Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road

Walsingham, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD23 2ET

01923237770

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 March 2019

Provider

Walsingham Support

Beds

6 beds

About Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road

Walsingham Support at 122 Aldenham Road is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning and physical disabilities. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Walsingham Support provides accommodation and personal care for up to six people with learning and physical disabilities in an adapted residential building. The home features a communal dining area, lounge, and secure garden area. During the inspection, all six resident places were occupied.

Residents reported enjoying their home and appreciated the staff, with clear evidence of fond relationships between people and staff members. People were treated with respect and actively participated in choosing their activities, with care records showing their full involvement in planning their own care. Staff encouraged independence and created an environment where residents felt comfortable raising concerns.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 April 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical 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.

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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 · WD23 2ET

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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 11 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 March 2019.

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

Read Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road'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 Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road, 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 Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road, 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 Walsingham Support - 122 Aldenham Road'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