17 Walsworth Road
17 Walsworth Road is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG4 9SP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 17 Walsworth Road
We are 17 Walsworth Road, a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A house for a small number of people means support can be genuinely individual rather than a compromise between competing demands, and staff come to know everybody properly rather than only what is written in a file. We try to keep the place feeling like a home. People have their own rooms and their own belongings, decide how they spend the day, and are supported to do as much for themselves as they can manage. Where somebody needs help to make a decision, we give the help rather than making the decision for them. Predictability does a great deal of the work, particularly for autistic people. Saying what will happen and when, and then being right, is worth more than reassurance. Where a routine matters to somebody we protect it rather than asking them to be flexible for our convenience, and where the sensory environment causes difficulty we change the environment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at 17 Walsworth Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about 17 Walsworth Road
Where is 17 Walsworth Road located?
17 Walsworth Road is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9SP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 17 Walsworth Road provide?
17 Walsworth Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 17 Walsworth Road's CQC rating?
17 Walsworth Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 17 Walsworth Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 17 Walsworth Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 17 Walsworth Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 17 Walsworth Road 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. 17 Walsworth Road 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. 17 Walsworth Road 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. 17 Walsworth Road 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
17 Walsworth Road has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from 17 Walsworth Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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