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Franklin Avenue is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is operated by Turning Point.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue in February 2022 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.
Franklin Avenue is located in Bedford, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HF |
| Phone | 01582 883465 |
| Website | www.turning-point.co.uk |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 2 February 2022 |
| Provider | Turning Point |
Is Franklin Avenue registered with the CQC?
Yes. Franklin Avenue 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/1-253077763
What type of care does Franklin Avenue provide?
Franklin Avenue provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Franklin Avenue?
You can contact Franklin Avenue by phone on 01582 883465, or visit them at 18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HF.
What is Franklin Avenue's CQC rating?
Franklin Avenue 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/1-253077763
What are Franklin Avenue's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Franklin Avenue's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
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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