Sunny View House

About Us

Sunny View House is a residential care home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. It is a house where people live, and we do our best to make sure it feels that way rather than feeling like a service with beds in it.

Everything starts with the individual. How someone communicates, what helps them feel settled, what unsettles them and what they want their week to hold. We record that properly so the whole team works consistently, because inconsistency undoes progress faster than almost anything else.

Support covers personal care, health appointments and medication, cooking, shopping and managing money, and encouragement to get out and use what Harpenden and the surrounding area offer, whether that is college, work, a club, a place of worship or a favourite walk. Where someone wants to take a risk that most adults take without thinking, our job is to find a way to make it safe enough rather than to refuse by habit.

We also offer respite stays for people who live at home with family, giving everyone a planned break somewhere that becomes familiar quickly.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering a placement in Hertfordshire, please come and visit.

Common questions about Sunny View House

Where is Sunny View House located?

Sunny View House is a residential care home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3HA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Sunny View House provide?

Sunny View House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Sunny View House's CQC rating?

Sunny View House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 November 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Sunny View House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Sunny View House

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.
• 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 Sunny View House

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. Sunny View House 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. Sunny View House 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. Sunny View House 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. Sunny View House 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: 30 November 2023
• Report published: 30 November 2023

Overall: Good

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

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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