The Minims (12 & 31)

31 The Minims, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0AW

01707269010

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 January 2020

Provider

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

Beds

13 beds

About The Minims (12 & 31)

The Minims is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, providing personal care across two bungalows to people with learning disabilities, some of whom also have mental health diagnoses. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Minims is a residential care home providing personal care to people with learning disabilities and some with mental health diagnoses. The service operates across two separate bungalows, each accommodating up to six people, with ten people currently living there. The home delivers planned and co-ordinated person-centred support designed to enable people to live meaningful lives with control, choice, and independence.

People told inspectors they liked living at the home and felt safe. Relatives reported they had no concerns about people's safety. Staff demonstrated knowledge of risks to people's health and welfare, and the measures in place to keep them safe were clearly identified and assessed.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 February 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical 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: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · AL10 0AW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 7 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 January 2020.

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

Read The Minims (12 & 31)'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 Minims (12 & 31), 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 Minims (12 & 31), 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 Minims (12 & 31)'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