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Parkside

Parkside is a care home in Bedford, run by Bedford Borough Council. CQC rated it Good overall in October 2024 (last checked 16 October 2024). It has 31 beds. It is registered to support people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a learning disability or autism.

  • Care home without nursing

21 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AB

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated 1 year ago (16 October 2024)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Last checked by CQC: 16 October 2024.

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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 (16 October 2024)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (16 October 2024)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (16 October 2024)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (16 October 2024)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated 1 year ago (16 October 2024)

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About this service

Type of care
Care home without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older people, Physical disability, Learning disability or autism
Number of beds
31
Nursing care
No, personal care only
Registered since
7 April 2014
Local council area
Bedford

Who runs it

Provider
Bedford Borough Council
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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