Wisteria Lodge
Wisteria Lodge is a residential care home in Watford, Hertfordshire (WD19 4LF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Wisteria Lodge
Wisteria Lodge is a residential care home in Watford, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We are a home rather than an institution, and the people who live here are tenants of their own lives as much as anybody else. Our focus is on ordinary living done well. Shopping and cooking, getting to college or to work, seeing friends and family, choosing what happens at the weekend, and having somewhere private to retreat to when the world is too loud. Support is arranged around each person, because two people with the same label can want entirely different things from a week. We work mainly with younger adults, and we take seriously the fact that this is a stage of life for building skills and independence rather than simply being looked after. Where someone wants to do more for themselves, our job is to step back at the right pace and be there if it does not go to plan. We also offer respite stays. A planned short stay can give a family carer a genuine break and can give the person staying with us a change of scene, new company and a chance to try living somewhere different. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you would like to visit and see how we work, you would be very welcome.
Care provided at Wisteria Lodge
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 October 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Wisteria Lodge
Where is Wisteria Lodge located?
Wisteria Lodge is a residential care home in Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4LF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Wisteria Lodge provide?
Wisteria Lodge 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.
What is Wisteria Lodge's CQC rating?
Wisteria Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 October 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Wisteria Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Wisteria Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Wisteria Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Wisteria Lodge 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. Wisteria Lodge 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. Wisteria Lodge 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. Wisteria Lodge 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
Wisteria Lodge 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 Wisteria Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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