St Matthews Care Home
St Matthews Care Home is a residential care home in Redbourn, Hertfordshire (AL3 7QG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Matthews Care Home
St Matthews Care Home is a residential home in Redbourn, Hertfordshire. We offer older people a settled, permanent home, and we also provide respite stays for those who need care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. Most of our residents need help with washing and dressing, moving about safely, medication given properly and on time, and meals worth looking forward to, with somebody nearby through the night. A good number are living with dementia, and we let that shape the whole house rather than treating it as a separate wing. The day follows a recognisable pattern, familiar staff are around, people keep their own belongings and habits, and somebody who is anxious gets company and time rather than correction. Days here run at a gentle pace. There is breakfast when people are ready for it, food cooked on the premises, newspapers, cards, music, visits from the hairdresser and time in the garden when the weather allows. Nobody is obliged to join in with anything, and families visit as often as they like and are welcome at mealtimes. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Choosing a home is not a decision to make from a brochure, so please come and visit and talk to whoever is on duty. That will tell you more than anything we can write here.
Care provided at St Matthews Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about St Matthews Care Home
Where is St Matthews Care Home located?
St Matthews Care Home is a residential care home in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7QG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Matthews Care Home provide?
St Matthews Care Home 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 St Matthews Care Home's CQC rating?
St Matthews 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 21 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Matthews Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St Matthews Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Matthews Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Matthews Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Matthews Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Matthews 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. St Matthews 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. St Matthews 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?
No. St Matthews Care Home 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
St Matthews 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 St Matthews Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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