# Burleigh House Care Home > Burleigh House | Residential & dementia care home in Baldock, Hertfordshire Facts - Address: 41 Letchworth Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AA - Phone: 01462 893216 - Email: enquiries@burleigh-house.com Key pages - [Residential Care](https://burleigh-house.com/residential-care/) - [Dementia Care](https://burleigh-house.com/dementia/) - [Respite Care](https://burleigh-house.com/respite-care/) - [Philosophy & Services](https://burleigh-house.com/philosophy-services/) - [Activities](https://burleigh-house.com/activities/) - [Fees & Funding](https://burleigh-house.com/fees/) - [Careers](https://burleigh-house.com/careers/) - [Testimonials](https://burleigh-house.com/testimonials/) - [Awards](https://burleigh-house.com/awards/) - [Legal & Policies](https://burleigh-house.com/legal/) - [Contact](https://burleigh-house.com/contact/) Frequently asked questions Q: How long can a respite stay be? A: Respite stays are flexible, from just a few days to several weeks, depending on what's needed. Get in touch and we'll talk through what would work best for your situation. Q: Do respite residents get the same care as permanent residents? A: Yes. Respite residents receive exactly the same standard of personal care, meals and activities as everyone else living at Burleigh House, for the length of their stay. Q: Can a respite stay turn into a permanent move? A: Yes — many families use a respite stay as a trial before deciding on a permanent move. If it feels right, we can talk through what a longer-term stay would look like. Q: Is respite care available for dementia residents? A: Yes, we offer respite stays for residents living with dementia as well as residential respite. See our Dementia Care page for more detail. Q: What is residential care? A: Residential care provides personal support with everyday living, washing, dressing, medication and meals, in a home-like setting, for people who don't require clinical nursing care. At Burleigh House, this is delivered by a consistent, familiar team in a small, family-run home. Q: What is the difference between residential and nursing care? A: Residential care covers personal care and everyday support. Nursing care additionally includes clinical nursing support from a registered nurse for residents with more complex medical needs. Burleigh House provides residential and dementia care, not nursing care. Q: Can residents bring their own furniture or belongings? A: Yes, we encourage residents to personalise their rooms with familiar furniture, photographs and belongings — it helps make Burleigh House feel like home from day one. Q: Is a short-stay or trial period available? A: Yes — alongside permanent residential care, we offer flexible respite stays, which many families use as a trial before deciding on a permanent move. See our Respite Care page for more detail. Q: What postcode is Burleigh House in? A: Burleigh House is in Baldock, Hertfordshire, postcode SG7 6AA. Q: How can I check Burleigh House's CQC rating and inspection reports? A: Burleigh House's Care Quality Commission (CQC) profile, current rating and full inspection reports are publicly available on the CQC website and the NHS website, searchable by the home's name or Baldock location. Q: Where is Burleigh House located? A: Burleigh House is a family-run care home at 41 Letchworth Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6AA — in North Hertfordshire, within reach of surrounding towns including Letchworth, Royston, Hitchin and Stevenage. Q: Is Burleigh House a small, family-run care home or part of a large chain? A: Burleigh House is a small, family-run care home, not part of a large corporate chain — giving a more personal, consistent approach to care. Q: What areas does Burleigh House serve? A: Burleigh House welcomes residents and families from all around the United Kingdom, with most residents coming from Baldock, across North Hertfordshire and from London, including nearby towns such as Letchworth, Royston, Hitchin and Stevenage. Q: Are there care home jobs available at Burleigh House in Baldock? A: Yes — Burleigh House recruits for a range of care roles in Baldock; current opportunities are listed on our Careers page, and speculative applications are welcome. Q: How do I become a care worker in the UK? A: No specific qualification is required to start as a care assistant- we provide full training through a dedicated internal trainer and support new starters towards recognised qualifications. Q: What is daily life like in a care home? A: Daily life includes personal care and support, regular meals, and a full programme of activities and social events — at Burleigh House this runs seven days a week and is included in the weekly fee, alongside quieter time for residents who prefer it. Q: Do care homes offer activities and social events? A: Yes — at Burleigh House, a full activities programme runs every day of the week as standard, covering social, physical and creative activities for residents. Q: What is dementia care and how is it different from residential care? A: Dementia care provides the same personal support as residential care, alongside specialist understanding of memory loss, confusion and behavioural changes — including familiar routines, secure environments, and staff trained specifically in dementia support. At Burleigh House, dementia care is offered alongside residential care under the same roof. Q: Are care homes safe for people with dementia? A: Yes, when the home is set up for it — dementia-friendly design, secure surroundings, consistent staff, and structured, familiar routines all help residents living with dementia feel safe and settled. This is central to how Burleigh House's dementia care is run. Q: Does Burleigh House offer respite care for dementia? A: Yes — Burleigh House offers respite (short-term) stays for both residential and dementia care, giving family carers a break while their relative continues to receive the same standard of specialist care. Q: What is the difference between residential and nursing care? A: Residential care provides personal care and support with daily living — help with washing, dressing, medication and meals — in a home-like setting. Nursing care additionally includes clinical nursing support from a registered nurse for residents with more complex medical needs. Burleigh House provides residential and dementia care, not nursing care. Q: How do I choose a care home for my parent? A: Visit in person, speak to staff and residents, check the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and daily activities, and trust your own impression of the atmosphere. Most families find that a home which feels warm, calm and genuinely welcoming on a visit is the right sign — we'd encourage the same approach when visiting Burleigh House. Q: What questions should I ask when visiting a care home? A: Useful questions include: What is the staff-to-resident ratio? How is a care plan created and reviewed? What activities happen day to day? How are family members kept involved? What does a typical day look like for a resident? We welcome all of these questions during a visit to Burleigh House. Q: What makes a good care home? A: Warm, consistent staff who know residents personally; a clean, comfortable and homely environment; a genuine programme of daily activities; clear communication with families; and a person-centred approach to care planning are all strong signs of a good care home — qualities Burleigh House aims to provide every day. Q: How do I get my mum or dad into a care home? A: Start by contacting the home directly to discuss needs and arrange a visit, then a care needs assessment (from the local council or privately) confirms the right level of care. From there, Burleigh House carries out its own assessment, helps select a suitable room, and provides a clear written fee before admission. Q: Is it normal to feel guilty about moving a parent into a care home? A: Yes, this is an extremely common feeling, and it doesn't mean the decision is wrong. Many families who choose Burleigh House find that once their relative is settled, safe and well cared for, the relief of knowing they are properly supported outweighs the initial guilt. Q: When is the right time for a parent to move into a care home? A: There's no single right moment — common signs include increasing difficulty managing daily tasks safely, a decline in health that needs more support than family or home care can provide, social isolation, or a recent health crisis such as a fall or hospital stay. Burleigh House's team can talk through whether now is the right time. Q: How do I talk to a parent about moving into a care home? A: Start the conversation early and involve them in the decision where possible, focus on their wellbeing and independence rather than "giving up" their home, and consider visiting homes together — including Burleigh House — so the decision feels like theirs, not something being done to them.