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Hillside

82 Pinner Road, Oxhey, WD19 4EH

Residential care home · 8 beds · Watford And District Mencap Society

Street view · 2017
Street view · 2017 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,530
CQC rating
Requires improvement
September 2024
Beds
8
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Hertfordshire
£1,530a week

About £79,560 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,060 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,090a week

The typical live-in carer near Hertfordshire, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £440 a week less, £22,880 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,705 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Oxhey
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire

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 Hillside

Hillside is a residential care home in Oxhey, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Watford And District Mencap Society, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published September 2024, the CQC rated Hillside Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Hillside has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to Hillside include Oakmoor Lodge, Auburn Mere and Wisteria Lodge. 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

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (September 2024)
Council area
Hertfordshire
Town
Oxhey
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Hillside remains rated Inadequate and in special measures, although inspectors found important improvements in safe care and management.

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

Hillside has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Hillside

How much does Hillside cost?

Hillside has not published its fees. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Hillside?

The Care Quality Commission rated Hillside Requires improvement in September 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Hillside provide nursing care?

No. Hillside is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Hillside offer dementia care?

Hillside is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Hertfordshire listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Hillside have?

Hillside is registered for up to 8 residents.

Care at home

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

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 £1,300 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“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.
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Lucy D., about Loritha C.
See live-in carers near HertfordshireProfiles, 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.

Oakmoor Lodge, Bushey

Oakmoor Lodge

Bushey, WD23 · 0.6 km · 72 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaQuantum Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Oxhey

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 Hertfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Auburn Mere, Watford

Auburn Mere

Watford, WD19 · 0.7 km · 37 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTrafalgar Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Wisteria Lodge, Watford

Wisteria Lodge

Watford, WD19 · 1.1 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialT Chan Wan Fong
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week

See all 3 care homes run by Watford And District Mencap Society