Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive

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Walsingham Support at Hardy Drive is a residential care home in Royston, Hertfordshire, for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults.

We are a house on an ordinary street, not an institution, and we think that matters. People living here have their own rooms and a genuine say in how the household runs, from what gets cooked to who comes round and what happens at the weekend. Being small means the staff really know the people they support, which is worth more than any care plan.

Support is agreed with the person and built around them. Some people need help with personal care and health needs. Others mainly want somebody alongside them so that a demanding world becomes manageable, and support to do things themselves rather than have them done for them. We expect people to take on more as time goes on.

For autistic residents especially, predictability does much of the work. Routines that hold, clear information, honest notice before anything changes and real choice will prevent far more distress than any reaction afterwards. Where somebody is having a hard time, we look first at what is being asked of them.

Royston and the area around it are part of ordinary life here, not an outing.

Respite stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please get in touch to arrange a visit.

Common questions about Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive

Where is Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive located?

Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive is a residential care home in Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5LZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive provide?

Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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 Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive's CQC rating?

Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive

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 Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive

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. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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. Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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: 25 December 2021
  • Report published: 25 December 2021

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Requires Improvement
  • 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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Typical weekly fees in the East

Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive 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 Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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