The Meadows Short Break Centre

19-21 Grove Meadow, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2BE

01707373759

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 November 2017

Provider

The Jubilee House Care Trust Limited

Beds

4 beds

About The Meadows Short Break Centre

The Meadows Short Break Centre is a residential service in Hertfordshire offering short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

The Meadows Short Break Centre provides short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, ranging from brief tea visits to stays of up to two weeks. The service accommodates up to four people in single en-suite rooms and serves a regular contract base of approximately 44 people. At the time of inspection, four people were staying at the centre.

The service is designed to promote choice and independence for its users. Staff work with individuals to support them in maintaining autonomy while accessing the respite care they need.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 December 2017

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · AL7 2BE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical 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 22 December 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 November 2017.

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

Read The Meadows Short Break Centre'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 The Meadows Short Break Centre, 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 The Meadows Short Break Centre, 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 The Meadows Short Break 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