williamson Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HL
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

George Beal House is registered as a residential care home without nursing for people with learning disabilities and younger adults. The available local evidence does not establish a detailed service offer beyond that registration, so its clearest role is supported residential accommodation for people who need day-to-day care in a dedicated setting.

The associated public pages belong to Bedford Borough Council and concern general council services…

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Holly Tree Lodge

Run by Mentaur Limited

122 Spring Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NB
GoodCQC · Sept 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Holly Tree Lodge provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The home is part of Mentaur’s specialist care service across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, supporting people who need help with daily life while developing greater independence.

Care plans are tailored to each person, with a focus on skill development, personal control and access to local amenities and transport…

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Lavanda Villa

Run by Mentaur Limited

41 Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AT
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Lavanda Villa provides specialist residential support for adults with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and epilepsy. It is a small specialist unit within Mentaur’s adult care services, supporting people whose needs may also include mental health requirements and a need for structured help with daily life.

The wider service is designed around encouraging independence and growth through personalised residential support and day…

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Parkside

Run by Bedford Borough Council

21 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AB
GoodCQC · Oct 2024
  • Residential
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 31 residents in Bedford, run by Bedford Borough Council. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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St Georges House

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

16 St. Georges Road, Bedford, MK40 2LS
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Bedford, run by Really Flexible Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Bedford?

39 learning disability care homes in Bedford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Bedford are rated Outstanding?

Victoria Cottage, Pathway House and Rutland Road Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Bedford?

Bedford council paid on average £1,050 a week for residential care and £1,011 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,906 and £2,004. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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