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Snowdrop House

Baldock Street, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 9DT
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The staff could not be better, full of compassion. My family and I cannot praise them enoughTeresa D(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Snowdrop House, Ware
Snowdrop House, Ware
Snowdrop House, Ware

Snowdrop House in Ware delivers a full range of care services for older people, including residential, dementia and nursing care and respite services. The purpose-built home combines high-quality, personalised care with a luxurious lifestyle.

The home is bright and airy, with its own hair and beauty salon, café and cinema room. Each bedroom is individually styled with its own en-suite facilities. Many rooms also offer direct access to the beautiful gardens.

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Care Provided by Snowdrop House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,887From £2,122
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,982From £2,229
Nursing CareFrom £2,152From £2,421
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees

for respite stays.

What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply

an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Snowdrop House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Clare Crow(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)

Parking

  • Parking on-site

Snowdrop House Reviews (126)

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Snowdrop House has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Snowdrop House has 126 reviews.

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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 13 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the minute you walk in, you feel at home.
Staff are very welcoming, rooms lovely, in fact, everything is great.

I wish I was a few years older!

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Review from Toni-Lea W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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For me, to visit my dad unexpectedly and see him so well cared for every time leaves me with so much peace and gratitude. I have truly nothing negative to say about the care my dad receives at Snowdrops.

The staff are always friendly, supportive and kind with residents and family. It is such a blessing to us knowing my dad is safe, cared for and has his needs met 24/7. I highly recommend Snowdrop House.

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Review from Grant D (Friend of Resident) published on 9 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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In the short time we have been here I have found the staff to be very polite, friendly, accommodating and professional. They have assisted in settling my friend in and I have found her to be in good spirits and full of laughter.

Thank you.

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Review from C A (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum was admitted to Snowdrop as a hospital emergency admission.

The transition was seamless and from the moment mum entered Snowdrop, she settled happily. Staff are very kind, knowledgeable and professional. She had got a lovely room, excellent food, can't fault anything so far.

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Review from S M (Friend of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend was admitted on emergency respite form discharge from hospital. Since arriving at Snowdrop, my friend had settled in well. Staff are caring, proficient in the care and understanding of my friend's dementia and health.

The home is very homely. Staff very approachable, eager and answer questions. Food is excellent and very varied. Daily activities to suit all abilities.

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Review from Brian W (Husband of Resident) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are excellent making sure that they move my wife regularly to avoid bed sores. They are friendly and affectionate while doing their work professionally.

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Review from C G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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On arrival to view Snowdrop House I received a warm welcome, everything explained clearly.
From discharge at the hospital to settling in at Snowdrop went very smoothly.
My mother in law is really enjoying her stay, the staff, food activities are very good.
Would highly recommend Snowdrop House to anyone else.

Gives us peace of mind knowing she is getting the best care possible.

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Review from M B (Partner of Resident) published on 19 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the first entrance to Snowdrop House, the staff have been welcoming and efficient.

My wife has settled in remarkably quickly in a very nice room and the feeling of personal interests in her needs and wants.

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Review from Gill H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the day we visited the home we knew this was the right place for our mother.

The room and facilities are excellent. Mum thoroughly enjoys the food! she thinks she's in a hotel.

All staff are approachable and friendly and deal with any concerns we may have promptly. The management team are always on hand to speak too.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Mum loves living at Snowdrop House. The past few months have seen an increase in the overall standards of the home. This includes from management to gardening upkeep. The food is lovely and the chef caters for all tastes.

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Review from Ann M (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My only concern is on a few occasions, when visiting my sister-in-law, I have found her in her room, in her night clothes, unwashed and with the remains of her midday meal still on the bedside trolley (fish being the worst offensive).

Would it not be possible to hire a minibus to take manageable residents for an afternoon tour or to Van Hayes for tea and cake once in a while? Volunteers could assist.

