Care is Central - Independent Living Services
Home care agency in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Care is Central Residential
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is a home care agency based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes. It focuses on dementia and supports older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health needs, people with sensory impairment and people with learning disabilities. According to its website, the agency offers information to families who are planning ahead, need support now or are helping a relative, including guidance on funding and the different types of care available.
The Care Quality Commission rates the agency Good overall, with Good ratings for the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led key questions, in a report published in 2023.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 April 2023 · Last inspected 24 April 2023
Inspectors rated this specialist extra care housing service good and found that people and their relatives spoke positively about their care. Staff were described as kind, were said to support people to make their own choices and maintain their independence, and had completed induction and mandatory training. Inspectors also noted that the provider reviews its quality systems and that the registered manager is approachable.
- People and relatives gave positive feedback about the care and support they received
- Staff were described as putting people at the centre of their care and supporting independence and choice
- Induction and mandatory training were in place, and staffing levels were judged adequate for people's needs
- A quality assurance system identifies shortfalls, and staff said they feel supported and motivated
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Care is Central - Independent Living Services will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 7.2 miles away. The local GP practice is GREENSAND SURGERY (AMPTHILL), 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Care is Central Residential
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is one of 3 services run by Care is Central Residential on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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