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CQC: Good

Homeside

6 Great North Road, Welwyn, AL6 0PL

Residential care home · 8 beds · Candour Care Services (Homeside)

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,530
CQC rating
Good
February 2020
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 Welwyn
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 Homeside

Homeside is a residential care home in Welwyn, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Candour Care Services (Homeside). The home has been registered since December 2013.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated Homeside 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.

Homeside 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 Homeside include Broadview, Hillcrest and Three Oaks Care Home Limited. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
December 2013
Latest CQC rating
Good (February 2020)
Council area
Hertfordshire
Town
Welwyn
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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some improvements needed to the environment and end-of-life plans.

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

Homeside 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 Homeside

How much does Homeside cost?

Homeside 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 Homeside?

The Care Quality Commission rated Homeside Good in February 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Homeside provide nursing care?

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

Does Homeside offer dementia care?

Homeside 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 Homeside have?

Homeside 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.

Broadview, Welwyn

Broadview

Welwyn, AL6 · 0.0 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
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 Welwyn

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
Hillcrest, Welwyn

Hillcrest

Welwyn, AL6 · 0.0 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
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
Three Oaks Care Home Limited, Welwyn Garden City

Three Oaks Care Home Limited

Welwyn Garden City, AL6 · 0.5 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
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