Rated Care Homes

Queensway House

G

Good

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 3 ratings

    Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.

  • 5 years

    since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.

  • 153 of 210

    rated care homes in Hertfordshire are rated Good, like this one.

Queensway House: inspection record

Care home with nursing, 80 beds, Hertfordshire

Rated Good in December 2021, up from Requires improvement.

Queensway House: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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About the service

From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 2 December 2021. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Queensway House is a care home which is registered to provide accommodation and nursing care for up to 80 people. At the time of the inspection, there were 37 people living in the home.

What inspectors found

People and their relative told us they felt safe. Staff understood their responsibilities in safeguarding people and had received training.

Read the rest of CQC's summary

Risks to people's health, safety and wellbeing had been identified. Assessments were completed and included guidance from health professionals, where it had been received. Staff were provided with guidance to reduce the risk of harm to people and equipment to support people's health and mobility was provided.

Medicines were managed safely and were administered by staff who had been trained and assessed as competent. We were assured by the measures taken to help ensure the prevention and control of infection. The service was facilitating safe visits for family and friends, in accordance with Government guidance.

Staffing levels were reviewed regularly by the manager to ensure there were enough staff to meet people's needs. Staff were recruited safely to the service with all relevant pre-employment checks completed.

Quality assurance processes had been implemented since our last inspection. The manager was using a wide range of tools, and seeking feedback, to monitor and improve safety at the service and the quality of care provided. The service development plan recorded actions required following audits and checks. Work remained ongoing to achieve the actions detailed and for systems to fully embed in everyday practice. Feedback from professionals working at the service was positive.

Relatives gave mixed feedback on the engagement they had with the service but felt confident they would be listened to if they raised any concerns.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Well-led was rated Requires improvement on 2 December 2021. Ask about changes in management and what has changed since the report.
  2. The last rating is 5 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
  3. Ask how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.

Registration details

Registered manager
Charlotte Ford
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service with nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

3 inspection reports, latest 2 December 2021. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Provider
GCH (Hertfordshire) LtdBrand: Gold Care Homes
Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
10555728 (opens Companies House)

GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd runs 5 services, all in the East of England. 5 are rated Good or Outstanding.

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    Heath Lodge Good. Care home with nursing, Hertfordshire
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    Martins House Good. Care home, Hertfordshire

Getting help from Hertfordshire County Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Queensway House provide nursing care?
Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists Queensway House as a care home with nursing.
How many beds does Queensway House have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 80 beds at Queensway House.
When was Queensway House last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Queensway House was published on 2 December 2021.
Who runs Queensway House?
Queensway House is run by GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd. It runs 5 services, all in the East of England.
What is Queensway House's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 2 December 2021.

Contact

Phone
01442 266088
Address
Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NP Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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