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Creative Support - The Houghtons is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is operated by Creative Support Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Creative Support - The Houghtons 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 Creative Support - The Houghtons in April 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.
Creative Support - The Houghtons is located in Bedford, within the Bedford local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 4 Sandy Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TH |
| Phone | 01234 351248 |
| Website | www.creativesupport.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 24 April 2025 |
| Provider | Creative Support Limited |
Is Creative Support - The Houghtons registered with the CQC?
Yes. Creative Support - The Houghtons 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/1-6804740849
What type of care does Creative Support - The Houghtons provide?
Creative Support - The Houghtons provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Creative Support - The Houghtons?
You can contact Creative Support - The Houghtons by phone on 01234 351248, or visit them at 4 Sandy Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TH.
What is Creative Support - The Houghtons's CQC rating?
Creative Support - The Houghtons 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/1-6804740849
What are Creative Support - The Houghtons's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Creative Support - The Houghtons's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, 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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