Alexandra House

Hamstel Road, Harlow CM20 1BU
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9.8 99 Reviews
  • Alexandra House, Harlow
Alexandra House is situated in lovely grounds and next to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. This spacious home provides care for older people, older people with dementia and nursing care. All the bedrooms and lounges are beautifully furnished with wall-mounted flat screen televisions. The en-suites are fitted with light sensors to turn on the lights to aid those cared for and also contribute towards a greener environment.

The home has an area specifically designed for relaxation with soft fibre optic lights, oils to promote a sense of well being and peaceful pictures. A dedicated area for dementia care is designed to enable those cared for to maintain independence in a safe environment.

Care Provided by Alexandra House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 106 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mirela Taban (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (106)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2021
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Alexandra House

  • 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 from £1,275
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,275
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,425
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,750
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,750
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Alexandra House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Upon arriving at their home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. They kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps them to maintain an accurate record of who is in the building.
    In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.


  • Parking
  • The home includes dedicated parking spaces.


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9.8

Alexandra House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Alexandra House has 99 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel very lucky my father is in such a wonderful home. This year have been so challenging, but having the relief of knowing my dad is being looked after to the level he is - it's such a relief. The staff are so welcoming and caring; they always know what he needs without him being able to communicate.
The home is clean and modern. I'm always kept up to date - couldn't be happier.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The level of care during the day and the attention of the staff is first class. There are some incredible people working there who truly do care for the residents. My father-in-law was a resident there until he passed away and now my mother is there and I have seen first hand for some time how good
some of these carers are.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother cannot speak highly of the care and attention given to our mum. The nursing staff and all ancillary staff are brilliant. Well done to everyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Apples team was brilliant. They all delivered individual care. The cleaner also was quick to respond. Management staff should work as a carer occasionally.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and nurses at Alexandra House have treated my mother exceptionally well. She is comfortable, content and really feels cared for. She recently has a stint in the hospital, where she was miserable and neglected. The moment she returned to the home, she perked up and asked for ' a cup of tea'!
Her health had steadily improved since.
Staff are also fantastic at listening to the family. They generally care and keep us informed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff and management excellent.
Very obliging and will sort any problems swiftly if necessary. My friend is currently bed-bound so is not using many facilities or the activities but they appear to be very good.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First and foremost all of the staff are friendly and will always assist any questions if they are able to. Nothing is too much trouble. My mother has been resident for about a year now and has a far better care and activity than she did at home. My father came in for respite in December but unfortunately,
he has been given permanent placement due to a stroke and dementia. It appears that the home is always being decorated which is first class. Furniture, kitchens and flooring also being updated and room furniture. This is impressive as the old furniture is in good condition.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with level of care for my mum. Care home is spotless and can't fault personal hygiene. Carers/nurses and all staff friendly and caring and my mum seems very relaxed and comfortable. Great entertainment put on special days with activities - very impressed so far.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been well looked after for the past twenty-one months and the staff are friendly and helpful. Staff are quick to resolve any issues or problems that have occurred that we have brought to their attention. The management team have an open-door policy and will listen and do their best to implement
any reasonable suggestions. A very welcoming and approachable team, helping to put loved ones' wellbeing first.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring, considerate, loving, professional and honest. My mum is treated with warmth and upmost respect. She is supported in every way as am I when it's needed. All at Alexander House are our new adopted family as are we to them.
I am so fortunate to have chosen Alexander House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone cares all the time.
Nothing is too much trouble.
There's always warmth, love and support.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The respect and care given to my father for the last year of his life was to a very high standard.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband has only been in this care home since March this year. As well as Dementia, he also needs nursing care. All the staff understand his needs and give him the care he requires at all times. If there has been a health problem and he needed to transfer to hospital, I have always been informed.
Alexandra House is a friendly care home and I am satisfied with my husbands' placement there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother first entered Alexandra House in September 2018. From the very first day she was treated with kindness and respect, always kept clean and well fed and looked after to a very high standard. I can't praise enough the nursing staff and carers for their help in looking after my mother in the final
month of her life. The management and staff are very helpful and friendly. Thank you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Come every day to see my friend. I must say that the staff are great. They cannot do enough. The place is very clean and spotless.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't fault anything. Entire set up is excellent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother in law was a resident until her death on 28th December 2018.
She was cared for with the utmost kindness and supreme dedication.
The home and all staff are wonderful and we will always be grateful for their compassion.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful and efficient care staff.
Management are very friendly and helpful.
My dad has put on weight since coming to the home, he is not so frail now.
Excellent!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After being here a few weeks, my mother has improved greatly thanks to the caring staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found this care home to be excellent and very clean and tidy and friendly.
The staff are all very polite and kind.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.781)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.781) out of 10 for Alexandra House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.781 for Alexandra House is calculated as follows: ( (337 Excellents x 5) + (58 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 411 Ratings = 4.781

