Chiswell Residential Home

193 Watford Road, Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3HH

01727856153

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 November 2019

Provider

Mrs S Dewing

Beds

6 beds

About Chiswell Residential Home

Chiswell Residential Home is a residential care home in Hertfordshire providing support for people with mental health needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Chiswell Residential Home accommodates six people with mental health needs in one adapted building. Residents feel safe at the service, with relatives and healthcare professionals confirming that the care and support provided maintains their safety. Staff have received training in safeguarding to protect people from potential abuse.

The home assesses and mitigates risks to residents' safety and well-being, and completes pre-employment checks before hiring new staff. People, staff, and external professionals confirmed that staffing levels are appropriate to meet residents' needs. Medicines are managed safely, and the provider undertakes assessments of staff practice to ensure quality care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 December 2019

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder people

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · AL2 3HH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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 7 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 November 2019.

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

Read Chiswell Residential Home'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 Chiswell Residential Home, 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 Chiswell Residential Home, 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 Chiswell Residential Home'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