Honey Lane Care Home

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Honey Lane is a residential care home in Waltham Abbey. We look after older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we take respite bookings from those who need a short stay.

We try to run the place as a home rather than as an institution. People get up when they want, spend the day as they choose, and have as much company or as much quiet as suits them. Meals are cooked here and we pay attention to what people genuinely like eating rather than what is easiest to prepare in bulk.

For residents living with dementia, we keep the surroundings calm and familiar and we go with the person rather than correcting them. Small consistencies make a real difference: the same faces, the same rhythm to the day, belongings in the places where they are expected to be.

Getting to know somebody properly is the part we care most about. What they did for a living, who matters to them, what they cannot abide, how they like their tea. Those details are what stop a room being just a room. Families help us learn them, and they are welcome here whenever it suits them.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you would like to look round, please arrange a visit and see the home as it normally runs.

Common questions about Honey Lane Care Home

Where is Honey Lane Care Home located?

Honey Lane Care Home is a residential care home in Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3BA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Honey Lane Care Home provide?

Honey Lane Care Home is registered to provide residential 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 Honey Lane Care Home's CQC rating?

Honey Lane Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 March 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Honey Lane Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Honey Lane Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Honey Lane Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Honey Lane Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Honey Lane Care Home

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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.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • 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 Honey Lane Care Home

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?

Yes. Honey Lane Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Honey Lane Care Home 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. Honey Lane Care Home 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. Honey Lane Care Home 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: 18 March 2022
  • Report published: 18 March 2022

Overall: Good

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

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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Typical weekly fees in the East

Honey Lane 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.

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

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