Valley Way Respite Service

5 Pellow Close, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2UL

02084416515

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 December 2019

Provider

Your Choice (Barnet) Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Valley Way Respite Service

Valley Way Respite Service is a residential respite home in Barnet, offering short and long-term breaks for adults with physical and learning disabilities and profound or complex needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Valley Way is a residential respite service accommodating up to six adults with physical and learning disabilities and profound or complex needs. The service provides planned short and long-term breaks for people and their families, including temporary emergency care, with forty-two people registered to use the service when required. The home features three floors with ground and first-floor accommodation, lift access throughout, and six bedrooms each with en suite facilities.

The service delivers person-centred support that promotes choice, control, and independence for people using the service. Staff support residents to live meaningful lives that reflect their individual needs and preferences, ensuring inclusive and coordinated care appropriate to each person.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 February 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EN5 2UL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 29 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 December 2019.

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

Read Valley Way Respite Service'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 Valley Way Respite Service, 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 Valley Way Respite Service, 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 Valley Way Respite Service'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