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Autism Care UK (Bedford) (also known as Larchwood House) is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is operated by Autism Care (Bedford) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Autism Care UK (Bedford) provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Autism Care UK (Bedford) in May 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Autism Care UK (Bedford) is located in Bedford, within the Bedford local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 16 St Andrews Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2LJ |
| Phone | 01234 349798 |
| Website | www.autismcareuk.com |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 23 May 2025 |
| Provider | Autism Care (Bedford) Limited |
| Also known as | Larchwood House |
Is Autism Care UK (Bedford) registered with the CQC?
Yes. Autism Care UK (Bedford) is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1876623496
What type of care does Autism Care UK (Bedford) provide?
Autism Care UK (Bedford) provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Autism Care UK (Bedford)?
You can contact Autism Care UK (Bedford) by phone on 01234 349798, or visit them at 16 St Andrews Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2LJ.
What is Autism Care UK (Bedford)'s CQC rating?
Autism Care UK (Bedford) has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1876623496
What are Autism Care UK (Bedford)'s CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Autism Care UK (Bedford)'s latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Bedford?
There are 125 CQC-registered care homes in Bedford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bedford.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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