
The team were incredible and the care they gave my father was second to none.Kendall T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

They regularly go above and beyond to help, even late into the evening.Jim H(Son of Resident/Service User)

I would without hesitation recommend Alban Manor you will not be disappointed.Philip A(Husband of Resident/Service User)

The team were incredible and the care they gave my father was second to none.Kendall T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

They regularly go above and beyond to help, even late into the evening.Jim H(Son of Resident/Service User)

I would without hesitation recommend Alban Manor you will not be disappointed.Philip A(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Alban Manor is a family-owned nursing home, close to St. Albans town centre. Nursing staff are on site 24/7 and are supported by a team of skilled carers. The Windsor Suite, located on the ground floor, provides support for 37 people who need more help with everyday life, including help with physical care needs. The Balmoral Suite, on the first floor, provides support for 43 residents who may have a...
Care Provided by Alban Manor Nursing Home
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
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- 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
All our fees are subject to an assessment. Please enquire directly with us.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alban Manor Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alban Manor Nursing Home 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
Owner
- St Albans Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Delia Abaza(Matron)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (78)
Visiting
- Open visiting hours
Parking
- Parking available on site
Alban Manor Nursing Home Reviews (141)
Alban Manor Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alban Manor Nursing Home has 141 reviews.
Alban Manor is focused on providing outstanding care. The staff are warm and friendly. They are open to receiving feedback and want to do the right thing for their residents. My mother is very happy at home and feels part of a community. Dementia is a difficult illness, and they have the expertise to deal with it.
We moved our Mum from another local care home due to a number of reasons, primarily lack of attention with regard to her health and well-being. Having lost faith in that particular care home, we decided to move our Mum to Alban Manor, where we were greeted from the start with warmth, kindness and compassion. Mum is now in a safe, clean place where she is being cared for by staff who are well-trained, kind, friendly and helpful. The rooms are bright, airy and clean, in fact, the whole home is spotless. There are daily activities and regular trips out. The management are very involved and keep a close eye on the day to day running of the care home. Nothing is too much trouble. There is always a warm welcome from all members of staff and management whenever we visit. As a family, we would highly recommend Alban Manor.
My Mother-in-law was very happy there for her short stay and enjoyed taking part in the daily activities in the communal lounge (that was not too big, therefore had a cosy appeal to it). She also used to enjoy her daily chats with the other residents.
Overall, I would highly recommend this nursing home
They have continued to provide support and advice with the utmost professionalism.
After the worst three months in our lives, we came to the nursing home, straight away it felt like we were going home. The atmosphere was so happy all the staff seeing you would always smile and say hello. I actually looked forward to coming to see her, even though she could not get out of bed she was always dressed and washed. Well done to everyone.
We have two friends staying here and the love and care shown has been brilliant. The staff are always trying to make us more and more comfortable. They really care about those staying here. I would truly recommend this place for anyone looking for true comfort and care.
All the staff are professional and caring, keeping us informed of any medication changes. I'm always made to feel welcome.
Albon Manor has exceeded my expectations in the way they have supported my mother's care. They have delivered person-centered, high-quality care. They are very professional, approachable and attentive. Every request is met. They create a friendly, calm, caring environment. I would highly recommend them.
I have no reservations in recommending the home.
Sadly we lost her on 1st November but we will always be truly grateful to the staff at Alban Manor for their loving support not only to my mother-in-law but to the whole family. It was clear to see that all the staff members genuinely cared for her wellbeing. She could not have received better care in her last weeks. The family were always made very welcome, it truly felt like my mother-in-law's home where we could come and go as we pleased and the staff began to feel like family too. My mother-in-law was never a demonstrative lady but the staff used to blow her kisses as they her passed her door and she would reciprocate, her face would light up when they came into the room.
We were required to find a nursing home for our mother after a stay in hospital following a stroke. Alban Manor was recommended to us by the palliative team at the hospital and we contacted them regarding end of life care. They visited our mother the same day to assess her needs and then agreed to look after her. We asked to have a high level of care and paid for this in addition to the continuing healthcare provided by the NHS. The transfer from hospital to Alban Manor was efficient. My mum was looked after wonderfully for five days by nurses and care staff. Every member of staff was friendly, kind and very sensitive to the situation and made the whole family feel welcome. We asked if prayers could be read to our mother and this was done regularly. The atmosphere in Alban Manor is warm and friendly whilst also being calm and professional. We feel truly honoured that our mother spent the last few days of her 91-year life in such a super place.
