St Michaels House
St Michaels House is a residential care home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (AL7 3SF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Michaels House
St Michaels House is a residential care home in Welwyn Garden City. We support older people and younger adults, including people with learning disabilities, autistic people, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays. Supporting people with such different needs under one roof only works if nobody is treated as a category. We take each person as they come, learn how they want their day to go and build support around that. Some residents want a lot of company and occupation. Others want quiet and predictability. There is room here for both. The building is arranged so that people with reduced mobility or restricted sight can get about safely and independently, and our staff are trained in moving and handling and in supporting people who communicate differently. Where somebody uses signing, pictures or objects, we learn their way rather than expecting them to learn ours. For autistic residents we keep routines stable and flag any change well in advance. Where sight or hearing is affected we pay attention to lighting, contrast, sound and how we announce ourselves before doing anything. We involve families and advocates as much as each person wants, hold regular residents meetings and act on what is raised. If something is not working we would far rather be told early. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and look round and talk to the people who live here.
Care provided at St Michaels House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about St Michaels House
Where is St Michaels House located?
St Michaels House is a residential care home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3SF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Michaels House provide?
St Michaels House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Michaels House's CQC rating?
St Michaels House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Michaels House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Michaels House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Michaels House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St Michaels 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. St Michaels 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. St Michaels 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. St Michaels 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
St Michaels 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 St Michaels House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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