St Malo
St Malo is a residential care home in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD17 4JU).
About St Malo
We are a residential care home in Watford, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. We also offer respite stays where a short break is what is needed rather than a permanent move. Our job is to run a house where people live their own lives with the support they need, not a place that organises those lives for them. In practice that means paying close attention to how each person communicates, what they need from their surroundings, what turns a manageable day into a difficult one and what helps when that happens. It also means handling change carefully. Notice, explanation and a week that keeps its shape are not niceties here, they are what make coping possible. Supporting younger adults means taking seriously that people are at the start of things. Some want to learn to do more for themselves, to work, to study or eventually to live somewhere more independent, and our job is to support that rather than settle everybody into a comfortable routine. Where somebody can do something themselves, even slowly, we would far rather they did. We work closely with families and with the professionals involved, because families in particular usually understand a person better than any assessment does. If you are considering a placement or a short break here, please get in touch and we will talk it through openly with you.
Care provided at St Malo
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about St Malo
Where is St Malo located?
St Malo is a residential care home in Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4JU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Malo provide?
St Malo is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does St Malo offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Malo offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Malo
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St Malo 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. St Malo 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. St Malo 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. St Malo 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
St Malo 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 St Malo. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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