Jacobs Neurological Centre

High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HH

01279603800

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

10 June 2025

Provider

Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited

Beds

82 beds

About Jacobs Neurological Centre

Jacobs Neurological Centre is a nursing home in Hertfordshire providing care for adults with complex neurological conditions and brain or spinal injuries. Further detail on the service is set out in the CQC findings below.

Jacobs Neurological Centre is a residential service supporting adults with complex neurological conditions and brain or spinal injuries, for up to 82 people. The CQC rated the home Good overall, maintaining its previous rating. Inspectors found people were treated as individuals, involved in decisions about their care, and supported by staff who understood their preferences and needs.

Risks to people's safety were well managed, with clear plans reviewed regularly and input from health and social care professionals. Staff were recruited safely, well trained and present in sufficient numbers. Leadership was open and responsive to feedback, with effective oversight of quality across the service.

People and relatives spoke positively about their experience.

Source: CQC assessment, 10 June 2025

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Jacobs Neurological Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Jacobs Neurological Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Jacobs Neurological Centre'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