Chiswell Residential Home
Chiswell Residential Home is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 3HH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Chiswell Residential Home
We are Chiswell Residential Home in St Albans, Hertfordshire. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with a mental health condition, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Residential care means supporting people with the parts of daily life that have become hard work and leaving the rest where it belongs, which is with them. Washing and dressing, meals, medication, moving about safely, and the ordinary company that makes a day worth having. Where health needs go beyond our registration we work with district nurses and GPs, and we are straightforward with families about where that boundary falls. Living with a mental health condition does not stop being part of somebody's life when they move into residential care, and a good placement makes room for it. Some weeks are steadier than others. What helps is a settled environment, staff who do not take a difficult day personally, and a routine that people can lean on. Respite guests are assessed and welcomed exactly as permanent residents are, whether they are recovering from illness or giving a family carer a break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at Chiswell Residential Home
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 December 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Chiswell Residential Home
Where is Chiswell Residential Home located?
Chiswell Residential Home is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3HH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Chiswell Residential Home provide?
Chiswell Residential Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Chiswell Residential Home's CQC rating?
Chiswell Residential Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Chiswell Residential Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Chiswell Residential Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Chiswell Residential Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Chiswell Residential Home 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. Chiswell Residential 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. Chiswell Residential 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. Chiswell Residential 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
Chiswell Residential 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
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Chiswell Residential Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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