HF Trust - Pound Lane

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HF Trust at Pound Lane is a residential care home near Bishops Stortford supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults and some older residents. It is a house on an ordinary road and we aim to run it as a home, not a unit, with the people who live here having a genuine say in how things are done.

Support is worked out individually. Some people need help through most of the day, including personal care; others need very little of that but rely on us for structure, encouragement and staff who understand how they communicate. We take our time at the start, listen to the people who know a person best, and adjust as we learn.

Life here involves the ordinary business of a household: cooking and shopping, keeping your own room how you like it, deciding what to do at the weekend and getting out into the local area. We help where help is needed and stand back where it is not, which is often the harder discipline.

Our staff are trained in communication and in supporting somebody who is distressed, and we keep the team settled so people are not always meeting new faces.

Respite stays are available, giving family carers a break and the person a proper stay rather than a stopgap. Please contact us if you would like to look round.

Common questions about HF Trust - Pound Lane

Where is HF Trust - Pound Lane located?

HF Trust - Pound Lane is a residential care home in Bishops Stortford, Essex, CM22 6HP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does HF Trust - Pound Lane provide?

HF Trust - Pound Lane is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is HF Trust - Pound Lane's CQC rating?

HF Trust - Pound Lane is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does HF Trust - Pound Lane offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. HF Trust - Pound Lane offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact HF Trust - Pound Lane

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about HF Trust - Pound Lane

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

No. HF Trust - Pound Lane 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. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. HF Trust - Pound Lane 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. HF Trust - Pound Lane offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. HF Trust - Pound Lane supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 23 June 2025
  • Report published: 23 June 2025

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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Typical weekly fees in the East

HF Trust - Pound Lane 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 HF Trust - Pound Lane. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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