Redwood House

Redwood House is a residential care home in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (MK45 4SD). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Redwood House

We are Redwood House, a residential care home in Bedford. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and people managing a mental health condition. Many of those living here are younger adults. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they are placed, and that difference shows in how the house runs. People choose how their rooms look, what goes on the shopping list and how they spend their time. Meals get planned together, and decisions about the household are made with the people in it rather than handed down. Support is built around the life each person wants, which might mean college, work, volunteering, sport or seeing family, with as much or as little backing as those things take. Where somebody wants to become more independent, we work at it steadily and at their pace rather than deciding in advance what is beyond them. Where a mental health condition is part of the picture, we work calmly and consistently, and we keep in close contact with community teams and GPs, because none of this holds together if the services involved are not talking to each other. We work closely with families and social workers, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Please contact us if you would like to visit and meet the people who live here.

Care provided at Redwood House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Redwood House

Where is Redwood House located?

Redwood House is a residential care home in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 4SD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Redwood House provide?

Redwood House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Redwood House's CQC rating?

Redwood House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 11 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Redwood House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Redwood House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Redwood House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Redwood House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Redwood House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Redwood House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Redwood House supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the East

Redwood House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Redwood House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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