10 Nimrod Drive

10 Nimrod Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9LS

01707258342

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

12 January 2019

Provider

Exclusive Care Limited

Beds

5 beds

About 10 Nimrod Drive

10 Nimrod Drive is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

This home provides accommodation and personal care for six adults with learning disabilities and autism, currently caring for five people. Staff had implemented various measures to support residents during the pandemic, including a wide variety of in-house activities to promote wellbeing and help people stay connected with relatives. The service maintained appropriate safety protocols, with external health and social care visitors undergoing temperature checks and health questionnaires before entering.

Ample supplies of personal protective equipment were available throughout the home, and staff were observed following proper safety procedures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 March 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 10 Nimrod Drive, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 10 Nimrod Drive, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 10 Nimrod Drive's fees?

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