Brent Cottage
Brent Cottage is a residential care home in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (EN11 8AB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Brent Cottage
We are Brent Cottage, a residential care home in Hoddesdon supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Being small is the whole basis of how we work. This is a house with a handful of people living in it, which means staff know everybody properly and the place runs around individuals rather than around a system. People have their own rooms set up the way they want, share the rest of the house, and have a real say in how things are done, from the weekly shop to how the day is organised. Support is built around what each person wants their life to look like. For some that means a busy week of college, work or activities out in the community. For others it means a settled routine at home with familiar company. Where somebody wants to take on more for themselves, we work at it gradually rather than assuming a limit on their behalf. Communication underpins everything. We take time to learn how each person tells us what they need, in whatever form that takes, and we make sure new staff learn it from the people who know it best before working alone. We work closely with families, social workers and health professionals, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Please contact us if you would like to visit and meet the people who live here.
Care provided at Brent Cottage
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Brent Cottage
Where is Brent Cottage located?
Brent Cottage is a residential care home in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8AB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Brent Cottage provide?
Brent Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Brent Cottage's CQC rating?
Brent Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 9 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Brent Cottage offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Brent Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Brent Cottage
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Brent Cottage 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. Brent Cottage 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. Brent Cottage 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Brent Cottage 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 Brent Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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