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Victoria Cottage is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is operated by Butacare Limited.
The home provides specialist care for 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, Victoria Cottage 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 Victoria Cottage 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 Outstanding leadership.
Victoria Cottage is located in Bedford, within the Bedford local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | 37 St Andrews Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2LW |
| Phone | 01234 272757 |
| Website | www.butacare.com |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 22 March 2022 |
| Provider | Butacare Limited |
Is Victoria Cottage registered with the CQC?
Yes. Victoria Cottage 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/1-1720213779
What type of care does Victoria Cottage provide?
Victoria Cottage provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Victoria Cottage?
You can contact Victoria Cottage by phone on 01234 272757, or visit them at 37 St Andrews Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2LW.
What is Victoria Cottage's CQC rating?
Victoria Cottage 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/1-1720213779
What are Victoria Cottage's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Victoria Cottage's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, 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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