Hubbard Close

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Hubbard Close is a residential care home in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire (MK45 1XL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Hubbard Close

Hubbard Close is a small residential home in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, and it is home to adults with learning disabilities and to autistic adults. We also offer respite stays, planned well in advance so that a short stay means arriving somewhere familiar rather than somewhere strange. We are a house on an ordinary street and we run it as the residents' home. People choose how their bedrooms look, have a genuine say in the shopping and the meals, and get involved in cooking, laundry and looking after the place as much as they want to. Support covers personal care where it is needed, medication, health appointments and managing money, and it covers helping people get out to whatever matters to them, whether that is a job, a course, a club, a place of worship or a regular visit to family. Communication is where we put most of our effort. Some people here use speech, others use signs, symbols or a device, and others tell us a great deal through their behaviour. We take the time to learn it, we write down what we learn so it survives a change of staff, and we listen to families and health colleagues who have known somebody longer than we have. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please arrange to visit.

Care provided at Hubbard Close

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Hubbard Close

Where is Hubbard Close located?

Hubbard Close is a residential care home in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 1XL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hubbard Close provide?

Hubbard Close is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Hubbard Close's CQC rating?

Hubbard Close is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hubbard Close offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Hubbard Close offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Hubbard Close

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Hubbard Close 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. Hubbard Close 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. Hubbard Close 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?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

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

Hubbard Close has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Hubbard Close. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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