Arden House Nursing Home
Arden House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire (WD4 8PP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Arden House Nursing Home
Arden House Nursing Home is in Kings Langley, caring for older people and for adults whose health needs mean qualified nurses need to be on hand at any hour. That cover means changes are picked up early and managed here wherever possible rather than through repeated journeys to hospital. We support people living with a physical disability, where dignity and practical independence matter as much as anything clinical, and younger adults, whose routines and interests we plan for in their own right rather than expecting them to fit an older person's day. Respite care is available too, for people recovering after illness and for family carers who need a proper break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it, and we are also clear eyed about what a rating is. It reflects a point in time. What keeps a home good is the ordinary daily effort, knowing how each person likes their morning to go, noticing when somebody has gone quiet and telling families things before they have to ask. If you are considering nursing care in this part of Hertfordshire, come and see the place, meet the nurses and carers and ask whatever you want to know.
Care provided at Arden House Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Arden House Nursing Home
Where is Arden House Nursing Home located?
Arden House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8PP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Arden House Nursing Home provide?
Arden House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Arden House Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Arden House Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 26 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Arden House Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Arden House Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Arden House Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Arden House Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Arden House Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Arden House Nursing Home 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. Arden House Nursing Home 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
Arden House Nursing Home 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Arden House Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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