Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1

49 Harvey Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 1NA

01727825899

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 November 2017

Provider

Mrs Meetranee Chintaram

Beds

3 beds

About Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1

Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1 is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, providing care for people with mental health needs. Further details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

This home accommodates up to three people with mental health needs, and currently provides care for three people. It operates under a registered manager and is focused on delivering residential care alongside mental health support.

During inspection, staff demonstrated commitment to supporting residents' wellbeing and maintaining a safe environment. The service has maintained its Good rating, continuing to meet the standards expected by regulators for providing appropriate accommodation and care that responds to residents' individual needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 December 2017

Specialist Care

Mental health

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · AL2 1NA

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 16 December 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 November 2017.

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

Read Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1, 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 Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1, 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 Abbey Lodge Care Home UNIT 1's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees