Isabel Court

1-6 Isabel Court, Walton Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0LQ

01992468652

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 February 2021

Provider

Hertfordshire County Council

Beds

3 beds

About Isabel Court

Isabel Court is a residential care home in Hertfordshire offering short-break respite care for people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Isabel Court provides short-break respite care for up to three people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. At inspection, two people were residing at the service. Staff maintained strong infection control practices, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment and enhanced cleaning protocols aligned with government guidance.

The service had a robust business continuity plan with clear procedures for managing potential infection outbreaks, including designated isolation areas to prevent spread. Residents were supported to engage in activities tailored to their interests, including listening to music, watching television, and reading, with staff available to facilitate outdoor time when desired.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 April 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 · EN11 0LQ

Registered care categories

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 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 February 2021.

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

Read Isabel Court'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 Isabel Court, 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 Isabel Court, 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 Isabel Court'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