Fosse House
Fosse House is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL3 4LA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fosse House
Fosse House is a care home in St Albans in Hertfordshire. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available. We want this to feel like a house people live in rather than somewhere they have been sent. Visitors come at the times that suit them. There is usually something going on that nobody has to join. Staff sit down and talk properly rather than passing through on the way to the next job. People here decide when they get up, what they wear, what they eat and whether they want company or their own space. Dementia care rests on patience and a recognisable day. We avoid springing things on people, we keep routines familiar, and when somebody is distressed we go looking for the cause rather than trying to smooth it over. Relatives often know precisely what helps, and we would much rather be told at the beginning than work it out over months. Where a physical disability affects how somebody gets about, we work around the person rather than expecting them to fit the building, and we are careful that help with one thing does not slide into doing everything. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking residents and relatives where we still fall short.
Care provided at Fosse House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 August 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Fosse House
Where is Fosse House located?
Fosse House is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4LA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Fosse House provide?
Fosse House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fosse House's CQC rating?
Fosse House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 August 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Fosse House provide dementia care?
Yes. Fosse House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Fosse House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Fosse House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Fosse House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Fosse House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Fosse 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. Fosse 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. Fosse 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
Fosse 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Fosse House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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