Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

St Albans Road East, Hatfield AL10 0FJ
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  • Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare, Hatfield
Acacia Mews in Hatfield opened in 2012 and offers services to those who need residential, dementia or respite care. The top floor of the three-storey building contains mini-suites with kitchen facilities, suitable for couples.

Couples and companions are warmly welcomed in the home where their well-being, comfort and happiness are the team's top priority.

Other rooms are equipped with walk-in showers and flat-screen TVs and have plenty of space for personalisation. The communal lounges and courtyard garden with potting shed are full of activity and socialising, whether it’s hatching out chickens, gardening, or just having a conversation over coffee. There is an onsite hairdresser for residents to treat themselves to a fresh haircut or relax with a massage in the therapy room.

Care is given from a dedicated team of professionals who respect the dignity of each individual.

Residents are warmly welcomed and settle in quickly. Friends and family visits are encouraged, as is participation in the running of the home.

Facilities include: activities and games, a hair salon, a café, companion suites, a minibus and much more.

Care Provided by Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 68 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Deborah O'Hara (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (68)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2012

Funding & Fees Guide for Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,300
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (142)

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Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10, based on 70 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 142 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has been settling in to Acacia Mews. The staff have been excellent - patient, understanding and considerate, Dad has dementia and they have worked hard to help him integrate and settle in.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The initial arrival mum was very stressed about staying but I can honestly say the staff are amazing and calmed mum down and she is so happy here. She has made friends, taken part in activities and now has a new lease of life at 90 years old. We are all so happy we found Acacia Mews Care Home and thoroughly
recommend.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much taking the time to leave a 5 star review for Acacia Mews. Your mum has settled in so well. I will pass on your comments to the team


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I am incredibly grateful for the level of care the manager and her team have provided my grandma as she settles into Acacia Mews. We are happy she is safe and getting involved with all the activities. All the staff have been so kind to my family. This is the best care home I have ever visited. Thank
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Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for leaving Acacia mews a 5 star review. I will pass your comments onto the team


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acacia Mews holds a dear place in my heart. My mother's last few years were made special from the care and dignity she received here. The staff and management were always thinking and caring about the residents. thank you for all your kindness and support.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Acacia Mews. We are so pleased to hear that your mother's last few years were special. And thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was admitted to Acacia Mews Care Home, Hatfield, in August 2024. His parkinsons disease was acute at this stage, no longer noble. He died in the home on 26.01.2025.
The care latterly was excellent!
He required nursing/hospice level attention, which he received. He died comfortably and
in no pain. Such a relief to know that so well managed by the home.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Uncle came to Acacia Mews and was very well looked after. The location was great and the staff were amazing. He stayed till the end and he was looked after brilliantly. I would highly recommend Acacia Mews on every level. I did not have one criticism. I was so impressed with the care and dedication
my Uncle received. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very welcoming and friendly.
Staff very polite and caring areas are clean and tidy.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mother is being cared for very well. Lived here for over 2 years. The manager is always approachable and helpful in all matters. Mother appears happy here, so peace of mind when away.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was very happy at Acacia Mews Care Home and received excellent care. All of the staff were caring and kind and very good at communicating with us, as well as her. She enjoyed the food and events such as the children from the local primary school singing at Christmas. Thank you so much.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. Your mother was a pleasure to care for and had many friends here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum received excellent care and was very fond of all the staff who were so kind to her. She was very happy here and enjoyed the food and entertainment provided.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review. Your mother was a lovely lady and made many friends here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been here since May last year on the dementia floor. She seems settled and happy to be here. The staff are lovely, always happy to help with any concerns that may arise. They also keep you well informed of any health issues that occur. It is very clean and tidy and a great choice of food for
the residents.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were concerned my mother would not settle for a while but visited two days after admission, she was in the dining room having lunch, looking very bright and cheerful. She had also joined in an exercise class. The lady greeted us on arrival with such positive updates, we were absolutely delighted.
The staff have been supportive and positive. The facilities are first-class, environment is calm and welcoming.

Reply from Deby Ohare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review for Acacia Mews. Your mother has settled in really well and has shown us her great sense of humour. I will pass your feedback on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very settled and likes the home, she is always commenting on how nice it is and how lovely the staff are. As a family we find the home and staff friendly and caring and we feel my mother is living in a lovely environment. We also feel the ground floor suits her better than the second floor.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone has been absolutely wonderful. The care and support have been first-class.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very helpful and supportive in getting Dad settled in.
Dad has been observed by me to greatly improve his mobility and social aspect and it is great to see him flourish in a caring, helpful and supportive environment.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Acacia Mews Care Home. Your dad has settled in very quickly and made a lot of new friends.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been very kind in looking after my mum. The home was very comfortable and a happy place.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really appreciate how well looked after Mum was. She was safe, warm, well-fed and well-looked after. The staff were kind, friendly and helpful.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really pleased with the exceptional are my father-in-law has received. The staff are very professional, helpful and kind.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my father has received has been exceptional. All the staff are cheerful and helpful and there seems to be enough of them to cope well. The management have also been brilliant and prepared to go the extra mile. The key is that everyone seems to really care about the residents

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am completely assured and confident that my husband is receiving the best possible care by first-class staff. He is warm and comfortable in a happy environment.

