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Franklin Avenue
18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4HF — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Franklin Avenue was rated
Rating published 03/02/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- Central BedfordshireCouncil for care funding
- 01582 883465Care home's own number
- Turning PointOperator
- 14th August 2011Registered since
- Turning PointRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Franklin Avenue
Franklin Avenue is a Care Home in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment and Learning Disability care.
Franklin Avenue was registered with the Care Quality Commission in August 2011. It is run by Turning Point, a registered charity (charity number 234887). Turning Point runs 17 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Franklin Avenue been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Franklin Avenue "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published February 2018.
What types of care does Franklin Avenue provide?
Franklin Avenue provides Residential, Sensory Impairment and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does Franklin Avenue have?
Franklin Avenue is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Franklin Avenue?
Franklin Avenue is run by Turning Point, a registered charity (charity number 234887). The provider runs 17 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Franklin Avenue registered with CQC?
Franklin Avenue has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since August 2011. Its provider, Turning Point, has held CQC registration since February 2011.
Who does Franklin Avenue care for?
CQC registers Franklin Avenue to care for older people, people with sensory impairments and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Franklin Avenue provide nursing care?
No. Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue?
Franklin Avenue is in the Central Bedfordshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Franklin Avenue?
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.