Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive
Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive is a residential care home in Royston, Hertfordshire (SG8 5LZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive
Walsingham Support at Hardy Drive is a residential care home in Royston, Hertfordshire, for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We are a house on an ordinary street, not an institution, and we think that matters. People living here have their own rooms and a genuine say in how the household runs, from what gets cooked to who comes round and what happens at the weekend. Being small means the staff really know the people they support, which is worth more than any care plan. Support is agreed with the person and built around them. Some people need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things themselves rather than have them done for them. We expect people to take on more as time goes on. For autistic residents especially, predictability does much of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and real choice will prevent far more distress than any reaction afterwards. Where somebody is having a hard time, we look first at what is being asked of them. Royston and the area around it are part of ordinary life here, not an outing. Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 December 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive
Where is Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive located?
Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive is a residential care home in Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5LZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive provide?
Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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 Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive's CQC rating?
Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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
Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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 Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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