Birchwood Bungalow
Birchwood Bungalow is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 2QZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Birchwood Bungalow
Birchwood Bungalow is a small residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Being small is the point. Everyone who lives here knows everyone else, staff know how each person likes their day to run, and nobody gets lost in a crowd. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults building a life of their own, and we also care for older people who need residential support. The mix works because we plan around individuals rather than categories. Some of the people who live here need a steady hand with personal care and medication. Others mainly need the confidence that comes from knowing someone is there, and support to get out to college, to work, to the shops or to see family. Independence is something we take seriously rather than something we print on a wall. People cook, shop, choose their own furniture and decide how they spend a Saturday. Where someone finds change difficult we keep routines predictable and give plenty of warning, and where communication is hard we learn the person's way of communicating rather than expecting them to learn ours. We also offer respite stays, which give families a break and give the person staying with us a proper change of scene. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking for a placement, for yourself, a relative or someone you support, please come and visit. It is much easier to judge a home by standing in it.
Care provided at Birchwood Bungalow
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 28 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Birchwood Bungalow
Where is Birchwood Bungalow located?
Birchwood Bungalow is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2QZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Birchwood Bungalow provide?
Birchwood Bungalow is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Birchwood Bungalow's CQC rating?
Birchwood Bungalow is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Birchwood Bungalow offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Birchwood Bungalow offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Birchwood Bungalow
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Birchwood Bungalow 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. Birchwood Bungalow 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. Birchwood Bungalow 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. Birchwood Bungalow 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
Birchwood Bungalow 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 Birchwood Bungalow. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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