Belle Vue
Belle Vue is a residential care home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 1HU).
About Belle Vue
Belle Vue is a residential care home in St Albans supporting younger adults, including people who have a learning disability and people who are autistic. It is somebody's home before it is anything else, and we work to keep that order of priority clear. People have their own rooms arranged as they want them, they have a say in meals and in how the house runs, and support sits underneath ordinary life rather than replacing it. What we provide varies from person to person. Some need help with personal care, medication and daily routines. Some want practical support with cooking, budgeting, shopping and appointments. Some mainly want dependable people nearby while they get on with college, work, volunteering or seeing friends. We do what is wanted and leave the rest alone, because taking over is easy and unhelpful. For the autistic people we support, predictability carries a lot of weight. We give notice before things change, we keep noise and busyness in shared areas manageable and we learn how each person prefers to be given information. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Please contact us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Belle Vue
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
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Common questions about Belle Vue
Where is Belle Vue located?
Belle Vue is a residential care home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1HU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Belle Vue provide?
Belle Vue is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Belle Vue offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Belle Vue offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Belle Vue
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Belle Vue 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. Belle Vue 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. Belle Vue 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. Belle Vue 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
Belle Vue 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 Belle Vue. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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