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Francis House

10 Gibbons Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DQ · View on map

Residential CareLearning disabilitiesMental HealthPhysical disabilities
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding

The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe GoodEffective Good carried forwardCaring GoodResponsive GoodWell-led Good carried forward

Report published 26 February 2024

Beds
7
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2012
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Overview

Francis House is a residential care home located in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DQ. It serves individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and physical disabilities.

The home provides Residential Care services. It is registered to support residents with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and physical disabilities.

Key facts

The inspection record

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

Overall

Good

Report published 26 February 2024

SafeGood
EffectiveGood carried forward
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-ledGood carried forward

“Francis House provides care and support to up to 7 people living in a residential care home. The home supports people living with mental health support needs, autistic people, people living with a learning disability and people living with physical disabilities. We carried out our on-site assessment on 9 January 2024, and our off-site assessment activity started on 9 January 2024 and ended on 24 January 2024. At the time of our assessment, 1 person was being supported with personal care. We looked at 5 quality statements: Safeguarding, Involving people to manage risks, Safe and effective staffing, Independence, choice and control and Equity in experiences and outcomes.”

“An assessment has been undertaken of a specialist service that is registered for use by autistic people or people with a learning disability. At the time of the assessment, the service was not used by anyone in receipt of regulated activity living with a learning disability or autism. However, we assessed the care provision under Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture, as it is registered as a specialist service for this population group.”

The Care Quality Commission · Read the CQC report
REPORT PUBLISHED 26 FEBRUARY 2024 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-377092450 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

14 Feb 2012

Registered with CQC

Francis House entered the official register.

26 February 2024

Rated Good overall

Report published 26 February 2024 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 28 August 2020, not rated

Inspected 20 February 2018, rated Good

Inspected 4 December 2015, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered14 February 2012
Registered managerMrs Brenda Queeley
Council areaBedford
Integrated care boardNHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Client groupYounger Adults

Location

10 Gibbons Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DQOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Francis House registered for?

Francis House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Residential Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities, Mental Health and Physical disabilities.

How many Rooms does Francis House have?

There are 7 Single Rooms.

What is Francis House's CQC rating?

Francis House is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 26 February 2024). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-377092450.

How many beds does Francis House have?

Francis House is registered for 7 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Francis House?

The registered manager is Mrs Brenda Queeley.

When was Francis House last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Francis House on 26 February 2024.

Where is Francis House located?

Francis House is located in Bedford, United Kingdom.

When did Francis House register with CQC?

Francis House first registered on 14 February 2012.

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