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Alexandra House is based on 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 106 registered maximum number of service users is 21.2, which has been reached with 35 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 Jul 2023

Overall
Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (6)

Mirela

Mirela Taban

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2017

Hello, My name is Mirela Taban and I am the Home Manager here at Alexandra House. I have a background in nursing in my home country and I have worked within the care sector as a nurse for over ten years now. I've had the pleasure of being a part of the Alexandra House family for 7 years, working in various roles around the Home. I am very passionate about my role and the residents are at the heart of all I do. I am always available to chat, my door is always open, and I look forward to welcoming you and our community friends to Alexandra House very soon!


Peter

Peter Nunn

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2015

I have been in the role for almost 10 years; February 2025 will mark my tenth year with Runwood Homes. I really have enjoyed my time to date with Alexandra House. We have a great team here, and it’s a pleasure to work with them; also, the management team is very supportive. I like pretty much all aspects of the role; it is a very demanding and rewarding role.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my partner and children. I also enjoy sports, mainly football and tennis; I am a bit of a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.


Marion

Marion Walker

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2020

I have been a receptionist at Alexandra House for 4 years. I really enjoy my role and all that goes with it. I enjoy seeing people every day; I like interacting with relatives and residents.


In my spare time, I am currently decorating my new flat, which I enjoy doing.


Lee

Lee Smith

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2020

My name is Lee, I’ve been a Housekeeper at Alexandra House for 3 years. I was domestic staff for 1 year, and I was promoted by our home manager, who has supported me with settling into my current role. I enjoy my job and the people I work with.


In my spare time, I do my housework and walk my dogs.


Martin

Martin Mares

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2020

My name is Martin. I grew up in Slovakia and spent 4 years studying to be a chef before moving to the UK. I came to the UK for a holiday and decided I liked it here and wasn’t going home! I took a role in retail to gain confidence in the English language before joining a renowned care provider as a kitchen assistant. Within 3 months I had advanced to chef and then very quickly to Head Chef.  It was a whole new experience learning about English cuisine and our quirky likes and dislikes; baking was a completely new experience, as I had not experienced this at home. My passion for my chosen career kept me in this role for 6 years, working across three different sites. I took the opportunity to progress to Regional Chef which involved menu planning, audits, recruitment, training, and writing policies, a role I continued in for 4 years.


I happened to see an advert for Head Chef at Alexandra House, which is very local to me and decided it was time to go for a change. I joined Alexandra House 4 months ago and have seen joining Runwood as a great career move. I love the friendliness of the team and the great management of Alexandra House, where I feel a highly valued member of the team.


I feel passionately that food is of the utmost importance to our residents and should be a high-quality, enriching experience at every mealtime for all. I aim to accommodate individual tastes, and if there is a particular food that a resident favours that is not on the menu, I will ensure we make it available for them. It is important for me to meet new residents when they arrive to discuss their preferences and any allergies alongside any needs for a modified diet.


“My plan for the summer is to hold international food days; Italian is my favourite to cook! Tasting days for the residents are something I am extremely excited about; let their tastes help steer the direction of our menus.”


Judith

Judith Buenafe

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Hello, my name is Judith, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Alexandra House. I bring over 12 years of experience in caring for elderly people, including those living with dementia. I began my journey at Alexandra House as a care assistant in 2012 and have worked my way up through various roles to become Deputy Manager.


I truly enjoy collaborating with our team to deliver the highest quality, person-centred care to all our residents. Every aspect of my role brings me joy, as it allows me to make a meaningful difference in their lives.


In my spare time, I am an active member of my church, where I also sing in the choir.