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Francis House
10 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Francis House was rated
Rating published 26/02/2024. Read the full inspection report.
- 7 bedsRegistered capacity
- BedfordCouncil for care funding
- 01234 344729Care home's own number
- Bedfordshire Supported Housing LimitedOperator
- 14th February 2012Registered since
- Bedfordshire Supported Housing LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Francis House
Francis House is a Care Home in Bedford, offering Residential, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Physical Disability care.
Francis House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in February 2012. It is run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06961135). Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions, people with learning disabilities or autism and people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Francis House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Francis House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2024.
What types of care does Francis House provide?
Francis House provides Residential, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Francis House have?
Francis House is registered for 7 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Francis House?
Francis House is run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06961135). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Francis House registered with CQC?
Francis House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since February 2012.
Who does Francis House care for?
CQC registers Francis House to care for younger adults, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions, people with learning disabilities or autism and people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse.
Does Francis House provide nursing care?
No. Francis House is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Francis House?
Francis House is in the Bedford council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Francis House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Bedford, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.