Tanners Wood

About Us

We are Tanners Wood, a residential care home in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We provide permanent places and respite stays.

A small home allows support to be genuinely individual rather than a compromise between competing needs, and that is the main reason we work the way we do. Staff know everyone here properly, including the things that never make it into a care plan, such as which noises are unbearable on a difficult day or which topic will always improve one.

We treat autism as something that shapes how a person experiences the place they live, not as a line at the top of a file. Predictability matters. The sensory environment matters. Being told what is going to happen, and having that turn out to be true, matters more than reassurance ever does. When those things are wrong, nothing else we do compensates.

People here make their own choices and do as much for themselves as they can, with help offered rather than assumed. Families and advocates are involved to the degree the person wants them to be.

Respite guests visit first where possible, so that arriving is familiar rather than a shock.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.

Common questions about Tanners Wood

Where is Tanners Wood located?

Tanners Wood is a residential care home in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0HR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Tanners Wood provide?

Tanners Wood 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 Tanners Wood's CQC rating?

Tanners Wood is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Tanners Wood offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Tanners Wood

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
• 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 Tanners Wood

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 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. Tanners Wood 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. Tanners Wood 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. Tanners Wood 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?

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 15 January 2020
• Report published: 15 January 2020

Overall: Good

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

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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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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