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117 a & b Hitchin Road

117 A & B Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JD

Residential care home · 12 beds · HF Trust

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,625
CQC rating
Good
May 2019
Beds
12
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Central Bedfordshire
£1,625a week

About £84,500 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,250 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,070a week

The typical live-in carer near Central Bedfordshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £555 a week less, £28,860 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,895 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Shefford
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Central Bedfordshire

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About 117 a & b Hitchin Road

117 a & b Hitchin Road is a residential care home in Shefford, in the Central Bedfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by HF Trust, which operates 25 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2019, the CQC rated 117 a & b Hitchin Road Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

117 a & b Hitchin Road has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Central Bedfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,625 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 65 registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire. The nearest to 117 a & b Hitchin Road include Oak Manor, New Meppershall Care Home and Clifton View, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
HF Trust Limited
Registered name
HF Trust - 117 a & b Hitchin Road
Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2019)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
HF Trust - 117 a & b Hitchin Road: Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong COVID-19 infection control and visiting arrangements.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

117 a & b Hitchin Road has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Central Bedfordshire typically charge about £1,625 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about 117 a & b Hitchin Road

How much does 117 a & b Hitchin Road cost?

117 a & b Hitchin Road has not published its fees. Care homes in Central Bedfordshire typically charge about £1,625 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for 117 a & b Hitchin Road?

The Care Quality Commission rated 117 a & b Hitchin Road Good in May 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does 117 a & b Hitchin Road provide nursing care?

No. 117 a & b Hitchin Road is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does 117 a & b Hitchin Road offer dementia care?

117 a & b Hitchin Road is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Central Bedfordshire listing for homes that are.

How many residents does 117 a & b Hitchin Road have?

117 a & b Hitchin Road is registered for up to 12 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Central Bedfordshire

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
Bridget S., about Nyarai N.
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
Siobhan D., about Sithabile Tabile M.
See live-in carers near Central BedfordshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Oak Manor, Shefford

Oak Manor

Shefford, SG17 · 0.7 km · 64 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaMethodist Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Shefford

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Central Bedfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,070
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
New Meppershall Care Home, Meppershall

New Meppershall Care Home

Meppershall, SG17 · 1.1 km · 81 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaPressbeau
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Clifton View, Shefford

Clifton View

Shefford, SG17 · 1.6 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialHF Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,625 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week

See all 25 care homes run by HF Trust