Reply from Deby OHare, Manager at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Acacia Mews Care Home. Your husband is settling in well and the team are enjoying getting to know him.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.756)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10 for Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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 70 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 70 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 4.756 for Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (645 Excellents x 5) + (171 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 831 Ratings = 4.756

  • 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 Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 70 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 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 70 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: 4 Feb 2020

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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)

Bella

Bella Lech

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

My name is Bella, short for Izabela, and I am Polish. I have worked for Avery since 2014 and I am the Deputy Manager at Acacia Mews. My first role was as a hostess and care assistant. I was promoted to the senior care assistant role in December 2014 and then became a team leader in October 2015. I was promoted to deputy manager in February 2021.


I have a level 3 diploma in health and social care and the equivalent of a BSc (Hons) degree in psychology and social rehabilitation.


I really enjoy my work and can confirm we are all one big family at Avery.


My philosophy is simple, live life to the fullest and I would like everyone to do that


Ana

Ana Paven

Job Title: Team Leader

Joined: 2014

My name is Ana and I am 38yrs old.

I came to the UK from Romania in 2014 with my husband to build a new life.


In 2016, after many applications to different care homes, without success, Acacia Mews gave me a chance and I started to work as a Care Assistant on the night shift. With my ambition and respect for the role I was in, I was supported by Avery to complete my NVQ 2 in health and social care. In 2018 I was promoted to Senior Carer. In 2020 I enrolled at Bedfordshire University and started my level 5 in Health and Social Care.


In 2022 I changed to day shifts after I was promoted to Team Leader.


I am very dedicated to the job that I do, I am empathetic, and patient and enjoy working as part of a team.


Robbie

Robbie McLean

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2022

My name is Robbie and I am the Head Chef at Acacia Mews.


I first started working here in 2014 as a Kitchen Assistant. I worked my way up to a trainee Chef and achieved levels 1 and 2 in Hospitality and Catering. I left Acacia Mews in 2017 to gain more experience in different environments and I returned as Head Chef in 2022. I love the fact that I can be more creative here, and I missed the interaction with the residents.


I have 2 young Sons that keep me busy outside of work but I still find time to think about and practice new recipes. I think it is really important to get feedback from the people that live at Acacia Mews to ensure I can deliver the meals that they enjoy.


Aleksandra

Aleksandra Tomczak

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2013

My name is Aleksandra Tomczak but I like to be known as Aleks.


I am the Head Housekeeper at Acacia Mews. I started working here in 2013 as a Housekeeper before being promoted to Head Housekeeper in 2017.


I moved to the UK from Poland in 2008. I live with my Husband and our British Blue cat called Mr Wilson. I have one Son who now lives in Chicago, USA.


Interaction with the residents is a rewarding part of my role as well as working in a great team.


Corrinne

Corrinne Parish

Job Title: Wellbeing Coordinator

Joined: 2016

My name is Corrinne Parish and I am the Wellbeing Coordinator for Acacia Mews.


I have worked at Acacia Mews for 7 years.
I live with my Husband and have 3 children, 2 grandsons and a granddog.


My job role is to facilitate and deliver activities and events for the residents in the home. No day is ever the same whether it be organising resident days out, arts and crafts sessions, singalongs or having a quiet one-to-one conversation with an individual resident.


I love my job because it is so rewarding to see the residents' smiles and appreciation for what the well-being team do for them.


Urszula

Urszula Hoss

Job Title: Administartor

Joined: 2014

Hi, I am Urszula but I like to be called Ula. I am the Home Administrator at Acacia Mews.


I started working at Acacia Mews in 2014 as a Hostess and really enjoyed this role however after two years I applied to work in reception and become a Customer Services Advisor. I was successful and really enjoyed this position, meeting families, and residents and interacting with people really suits my personality.


I then had the opportunity to learn the role of Administrator and have been in this role for the past 5 years.


In my time outside of work, and apart from time with my family, I help out at Herts Phoenix Athletic Club and enjoy going for a run around Stanborough Lakes with my daughters and partner.


Frequently Asked Questions about Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

What types of Care is Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare provide?

Palliative Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare have?

There are 68 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare?

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, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare to the centre of Hatfield?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.