Milehouse Lane

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Milehouse Lane is a residential care home in St Albans supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults moving towards a more independent life.

Ordinary life is the point of the place. People here are supported to cook, shop, keep their own room exactly as they want it, get out to college, work or a club, and have a genuine say in how the week is arranged. For autistic residents we pay close attention to the things that make a home manageable: predictable routines, proper warning before anything changes, and a quiet place to go when the day has been too much.

Support is offered at whatever level suits each person. We help where help is genuinely wanted and stand back where it is not, and we are as interested in what somebody can do independently as in what they need a hand with.

Respite stays are available, which can give a family a break or serve as a trial for somebody considering a move.

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

If you would like to visit or to talk about whether we could suit somebody, please get in touch and we will take things at your pace.

Common questions about Milehouse Lane

Where is Milehouse Lane located?

Milehouse Lane is a residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1TF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Milehouse Lane provide?

Milehouse Lane 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 Milehouse Lane's CQC rating?

Milehouse Lane is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 September 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Milehouse Lane offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Milehouse Lane

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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 Milehouse 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. Milehouse 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. Milehouse 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. Milehouse 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. Milehouse 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: 28 September 2017
  • Report published: 28 September 2017

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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Typical weekly fees in the East

Milehouse 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 Milehouse Lane. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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