Monread Lodge
Monread Lodge is a nursing home in Knebworth, Hertfordshire (SG3 6HG). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Monread Lodge
Monread Lodge is a nursing home in Knebworth, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available. Having qualified nurses on site means people can remain with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move. But most of what makes a day good or bad here has little to do with nursing. It is whether somebody was helped at their own pace, whether the food was something they actually wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told. For residents living with dementia those things matter even more, alongside familiar staff and routines that change only when there is a reason. We need to be straightforward about where we stand. Our most recent overall judgement from the Care Quality Commission was that we require improvement. We accepted the findings rather than arguing with them, we have an action plan in place and we are working through it with colleagues in health and the local authority. Families deserve to hear that from us directly instead of finding it elsewhere. If you are considering Monread Lodge for a relative, please come and visit. Look at the home properly, speak to our nurses and the people living here, and ask us exactly what the concerns were and what we have changed. We will answer plainly.
Care provided at Monread Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 February 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Monread Lodge
Where is Monread Lodge located?
Monread Lodge is a nursing home in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6HG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Monread Lodge provide?
Monread Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Monread Lodge's CQC rating?
Monread Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 February 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Monread Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Monread Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Monread Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Monread Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Monread Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Monread Lodge 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?
Yes. Yes. Monread Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Monread 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. Monread 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
Monread 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 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 Monread Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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