Lyndon Residential Home

2 High Street, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DH

9.2 26 Reviews

Funding & Fees Guide for Lyndon Residential Home

Funding Types Accepted

Self funding (Private)

Local Authority with Top-Up

Local Authority

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Residential Care £1,050 – £1,050
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,050 – £1,050
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,050 – £1,050
RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,050 – £1,050

(these prices are only a guideline, please contact Lyndon Residential Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

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Close to Local shops

Gardens

Lift

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Near Public Transport

Own Furniture if required

Phone Point in own room

Residents Internet Access

Smoking not permitted

Stairlift

Television point in own room

Wheelchair Access

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Review from Margaret C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My mother has resided at the Lyndon since January 2014. Her care has been of a consistently high standard. She is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. The staff have a genuine interest in her and her family, sharing happy events and consoling her when she feels anxious and weepy, my mother

has companionship and is enjoying the last years of her life. I never worry when I leave her after visiting, we can call in at anytime and are always welcomed.

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Review from Marion LS (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2016
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience

My mother moved into Lyndon Residential Home on 8th August 2016 after being in respite at another care home. She was unhappy there and asked to go home the whole time. All she did was sit in a chair on her own all day, apart from mealtimes and when visitors went to see her. She had no appetite and drank

little. After initial confusion, from the second day she moved into Lyndon Residential Home we saw a vast improvement. She interacted, joined in the activities on offer, her appetite came back and she is a very much happier person. We are so thankful for Lyndon Residential Home. We cannot fault it in any way.

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Review from Eunice P (Resident) published on 24 May 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My biggest concern is (having to be on a soft diet) the meals on the whole. I have now is getting more understanding for the method we have to contend with eg. having dentures - sore gums - (which are wearing away) Hiatal Hernia.
My opinion is - the cooking facilities are not suitable for persons of

our age, 80's and over - that is my opinion first and foremost. The food which is wasted and left on the plates is morally wrong and wasteful - because of poor conditions, owing to the shortage of English and persons with little knowledge of our methods we are used to.
Our chef at the moment is not always able to be here (I understand) and replacements poor as far as our custom. I think I can speak for most of us have been used to good English food cooked well.

Reply from Shubhes Shrestha, Home Manager at Lyndon Residential Home

First of all, a big ‘Thank You’ to our resident, Eunice, for an overall positive review!

Having said this, we must also address factual inaccuracies in the review itself. She has mentioned about the unsuitability of the cooking facility in the home. This could not be further from the truth, and certain concerns are due to current health issues, not the fact that we have not provided the correct nutrition for Eunice's needs.

At Lyndon, we use an award winning company. They provide us with a pre-prepared calorie specific diet especially designed for older people. All the pre-prepared meals are cooked in the kitchen in a special oven provided by the company itself. In fact, they have won many awards for food innovation and in particular in relation to modified texture (soft food).

At Lyndon, we pride ourselves on the care we provide; we are transparent when concerns are raised, having regular meetings with all our residents to ensure any issues raised are resolved quickly.

We very much value comments and suggestions from Eunice and her specific concern can be dealt with on an individual basis but we are obliged to challenge factual inaccuracies in her review particularly in reference to food and English culture.

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Review from Jan G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 February 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My relative has received excellent care in the two and a half years he has lived at Lyndon. He is happy and content. The staff are very welcoming and keep relatives well informed as well as creating a warm, relaxing and caring environment. Medical issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently. I would

not hesitate to recommend this care home.

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Review from Tom C (Son of Resident) published on 1 February 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mum has been at Lyndon House for a few years. The staff are fantastic and her care has been second to none. The home is lovely and the surrounding gardens are a joy in the summertime. We could not ask for a better second home for our mum.

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Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2016
Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

Carers and admin staff are very kind and helpful. Very pleased with how father has settled in, its difficult for elderly folk. He could have furniture from his home.

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Funding & Fees Guide for Lyndon Residential Home

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