The Houghtons

The Houghtons is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Creative Support, which operates 11 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2019.

At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated The Houghtons Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Houghtons has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Bedford with a fee on record typically charge about £1,550 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 72 registered care homes in Bedford. The nearest to The Houghtons include Loveys Lodge, Puttenhoe and Kimbolton. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.