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Fonthill House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is operated by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Fonthill House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in March 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Fonthill House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and an Outstanding rating for effectiveness, and Outstanding leadership.
Fonthill House is located in St Albans, within the Hertfordshire local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Cassius Drive, Kings Park, Kings Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4GD |
| Phone | 01727 532001 |
| Website | www.fonthillcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 18 March 2021 |
| Provider | Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited |
Is Fonthill House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Fonthill House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4539246413
What type of care does Fonthill House provide?
Fonthill House provides nursing homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Fonthill House?
You can contact Fonthill House by phone on 01727 532001, or visit them at Cassius Drive, Kings Park, Kings Park, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4GD.
What is Fonthill House's CQC rating?
Fonthill House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4539246413
What are Fonthill House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Fonthill House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in St Albans?
There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in St Albans. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/st-albans.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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