Cinnamon Lodge
- Care home
- 5 beds
- No nursing
- Registered since 2022
- Central Bedfordshire, East of England
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
1 rating
Only one rating on record, so there is no trend to show yet.
22 months
since the latest rating was published.
39 of 57
rated care homes in Central Bedfordshire are rated Good, like this one.
Cinnamon Lodge: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2024.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 23 December 2024 (assessment visit 17 October 2024). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of assessment 21 October 2024 to 01 November 2024.
Cinnamon Lodge is a care home. This is a specialist service that is used by autistic people or people with a learning disability. There were 5 people living at the service at the time of our assessment.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We assessed the service against ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ guidance to make judgements about whether the provider guaranteed people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.’
We identified some concerns in relation to medicines and the environment, the provider acted promptly and addressed our concerns at the time of the assessment.
The service effectively implemented a positive behaviour support (PBS) approach, identifying trends to enhance learning outcomes and support people to manage risk. Staff were recruited safely and received appropriate training for their roles. Assessments were carried out before individuals moved in, support plans were regularly updated with input from individuals, relatives, and professionals. Staff provided compassionate care by understanding individuals' personal histories, tailoring support to enhance daily living skills.
The service promoted healthy living. A commitment to person-centred care was evident, with respect for individuals' rights regarding consent.
Assistive technology ensured privacy and safety. The service prioritised individuals' choices and provided personalised information to aid decision-making. Regular feedback was sought and acted upon, contributing to a shared vision and culture led by approachable management.
People lived their lives how they chose to. People had freedom in how they live their lives. They chose their daily activities and came and went as they wished.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. This is the first inspection for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated Good: This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. This is the first inspection for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated Good: This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the service involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. This is the first inspection for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated Good: This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the service met people’s needs. This is the first inspection for this newly registered service. This key question has been Good: This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. This is the first inspection for this newly registered service. This key question has been rated Good: This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Kaluba Zwaznewako
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Really Flexible Care Ltd
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 06463952 (opens Companies House)
Really Flexible Care Ltd runs 11 services, all in the East of England. 4 are rated Good or Outstanding, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 3 have no rating yet.
Other services run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
- G Avon's House Good. Care home, Bedford
- G Bromham House Good. Care home, Bedford
- G St Georges House Good. Care home, Bedford
- RI Mulberry House Requires improvement. Care home, Bedford
Getting help from Central Bedfordshire Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Central Bedfordshire Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 300 8000
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Central Bedfordshire Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Cinnamon Lodge provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Cinnamon Lodge as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Cinnamon Lodge have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 5 beds at Cinnamon Lodge.
- When was Cinnamon Lodge last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Cinnamon Lodge was published on 23 December 2024.
- Who runs Cinnamon Lodge?
- Cinnamon Lodge is run by Really Flexible Care Ltd. It runs 11 services, all in the East of England.
- What is Cinnamon Lodge's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 23 December 2024.
Contact
- Phone
- 07960 328368
- Address
- 27 Crawley Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AA Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- – Blakelands Lodge Not yet rated, 2.1 miles away
- RI Village Green Care Home Requires improvement, 2.5 miles away
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- G George Beal House Good, 4.7 miles away
- G West Hill Place Good, 4.7 miles away