Iris Court Care Home
Iris Court Care Home is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG4 7QH).
About Iris Court Care Home
Iris Court Care Home is in Hitchin. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, along with respite and short stays. We are the size of place where everybody knows everybody. Staff know who is up early, who wants a late breakfast, who likes company and who would sooner be left alone with the radio. None of that appears in a policy, but it is most of what makes a care home somewhere a person could actually live. When somebody moves in we take time over their history. Work, family, places, music, faith, the things that shaped them. It helps us support people living with dementia, and it helps our staff see a person rather than a set of needs. Dementia care here depends on familiarity and on not rushing anyone. We keep staffing as steady as we can, avoid unnecessary change and work out what reassures a particular resident, since it is rarely the same for two of them. Families get honest updates from us rather than comfortable ones. Meals are cooked here and residents tell us what they want on the menu. There is something going on most days, and no obligation to take part. Visitors are welcome through the day and can stay for a meal. Please come and see the home for yourself and talk to the people living in it. We would rather you formed your own view than took our word for it.
Care provided at Iris Court Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
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Common questions about Iris Court Care Home
Where is Iris Court Care Home located?
Iris Court Care Home is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7QH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Iris Court Care Home provide?
Iris Court Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Iris Court Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Iris Court Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Iris Court Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Iris Court Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Iris Court Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Iris Court Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Iris Court Care Home 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. Iris Court Care Home 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. Iris Court Care Home 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
Iris Court Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Iris Court Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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