Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Rutland Road Care Home

37 Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 16 May 2018

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Last inspected 11 August 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 21 Aug 2020

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Milton Keynes University Hospital

50.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

13.4 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Lansdowne Surgery

0.2 mi

11 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Kay's Pharmacy

0.2 mi

16 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.1 mi

17 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)

512

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

Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited

3

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds5
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast
Last inspected11 August 2020
Registered with CQC since19 March 2013
Registered managerBrenda Queeley

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditions

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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