Autumn Vale Care Centre
Autumn Vale Care Centre is a nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire (AL6 9SN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Autumn Vale Care Centre
Autumn Vale is a nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Nursing care under the same roof means continuity of both staff and surroundings when somebody's health changes, which is the whole point. A nursing home can slide into feeling medical, and we work at not letting it. People here are residents rather than patients, and the day should reflect that. For residents living with dementia we protect routine, keep surroundings familiar, and ask relatives for the details that let us understand what somebody means. Having younger adults as well as older residents means we plan individually rather than running one routine. What a person in their forties wants from an afternoon is rarely what suits somebody forty years older. When somebody is nearing the end of their life we try to get the small things right: familiar faces, a quiet room, family welcome at any hour, and no unnecessary fuss. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. We do not think it settles the question, and we would rather you came and judged for yourself.
Care provided at Autumn Vale Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Autumn Vale Care Centre
Where is Autumn Vale Care Centre located?
Autumn Vale Care Centre is a nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9SN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Autumn Vale Care Centre provide?
Autumn Vale Care Centre 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 Autumn Vale Care Centre's CQC rating?
Autumn Vale Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Autumn Vale Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Autumn Vale Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Autumn Vale Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre 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. Autumn Vale Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre 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. Autumn Vale Care Centre 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
Autumn Vale Care Centre 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 Autumn Vale Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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