Brookside
99 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7BS · View on map
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The inspection record
Overall
Requires improvement
Report published 18 May 2026
“Date of assessment: 31 March to 10 April 2026.”
“Brookside is a care home supporting autistic people, people with a learning disability or dementia. There were 18 people living at the service at the time of our assessment.”
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“We assessed the service against 'Right support, right care, right culture' guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.”
“We found 2 breaches of the legal regulations concerning safety and governance. We identified incidents that were potential safeguarding concerns that had not been reported. Risks relating to the environment were not always well managed. Staff had not received all training relating to the health needs of the people they were supporting. Topical medicines such as creams were not always managed safely. People’s hydration needs were not always monitored.”
“However, staff had a good understanding of people and the risks they could experience. Staff received regular supervision and told us they felt supported by leaders. Staff understood the importance of seeking consent from people. We observed staff and leaders interacted with people kindly and respectfully. A staff member said, “I enjoy my job, I like the people and I like the work.””
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Registered with CQC
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Rated Requires improvement overall
Report published 18 May 2026 by the Care Quality Commission.
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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach
Inspected 16 April 2021, not rated
Inspected 15 October 2019, rated Good
Inspected 25 April 2017, rated Good
Inspected 14 May 2015, rated Good
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Frequently asked questions
What types of care is Brookside registered for?
Brookside is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Caring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairment.
How many Rooms does Brookside have?
There are 22 Single Rooms.
What is Brookside's CQC rating?
Brookside is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 18 May 2026). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-1331903486.
How many beds does Brookside have?
Brookside is registered for 22 beds.
Who is the registered manager at Brookside?
The registered manager is Sarah Tracey Grodde.
When was Brookside last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Brookside on 18 May 2026.
Where is Brookside located?
Brookside is located in Bedford, United Kingdom.
When did Brookside register with CQC?
Brookside first registered on 7 April 2014.
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