What to expect at Highview Day Centre
Cherry Orchard, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3SD.
By choosing Highview Day Centre, you are in safe hands
From the moment you walk in, you’ll be greeted by our warm and friendly team, ready to make you feel right at home. We’ll give you a personal tour of the day centre, showing you all the facilities available, from our comfortable lounge areas and activity rooms to our dining space and peaceful relaxation areas. You’ll have the chance to meet some of our staff and other visitors, creating an immediate sense of community and belonging.
After your welcome, we’ll sit down together to discuss your individual care plan and the range of services we provide. Everything we do is person-centred, meaning your needs, preferences, and interests shape your day with us.
What to expect at Highview Day Centre
At our home, we take the time to truly understand each client as an individual. By working closely with families and speaking with the client themselves, we learn their likes and dislikes, their hobbies, past routines, and food preferences. This helps us create a fully tailored care plan designed to support comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.
Each day begins with a warm welcome. Residents are offered a hot drink and a biscuit, with toast available on request. Our team checks in with everyone to ensure they feel settled and supported before gently encouraging social interaction. Daily activities then begin, offering plenty of opportunities for engagement, creativity, and enjoyment.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, we host baking and cookery sessions with favourites that include mince pies and sausage rolls. Throughout the week, residents can enjoy quizzes, music sessions, bingo, board games, puzzles, colouring, and word games. We also arrange occasional afternoon teas within the community for those who wish to take part.
We are lucky to have Buddy, our friendly visiting dog, who has been coming to us since he was a puppy. He visits around three times a day and is adored by our residents, his presence always brings smiles and comfort.
Personal care
We work closely with local authorities to ensure each resident receives the level of care they require. Our team provides support with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always delivered with respect and sensitivity. We also have accessible bathing facilities, and staff are on hand to assist whenever needed.
montessori and Outdoor Activities
To support sensory stimulation and meaningful engagement, we provide Montessori-inspired materials, as well as a garden area where residents can plant seeds and take part in outdoor activities.
Each person who joins us receives exceptional support from our compassionate and experienced care team. We ensure every individual feels valued, respected, and understood, with assistance available for mobility, medication, personal care, and overall wellbeing. Our service is fully regulated, giving you complete confidence in the quality and professionalism of the care we provide.
We are also located close to our sister care home, Highview Lodge, which offers residential care services should you or your loved one ever wish to transition to full-time living in a care setting. This connection provides reassurance and continuity of care, ensuring you remain supported every step of the way.
Whether you join us for a few hours or spend the whole day, our centre offers a safe, friendly, and uplifting environment where comfort, companionship, and quality care come together perfectly.