Reply from Amy Wilson, AD at Snowdrop House

Thank you for your comments and excellent feedback regarding Snowdrop House’s overall standards and majority of services within the home. We are sorry to hear that there are some aspects of your sister-in-law’s care that have raised concerns and are pleased that you have brought these to our...  

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Review from Sandra B (Sister of Resident) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Website
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Although my sister appears to be very happy at the home, she has been there since 1st June, and her overall care is very good, I think some things can be improved. Missing clothing is my biggest gripe. Even after I attended the lost property day and identified some of her missing clothing (some were labelled) when I visited her last Thursday evening, they had not been returned to her. Although she has several items of nightwear, very often there is nothing in her drawer to wear that night. I think the menus should also be geared up for the elderly, those that do not eat very much or like my sister only have the use of one arm so cutting up food sometimes can be difficult, although she does try and manage on her own. I do not think curried cauliflower soup is very palatable for most elderly residents. The home appears to be very short staffed, I appreciate it is a new home and there are bound to be some teething problems, so I hope you can get them sorted out for the residents' sake.

Reply from Amy Wilson, A D at Snowdrop House

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback and for your positive comments around Snowdrop House’s overall standards, facilities and care. We are very sorry that you have had to raise concerns regarding some aspects of your sister’s care and thank you for taking the time to bring these to our...  

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother and I have found Snowdrop House to be the best possible place for our mother. The staff are caring without being patronising and the whole environment is clean, pleasant and in excellent order. For the first time in two years, we have been able to get on with our lives, without the fear that the phone would ring at any time with news of some fresh disaster.

We know she is safe and very well looked after and would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from D B (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Snowdrop House has made my father's move down to Hertfordshire incredibly smooth. It is so refreshing to see all of the staff enjoying their roles and genuinely caring for all of the residents.

The level of care Dad has received since moving in has been exceptional.

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Review from Mo H (Sister of Resident) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother-in-law was in urgent need of respite care after a stay in hospital. With the attention he has received at Snowdrop House he is now eating and drinking and beginning to socialise. His time here has been a life saver for him and a great relief for his family. Food for thought for the longer term.

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Review from Janet L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother recently dies after moving to Snowdrop House for only 10 days. This was very sad. The staff have been extremely compassionate even though they didn't really know her well. We had the reception at the house after the funeral. Everyone was so helpful and made the occasion the best that it could have been. My dad and the family were extremely grateful. I can't thank everyone enough.

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Review from Bob G (Friend of Resident) published on 8 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regularly visit. Always find everywhere very clean and tidy. Facilities good and staff always polite and helpful. Catering appears good and the spaciousness of facilities is of great help to both visitors and residents.

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Review from Lesley B (Friend of Resident) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely atmosphere in the home. Looked after very well and treated with great care and kindness. Lots of activities which or friend takes part in. She is well cared for, is clean, tidy and her clothes are washed nicely and she is dressed well. She is secure and safe and she and us couldn't be happier with her care in such lovely surroundings.

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Review from D D (Resident / Service User) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very nice place. Staff very good. Nice and clean. Food very high standard.

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Review from Dorothy S (Resident / Service User) published on 15 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 June 2024
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (1)

Clare Crow
Clare CrowJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2014

I have been working in the care sector for 20 years, qualifying in Cambridge and specialising in respiratory and end-of-life care. In my career so far, I have undertaken a wide variety of roles all over the country, including a care case manager for the East of England. I have also worked for the prison service, a wide range of hospitals and care homes, and people with challenging behaviour. I have also been awarded an Accreditation ‘Bronze’ in Nutrition and Dietetics.

I started work with Care UK in September 2014, and I believe that to be an effective team member, you need to have a positive attitude, be caring, respectful and approachable, and have a good sense of humour!

My favourite part of the working day is motivating the staff to ensure the residents are the main focus, creating memorable moments, laughter, and joy. My biggest professional challenge so far has been saving a person's life and then continuing to watch them grow and flourish.

In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, spa days and have a huge interest in guide dogs and caring for animals.

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