Birchwood Bungalow

Off How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2QZ

01727874776

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 September 2019

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Birchwood Bungalow

Birchwood Bungalow is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, offering accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Birchwood Bungalow provides accommodation and personal care for up to seven people with learning disabilities, operating from one adapted building. The service focuses on person-centred support that promotes choice, control, and independence for the people it cares for. Staff support residents in the least restrictive way possible, enabling them to live meaningful lives with maximum autonomy over their daily decisions and activities.

The home prioritises helping people develop new skills and increase their independence. Support is planned and coordinated to be appropriate and inclusive, reflecting the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism. The service's approach ensures residents can live full lives with genuine opportunities for growth, choice, and inclusion within their community.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 September 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger adults

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · AL2 2QZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

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 28 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 September 2019.

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

Read Birchwood Bungalow'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 Birchwood Bungalow, 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 Birchwood Bungalow, 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 Birchwood Bungalow'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