Bricket Wood Care
Bricket Wood Care is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 3UW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Bricket Wood Care
Bricket Wood Care is a residential care home near St Albans. We provide care for older people and also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Having residents of different ages and needs living together works better than people often expect, provided it is thought about rather than left to chance. What makes it work is not assuming everybody wants the same things. Meals, routines, outings and how much say somebody wants over their own decisions get worked out person by person. For residents with a learning disability or who are autistic, we treat the environment itself as part of the support. Noise, lighting, how predictable the day is, and whether there is somewhere quiet to go. We also learn how each person communicates, including those who use little or no speech. Where mental ill health is part of the picture, we work closely with community teams and raise concerns early. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are not going to talk around that. We know which areas were raised, work is in hand, and we would rather discuss it openly with anyone considering us. Please visit and ask us directly what has changed.
Care provided at Bricket Wood Care
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 July 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Bricket Wood Care
Where is Bricket Wood Care located?
Bricket Wood Care is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3UW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bricket Wood Care provide?
Bricket Wood Care is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bricket Wood Care's CQC rating?
Bricket Wood Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bricket Wood Care offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bricket Wood Care offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bricket Wood Care
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Bricket Wood Care Limited 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. Bricket Wood Care Limited 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. Bricket Wood Care Limited 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. Bricket Wood Care Limited 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
Bricket Wood Care Limited 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 Bricket Wood Care Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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