Highfield
Avon Drive, Brickhill, Bedford, MK41 7AH
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 29 November 2023
Last inspected 14 November 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 29 Nov 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating declined from Good
5 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Milton Keynes University Hospital
50.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Tyne Crescent Surgery
0.3 mi
9 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Well Pharmacy
1.1 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.3 mi
15 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Bedford (2025–26)
£1,077
per week, residential
£1,161
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
14.7% of people in Bedford are aged 65 or over
61.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Bedford Borough Council
17
locations
33%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.