Sherwood Court

The Common, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0NX

01707262405

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 October 2017

Provider

Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Sherwood Court

Sherwood Court is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. The findings below set out the Care Quality Commission's most recent assessment of the service.

Sherwood Court provides residential care for up to eight people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. At the time of inspection, the service was at full capacity with eight residents. People using the service appeared to feel safe and at ease in the company of staff, with positive interactions observed between residents and care workers.

Staff had received training to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and felt confident in reporting concerns. The service maintained its Good rating, demonstrating consistent quality in supporting residents with complex needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 January 2018

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · AL10 0NX

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 5 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 October 2017.

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

Read Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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