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Elcombe House 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, Elcombe House 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 March 2022, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Elcombe House 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.
Elcombe House is located in Bedford, within the Bedford local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 61 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TR |
| Phone | 01234 266010 |
| Website | www.standrewscarehomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 1 March 2022 |
| Provider | St Andrews Care Homes Ltd |
Is Elcombe House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Elcombe House 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/1-119207152
What type of care does Elcombe House provide?
Elcombe House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Elcombe House?
You can contact Elcombe House by phone on 01234 266010, or visit them at 61 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2TR.
What is Elcombe House's CQC rating?
Elcombe House 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/1-119207152
What are Elcombe House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Elcombe House'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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