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Bricket Wood Care LimitedHertfordshire
Rated:Requires ImprovementResidential

Bricket Wood Care Limited

9 The Uplands, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3UW
01923679744
Care Type

Residential Care

Last Inspection

25 February 2023

Provider

Bricket Wood Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Bricket Wood Care Limited

Bricket Wood Care Limited is a small, homely care home set in the peaceful county of Hertfordshire, offering a welcoming environment where residents can feel truly at ease. Families looking for a place that feels less like a facility and more like a genuine home will find much to appreciate here, from the friendly atmosphere to the commitment of the team who support those in their care.

This residential care home supports up to six people with learning disabilities and autism, and was caring for four residents at inspection. Staff demonstrate awareness of people's strengths and actively involve them in household tasks and cooking, which residents value as opportunities to build independence. The service has made improvements since the last inspection, including enhanced staff knowledge, better environmental conditions, and safer practices around personal protective equipment.

However, while policies aim to support maximum choice and control in the least restrictive way, the systems in place do not fully support this practice in day-to-day management. Staff learn from incidents to reduce future occurrences, though this learning is not consistently embedded across the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 February 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Could the NHS fund Bricket Wood Care Limited'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.

Location

9 The Uplands, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3UW

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Bricket Wood Care Limited

CQC overall rating

Requires Improvement

Last inspection: 25 February 2023

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