Corner House
Corner House is a residential care home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 1EU).
About Corner House
We are Corner House, a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and younger adults. This is somebody's home before it is anything else, and we work hard to keep that true in the ordinary details as well as the important ones. Support here is built around the individual. We take time to learn how a person communicates, what a good day looks like for them, what unsettles them and what they are working towards. Some people want a busy week with activities, college, work, volunteering or time out in the town, and others want a quiet and predictable rhythm they can rely on. Neither preference needs justifying, and we adjust to the person rather than asking the person to fit a routine that suits us. Help with personal care and mobility is given at the individual's pace and as discreetly as possible, and we are careful to leave as much choice and control with the person as we can. Everybody keeps their own room and their own belongings, and friends and family are welcome. We also offer respite stays, which give family carers a planned break and give the person staying a genuine visit rather than a hurried placement. We prepare for those carefully so nobody arrives to a room full of strangers. If you are considering Corner House, please come and see us and judge the place on an ordinary day rather than on a brochure.
Care provided at Corner House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Corner House
Where is Corner House located?
Corner House is a residential care home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1EU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Corner House provide?
Corner House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Corner House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Corner House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Corner House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Corner House 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. Corner House 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. Corner House 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. Corner House 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
Corner House 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 Corner House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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