Westbourne Care Home
Westbourne Care Home is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 2TP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Westbourne Care Home
Westbourne Care Home is in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Supporting such a mixed group under one roof takes planning rather than luck. A younger adult with a learning disability working towards more independence and an older resident living with dementia want very different things from a week, and support here is built around the individual rather than around a single house routine. What we provide is residential care. Staff are on duty day and night to help with personal care, dressing, medication and meals, while doctors and district nurses come in for clinical needs. For residents living with dementia we keep the day in a familiar order, keep the staff group as steady as we can and take time to learn about the person's earlier life. For autistic residents we pay attention to predictable routine, clear information and honest notice before anything changes. Sight and hearing loss are taken seriously rather than worked around. Respite and short stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Westbourne Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 October 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Westbourne Care Home
Where is Westbourne Care Home located?
Westbourne Care Home is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2TP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Westbourne Care Home provide?
Westbourne Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Westbourne Care Home's CQC rating?
Westbourne Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 October 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Westbourne Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Westbourne Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Westbourne Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Westbourne Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Westbourne Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Westbourne 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. Westbourne 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. Westbourne 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. Westbourne 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
Westbourne 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 Westbourne Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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