Robin Hood House
Robin Hood House is a residential care home in Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire (HP4 1PL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Robin Hood House
Robin Hood House is a residential care home at Little Gaddesden in Hertfordshire, caring for older people who need support with everyday life, including residents living with dementia. Our work is the practical daily sort: helping people wash and dress, managing medication properly, cooking on the premises, supporting people to move about safely and having staff available through the night. For residents living with dementia we keep routines steady and the faces around them familiar, and we ask families to tell us about working lives, music and habits, because that knowledge does real work on a difficult afternoon. We want to be open about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are working through the findings, with particular attention to record keeping, staff supervision and how consistently care plans are followed. We would sooner set that out ourselves and invite your questions than have you come across it elsewhere, and relatives are part of that work because they are the ones who can say whether things have genuinely changed. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Families in Hertfordshire are welcome to visit and ask us anything. Please ring and we will arrange a time.
Care provided at Robin Hood House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 November 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Robin Hood House
Where is Robin Hood House located?
Robin Hood House is a residential care home in Little Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, HP4 1PL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Robin Hood House provide?
Robin Hood House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Robin Hood House's CQC rating?
Robin Hood House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Robin Hood House provide dementia care?
Yes. Robin Hood House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Robin Hood House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Robin Hood House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Robin Hood House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Robin Hood House 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. Robin Hood House 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. Robin Hood House 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?
No. Robin Hood House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Robin Hood House 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 Robin Hood House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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