Highbury Rise
6 Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RW
01462 437 495Telephone
Admissions (Admissions)
Rooms availableRooms available
Overview
Highbury Rise is a 22 bedroom residential home in a beautiful Victorian house situated in Hitchin just a 5 minute walk from the town centre, which can accommodate up to 23 people. Care provided is person centred and the home specialise in providing care for older people, especially those with dementia and mental health needs. Highbury Rise offers long stay services, short stay services; respite care and hospital discharge placements.
The location of the home in Hitchin is idyllic and the market town name is associated with the small river that runs through it. The river is known as the river Hiz on maps. Hitchin is significant for music all year round with many venues hosting regular events. Residents also enjoy visits to the parks, market, cafes, bistros and other places of interests in addition to the variety of activities provided in the home itself.
The home is close to the A1 (Stevenage) and a short walk from the mainline train station. There is free parking on the drive and additional overflow parking on the roads between 11am and 4pm.
The home has a homely feel and the local staff team provide empathy, care and support in their endeavours to deliver the highest quality of care.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
- Short-stay
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Residential
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Specific care needs
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Pets Allowed
- Protected Mealtimes
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Double/twin Rooms Available
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Pets Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Kitchenette
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- Communal Bathroom (only)
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- En Suite Bathroom (only)
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
| Airport | Airport | 6.6 miles |
| Bus Station | Bus Station | 0.3 miles |
| Cinema | Cinema | 4.2 miles |
| Park | Park | 0.3 miles |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Shop | 0.1 miles |
| Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.2 miles |
| Train Station | Train Station | 0.3 miles |
Languages
- English
Weekly Prices
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Requires Improvement
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Safe:Requires Improvement
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Requires Improvement
Additional Information
- Dementia Accredited by Hertfordshire CC