Lyndon House
Lyndon House is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL4 9DH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Lyndon House
Lyndon House is a residential care home in St Albans. We look after older people who need daily care and support, including many people living with dementia. Good dementia care is mostly unglamorous. It is familiar faces, meals at the times somebody expects them, routines that hold together from one day to the next, and staff who have enough time in the day to let a conversation go at its own pace. We build the house around those things rather than around a timetable that suits the building, and we would rather adapt to a person than ask a person to adapt to us. Life here is meant to be ordinary. People choose when to get up, what to eat and how to spend the day, in company or quietly with the paper. Relatives are welcome whenever they want to come. We also offer respite stays for families needing a break or for someone who needs support for a while after a stay in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission was good. We are glad of it, though the better test is whether someone seems settled here after a few weeks, and that is what we keep asking ourselves. If you would like to look round, ring us and come at a time that suits you. We are happy for you to see the home on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Lyndon House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 March 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Lyndon House
Where is Lyndon House located?
Lyndon House is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9DH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Lyndon House provide?
Lyndon House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lyndon House's CQC rating?
Lyndon House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 March 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lyndon House provide dementia care?
Yes. Lyndon House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Lyndon House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Lyndon House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Lyndon House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Lyndon 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. Lyndon 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. Lyndon 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?
No. Lyndon House 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
Lyndon 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 Lyndon House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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