Thank you for your kind words Anna which I will share with our staff team. It was our privilege to support your mother in her last days. Sending you and the family our best wishes.
I think it has a great atmosphere. Staff friendly and will accommodate all your needs. Food great. Lovely new and fresh care home. Recommend to anyone. Beautiful big garden.
Thank you for the lovely comments Jason. I know our staff care greatly for your mum and have really enjoyed getting to know all the family. Thank you for all your support in our activities within the home.
The staff are enthusiastic and caring. For the most part, the service is very good but occasional overlap of information between day and night staff happens to go astray. Rooms clean, bright and well-appointed. Food quality exceptionally good and restaurant area very homely and inviting. Activities provided very good, cinema and crafts and music by very talented musicians.
Thank you for the lovely feedback Frank. We are indeed very fortunate with our caring staff. I take on board your comments about handing over information between day and night staff and look to see how we can further improve this process.
My Mum was here for a couple of weeks recently and I have very mixed opinions of it. The rooms and gardens are lovely, as expected, as it is newly opened. The food was very good and the chefs excellent and very happy to make food for individual tastes. The young care assistants were very attentive and kind. The nursing care I found very mixed, depending on who was on duty. Unfortunately, this let the whole experience down as I had hoped to have no worries with this, especially with the costs here.
At Alban Manor, we are always open to constructive feedback, so I thank you for your comments Hazel. Our Clinical Lead nurse is currently working with each of our nurses to ensure they are supported in their practice, their competencies assessed and to ensure that procedures and standards are maintained consistently every day. All your feedback will be fed back to the team.
I cannot recommend Alban Manor enough. At an extremely difficult time for our family this care home have truly made my dad feel so welcome and his family with real community spirit. It really is a home from home. The care from staff is excellent, sincere and comes from deep within. Activities delivered with enthusiasm and good range -particularly enjoy chair yoga with dad and cinema with popcorn! Lots of happy moments already with resident dog Roxy. Last Sunday enjoyed a lovely roast dinner with dad. Food delicious and nutritious menu. Environment bright and cheerful. Thank you so much, Alban Manor, you have given us reassurance and relief that our dad is being very well looked after as his needs have become more with vascular dementia. Excellent dementia unit with nurses present 24 hours a day.
We are so glad to see how well your Father is settling in. Thank you for all your support during this process. We look forward to seeing you regularly for yoga and other activities!
Excellent care home run by the most kind, caring people, could not wish for a better place for my father to end his life.
Thank you for your lovely feedback Paul. It was our privilege to care for your Father and we do hope you will stay in touch.
From our first visit to our last, we have been most impressed with the staff, facilities and care at Alban Manor. Will be recommending.
My mother needed respite care. Alban Manor was very welcoming and helped her settle in quickly, offering favourite food and drinks. The staff are all new but again nothing was too much especially the cook who asked her what she liked and how it was cooked. The team have made a great start to make the house feel like a "home" and we were really pleased with the care they gave our mum. The house has been refurbished to a high standard, mum called it her "hotel".
Thank you for your lovely comments, Ann. It was absolutely our pleasure to have your mother come and stay with us. Please do stay in touch.
My husband is getting on very well, the carers are very good and he is well looked after. Everyone is very polite and nothing is too much trouble. They always make sure he is comfortable. I feel like we are part of a family.
Thank you for your kind comments, Brenda. You and your husband are indeed part of the family and we will continue to work together to support him in the best possible way.
Management and staff are attentive and caring, whether to residents or to visiting friends and relatives. One gains the clear impression that this family concern and its staff have a vision of taking nursing care to a ‘higher level’ in order to satisfy residents’ and their family’s aspirations for the best care possible. They look certain to succeed!
Many thanks for your kind comments, Graham. As ever, we remain open to your feedback and suggestions about how we can further improve our services.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 May 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
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Meet the Team (4)

I am delighted to introduce myself as Matron of Alban Manor Nursing Home. I am a qualified nurse with over 25 years of experience. I live locally and love walking to work each day. I am so proud of the team that we have at Alban Manor. I hope you will come to visit to see what makes it such a lovely place to live and work.

Ionela joined us in 2019 as a Carer and for the last six years has developed her skills, always listening to residents, their families and colleagues to address their concerns and needs. In her spare time, she likes to cook and bring sweet treats for colleagues to enjoy. Ionela is a happy person and loves to make everyone smile.

"My passion is ensuring that residents receive the whole holistic experience whilst living at Alban Manor. I am a bit of a joker and love having a laugh with residents and staff.
I have a few hobbies, including attending soul festivals, my cats and being patron to a charity for my local community."

Nicola loves helping others, whether it be residents, staff or children. She worked as a primary school teaching assistant, a driving instructor and owned her own bridesmaids shop. In her spare time, she loves watching football and spending time with her two little girls.
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