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Creative Support – The Houghtons

4 Sandy Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TH · View on map

Residential CareLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
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The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe GoodEffective GoodCaring GoodResponsive GoodWell-led Good

Report published 24 April 2025

Beds
6
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2019
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Key facts

Beds6

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Report published 24 April 2025

SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-ledGood

“About the service: Creative Support – The Houghtons is a care home registered to support up to 6 people with physical and learning disabilities. The accommodation is provided in a one-level, bungalow style premises which provided easy access for people using wheelchairs.”

“At the time of our assessment there were 6 people using the service.”

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“As part of our assessment methodology for people with a learning disability and autistic people, we assess if services are meeting the Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture (RSRCRC) statutory guidance. This includes:”

“Right support: Model of care and setting maximises people's choice, control, and independence.”

“Right care: Care is person-centred and promotes people's dignity, privacy, and human rights.”

“Right culture: Ethos, values, attitudes and behaviours of leaders and care staff ensure people using services lead confident, inclusive, and empowered lives.”

“We looked at 19 priority quality statements and our overall rating has changed from Requires Improvement to Good.”

“The provider was able to demonstrate how they were meeting all of the underpinning principles of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture. Right Support.”

“The service was able to demonstrate how they were meeting the underpinning principles of RSRCRC. We found that people experienced positive outcomes because staff understood their needs and worked collaboratively with other organisations. This ensured people received care and support in line with their preferences. There were effective processes in place to ensure there was equality and inclusion across the workforce. We found strong leadership which put people first and staff were proud to work for the service and felt valued for their work.”

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REPORT PUBLISHED 24 APRIL 2025 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-6804740849 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

30 Apr 2019

Registered with CQC

Creative Support – The Houghtons entered the official register.

24 April 2025

Rated Good overall

Report published 24 April 2025 by the Care Quality Commission.

19 October 2026

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 16 October 2019, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 12 October 2018, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 25 January 2016, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered30 April 2019
Registered managerMiss Denise Elizabeth Protty
Council areaBedford
Integrated care boardNHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults, Younger Adults

Location

4 Sandy Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9THOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Creative Support – The Houghtons registered for?

Creative Support – The Houghtons is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairment.

How many Rooms does Creative Support – The Houghtons have?

There are 6 Single Rooms.

What is Creative Support – The Houghtons's CQC rating?

Creative Support – The Houghtons is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 24 April 2025). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-6804740849.

How many beds does Creative Support – The Houghtons have?

Creative Support – The Houghtons is registered for 6 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Creative Support – The Houghtons?

The registered manager is Miss Denise Elizabeth Protty.

When was Creative Support – The Houghtons last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Creative Support – The Houghtons on 24 April 2025.

Where is Creative Support – The Houghtons located?

Creative Support – The Houghtons is located in Bedford, United Kingdom.

When did Creative Support – The Houghtons register with CQC?

Creative Support – The Houghtons first registered on 30 April 2019.

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