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Dame Alice Court

Dame Alice Court is an extra care housing service in Bedford, run by Bedford Borough Council. CQC rated it Good overall in June 2025 (last checked 10 June 2025). It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment.

  • Extra care housing

Newnham Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3NR

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 1 year ago (10 June 2025)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 10 June 2025.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 June 2025)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 June 2025)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 June 2025)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 June 2025)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (10 June 2025)

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About this service

Type of care
Extra care housing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Physical disability, Sensory impairment, Younger adults
Registered since
13 December 2010
Local council area
Bedford

Who runs it

Provider
Bedford Borough Council
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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