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Danecroft is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is operated by St Andrews Care Homes Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, 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, Danecroft 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.
Following an inspection in January 2022, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Danecroft as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Danecroft is located in Bedford, within the Bedford local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 3 Dane Lane, Wilstead, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3HT |
| Phone | 01234 741573 |
| Website | www.standrewscarehomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 28 January 2022 |
| Provider | St Andrews Care Homes Ltd |
Is Danecroft registered with the CQC?
Yes. Danecroft 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/1-119207168
What type of care does Danecroft provide?
Danecroft provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Danecroft?
You can contact Danecroft by phone on 01234 741573, or visit them at 3 Dane Lane, Wilstead, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3HT.
What is Danecroft's CQC rating?
Danecroft has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-119207168
What are Danecroft's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Danecroft's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
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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