White House Care Home
White House Care Home is a nursing home in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire (SG6 1QL).
About White House Care Home
White House Care Home is a nursing home in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. We also support some younger adults with nursing needs and offer respite stays. Having qualified nurses on site means people can remain with us as their health needs change rather than facing another move, which matters a great deal to families who have already been through one difficult transition. The clinical side is only part of it though. 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 genuinely wanted, whether their room feels like theirs and whether they were asked rather than told. Dementia support is a significant part of our work. Familiar staff, steady routines and patience do more good than anything else, along with a real effort to understand what somebody means when words have become unreliable. Where people have sight or hearing loss we take particular care over how we communicate. Families are closely involved and we keep in touch honestly rather than waiting for problems. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission and we are glad to be asked about our nursing cover, our training and how we handle concerns. If you are considering a nursing home in this part of Hertfordshire for a relative, please come and see us and ask us whatever you need to know.
Care provided at White House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about White House Care Home
Where is White House Care Home located?
White House Care Home is a nursing home in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does White House Care Home provide?
White House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does White House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. White House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does White House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. White House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about White House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. White House Care Home 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. White House Care 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. White House Care 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. White House Care 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
White House Care 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
- 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 White House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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