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Convalescent Care & Rehabilitation

Expert care when recovering from illness or injury.

Included in Our Convalescent Care

24/7 Multidisciplinary Team

Access to experienced nurses and carers, led by a clinical manager with support from community healthcare professionals.

Personalised Care Plans

Bespoke goal setting and therapy programmes developed in partnership with the individual.

Adapted Environment

Featuring a therapy gym, cinema, salon and library to support individuals to safely rebuild skills and regain their independence.

Meaningful Activities

Varied therapeutic activities including Brain Gym, art and pet therapy, wish initiative and outings to stay active and engaged.

Personal Care

Support with washing, dressing, laundry, taking medication and managing hospital appointments.

Nutritious Meals

Delicious, balanced meals, treats and lighter Nighttime Yummy menu to meet specific dietary needs and preferences.

About Convalescence & Rehabilitation

At Water Mill House in Hemel Hempstead we support adults aged 18+ offering a homely, yet specialised environment for recovery. Our skilled, multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, nurses and wellbeing experts provides bespoke care to support the unique physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of our residents.

Our goal is to relieve individuals from the pressures of daily life, allowing them to focus fully on their recovery, rebuilding and regaining their independence as much as possible.

Our team is trained to understand the emotional impact of illness and injury, and we are here for family members too. We provide clear communication to ensure relatives feel heard, cared for and involved every step of the way.

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‎What Our Families Say

Mum is so much more active and is busy going on outings, joining in using her walker, things that were not happening previously. Highly recommend.

Anne

Resident’s daughter

Dad’s mental health, happiness and well-being improved greatly within a week of being out of hospital and cared for at Water Mill. Nothing is too much trouble and the staff are always cheerful and attentive. He is treated with dignity, care and tenderness.

Linda

Resident’s daughter

Dad went into Water Mill House Care Home after a hospital stay…Thanks to the support and care of the nursing and care staff, Dad was able to build up his strength and return home.

Louise B

Resident’s daughter

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Keeping Active

Utilising the state-of-the-art therapy gym, every resident benefits from a personalised training plan to improve their strength, balance and mobility. Together with wellness activities, daily entertainment and help with activities like bathing and dressing, it provides the ideal setting for recuperation.

How does Convalescent & Rehabilitation Care Work?

Convalescent care is a temporary, short-term stay in a care home, designed to support individuals who need time and professional care to recover after surgery, illness, or injury. It’s ideal for those who no longer need acute medical care at hospital, but still need continued expert care and support before returning to their own home.

At Water Mill House, we offer convalescent care with an emphasis on personalised support, in a luxurious environment where people can relax, recuperate, and regain their strength. Our experienced team, led by our clinical manager, is on hand 24/7 to provide bespoke nursing care to manage pain, and physiotherapy to promote strength and mobility to support independence. As well as providing gentle assistance with daily needs, laundry, and meals.

Convalescent care is particularly beneficial for adults who are transitioning from hospital to home but still need medical attention and specialist support. Water Mill House is designed to support those recovering from surgery, illness or injury who require short-term professional care to rebuild confidence and aid their effective recovery.

At Water Mill House Care Home, our priority is ensuring that each person has the support and resources they need to recover as fully as possible. Whilst giving families peace of mind that everything is taken care of. For more information, please contact our kind, expert team to discuss how we can help you or your loved one on the road to recovery.

Our rehabilitation care is suitable for adults (aged 18 or above) who have experienced a physical injury or illness and require intensive support to regain their strength, mobility, and independence.

This includes specialist care for neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease and stroke, or following orthopaedic surgery for a limb amputation, or a knee or hip replacement. Expert rehabilitation includes physical therapy to build stamina, occupational therapy for mobility and self-care, and speech and language therapy, where needed, to aid communication.

We provide a range of support for adults recovering from surgeries, such as orthopaedic procedures, or serious injuries. We recognise that each person’s recovery is unique and take time to get to know each person, to understand their needs and goals to ensure they have a personalised recovery plan that suits them. This is regularly reviewed with access to specialist equipment, clinical expertise, personalised training plans and bedside wellness activities.

Activities Tailored to You

We organise daily activities and entertainment for everyone in our care. This includes art therapy, music and movement, mindfulness, and fun quizzes and games. As well as popular Knit and Natter, Saturday ramble and gardening clubs that keep people connected to their passions and taking pride in their accomplishments.

Holistic bedside therapies are an integral part of our care too. Creating trusting relationships with caregivers and a safe space to enjoy massage, pampering and Namaste Care to enhance wellbeing.

We enjoy regular visits from performers, therapy animals and schoolchildren, including our Duke of Edinburgh youth volunteers, who uplift with their energy and enthusiasm. Each week we also explore new and varied places of interest on our private minibus, from local tea rooms to historical sites.

We host a weekly resident forum, and monthly relatives meeting to share feedback and ideas to shape our services. These are streamed to give everyone the chance to participate.

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Friends & Families Are Always Welcome

We extend this same care to our families, who are always welcome, day and night. Visitors can join for a meal, an activity session, or take part in our many celebrations throughout the year. Their feedback is encouraged after each visit, with invites to regular update meetings hosted by our manager. Our team is always on hand to listen and offer advice whenever you need us.

Our luxurious home is purpose-built and includes stunning spaces for residents and their loved ones to enjoy. From our private dining room, which can be hired for special events, to the cinema and salon, Water Mill House provides a welcoming environment in which to create precious memories.

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Meet Our Physiotherapist

My job is to ensure that everyone benefits from a personalised training plan to improve their strength, balance and mobility. I run private sessions in the fitness suite, and group classes throughout the week to keep residents motivated and engaged. This is complemented with wellness activities, daily entertainment and around the clock support with personal care. Water Mill House provides the ideal setting for recuperation.

Danny Physiotherapist

Making Dreams Come True

Our Wishing Well initiative runs throughout the year to create personalised experiences for our residents to treasure. We believe it’s never too late to fulfil long-held dreams, and encourage everyone to participate. Often, it’s the little things that mean the most, from growing a bumper crop of tomatoes for David, a former Spitalfields barrow boy, to arranging a champagne birthday tea for Queenie and her family. No matter how big or small, we love the challenge of creating these special moments for everyone in our care.

The Wishing Well Experiences to Treasure

Linda

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

Linda fondly remembered flying kites with her father as a little girl. Armed with supplies, we took to the skies at Dunstable Down. Linda said: “Although it was almost 70 years since I’d done it, the memories came flooding back and it was so much fun!”

Romayne

Keeping En Pointe!

Professional dancer Romayne yearned to watch a ballet again. So, we arranged a special visit to the Bovingdon Dance Academy to watch rehearsals. Romayne said: “It means the world to me that I can continue my love for dance at Water Mill House.”

David

Bumper Harvest

David worked at Spitalfields and longed to rekindle his love of gardening. So, we ensured he had everything he needed to produce a bumper summer crop. David said: “I’m delighted with what I’ve been able to grow at Water Mill House!”