Tara's Retreat Residential Care Home

Tara's Retreat is situated in the High Street of the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Sandridge, on the outskirts of the historic City of St Albans. This purpose built home opened in 2006 and is set in landscaped groups which enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Tara's Retreat is dedicated to providing residential care for older people and for those with dementia related needs. It has been designed and equipped to the highest standard to ensure that residents enjoy a superior quality of life.

All 46 bedrooms are en-suite and decorated to a high specification, all of which may be personalised.

Tara's Retreat offers a choice of lounges and dining areas, a fully equipped activities room and accessible patio areas. The private gardens at Tara's Retreat offer a safe environment, with easy access pathways for outdoor activities.

Tara's Retreat offers long term residential care and short stay respite breaks for older people. The home specialises in the care of older people with dementia related needs and benefits from a safe and secure dementia environment.

The home's Activities Organiser arranges a varied social calendar of meaningful, appropriate activities and entertainment, including trips to places of interest.

Owner: B&M Care

Person in charge: Annette Sudbury-Smith

Local Authority / Social Services: Hertfordshire County Council (click for contact details)

Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , 46 residents

Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age

Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Hearing Impairment • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Stroke • Visual Impairment

Single Rooms: 46

Rooms with ensuite WC: 46

Weekly Charges Guide: Personal Care Single from £780

Facilities & Services: Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Physiotherapy • Separate EMI Unit • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Stairlift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access

Latest CQC* Report on Tara's Retreat Residential Care Home: click here

*Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.