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Southway is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is operated by Bedford Borough Council.
The home provides specialist care for 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, Southway 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 Southway in September 2022 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Southway is located in Bedford, within the Bedford local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | 290 London Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0PX |
| Phone | 01234 267737 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 1 September 2022 |
| Provider | Bedford Borough Council |
Is Southway registered with the CQC?
Yes. Southway 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/1-1332901354
What type of care does Southway provide?
Southway provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Southway?
You can contact Southway by phone on 01234 267737, or visit them at 290 London Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0PX.
What is Southway's CQC rating?
Southway has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1332901354
What are Southway's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Southway's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, 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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