Care is Central - Independent Living Services
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is a home care agency in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (MK45 2BX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Care is Central - Independent Living Services
At Care is Central, we provide home care support to people living in Bedford and across Central Bedfordshire. We come to you, helping you stay in the home you know and love, with the routines and independence that matter to you. We support a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, those with learning disabilities or autism, people managing mental health conditions, and individuals with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. Every person we work with has a different story and different needs, and we take the time to understand what good support actually looks like for each individual. Our care is built around the person, not a schedule. We know that for many people, having a stranger come into their home can feel daunting at first, so we take care to build relationships that feel consistent and trustworthy. Familiar faces, reliable visits, and genuine two way communication with the people we support and their families all make a real difference. We are proud to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the standard of care our team works hard to maintain every day. It is reassuring for families to know that an independent body has assessed what we do and found it to be of a consistently good standard. Whether someone needs a short daily visit or more regular support throughout the week, we work flexibly to fit around what works best. We are always happy to have an honest conversation about what you or your loved one needs, without any pressure. If you would like to find out more about how we can help, please do get in touch. We are based in Bedford and are very familiar with the local area and the communities we serve.
Care provided at Care is Central - Independent Living Services
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 27 April 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Care is Central - Independent Living Services
Where is Care is Central - Independent Living Services located?
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is a home care agency based in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (MK45 2BX), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Care is Central - Independent Living Services provide?
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Care is Central - Independent Living Services's CQC rating?
Care is Central - Independent Living Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 April 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Care is Central - Independent Living Services provide dementia care?
Yes. Care is Central - Independent Living Services supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Care is Central - Independent Living Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Care is Central - Independent Living Services is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Care is Central - Independent Living Services covers roughly 10 miles from Bedford.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the East
Care is Central - Independent Living Services has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Care is Central - Independent Living Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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