Autumn Vale Care Centre

About Us

Autumn Vale is a nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays.

Nursing care under the same roof means continuity of both staff and surroundings when somebody's health changes, which is the whole point.

A nursing home can slide into feeling medical, and we work at not letting it. People here are residents rather than patients, and the day should reflect that.

For residents living with dementia we protect routine, keep surroundings familiar, and ask relatives for the details that let us understand what somebody means.

Having younger adults as well as older residents means we plan individually rather than running one routine. What a person in their forties wants from an afternoon is rarely what suits somebody forty years older.

When somebody is nearing the end of their life we try to get the small things right: familiar faces, a quiet room, family welcome at any hour, and no unnecessary fuss.

The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. We do not think it settles the question, and we would rather you came and judged for yourself.

Common questions about Autumn Vale Care Centre

Where is Autumn Vale Care Centre located?

Autumn Vale Care Centre is a nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9SN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Autumn Vale Care Centre provide?

Autumn Vale Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and 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 Autumn Vale Care Centre's CQC rating?

Autumn Vale Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Autumn Vale Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Autumn Vale Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Autumn Vale Care Centre

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

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.
• Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Autumn Vale Care Centre

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. Autumn Vale Care Centre 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?

Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Autumn Vale Care Centre 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. Autumn Vale Care Centre 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: 14 August 2019
• Report published: 14 August 2019

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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