Care services / End of life care
End of life and palliative care in Arlesey, near Henlow
Chase House is a residential care home with nursing on House Lane in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. As a palliative care home, we provide end of life care focused on comfort, dignity and pain management, for residents and for the families who love them.
Pain management and comfort care
Care that respects each person's wishes
Qualified nurses on site, 24 hours a day
Secure, landscaped gardens
What is end of life care?
End of life care, also known as palliative care, is care for people in the last stage of a life-limiting illness. It focuses on pain management, comfort and dignity.
At Chase House, end of life care is provided by or under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, 24 hours a day. We plan care around each person and what matters to them, and we support their family too. Because we’re a residential care home that also provides nursing and dementia care, residents can often stay with us through to the end of their life, without having to move somewhere unfamiliar.
Residents live in a home that dates back to the 1850s, with high-ceilinged bedrooms, most with en-suite facilities, and secure gardens with water features, a sensory garden, and animal and bird enclosures. Families are welcome to bring familiar things from home to help their loved one feel comfortable.
Our care
End of life care alongside residential and nursing care
Chase House provides end of life care alongside residential care, nursing care and dementia care, so the people who live here can be cared for in one place as their needs change.
End of life care
For comfort and dignity
For people in the last stage of a life-limiting illness.
- Pain management and comfort
- Person-centred care that respects their wishes
- Support for families as well as residents
Nursing care
For ongoing health needs
For people who need care from qualified nursing staff.
- 24-hour support
- For residents with disabilities, immobility or long-term medical conditions
- Provided by, or under the supervision of, qualified nursing staff
Finding us
A care home near Henlow, within reach of Luton
If you’re looking for a palliative care home or residential care home near Henlow or Luton, Chase House is on House Lane in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6YA.
It’s a 50-bed home within walking distance of local shops, amenities and public transport, and our minibus and adapted car take residents on trips and to appointments.
FAQs
Questions about end of life care
If you have a question that isn’t here, or you’d just like to talk, call us on 01462 731276.
What is end of life care?
End of life care, also known as palliative care, is care for someone in the last stage of a life-limiting illness or old age. The focus is on their comfort: managing pain, easing symptoms and making sure they feel safe, respected and cared for.
Can my relative stay at Chase House if they already live here?
Often, yes. Because we provide nursing care as well as residential care, many residents can stay at Chase House at the end of their life, with the team and surroundings they know, rather than moving somewhere unfamiliar. We’ll talk this through with you gently and honestly.
Where is Chase House?
Chase House is on House Lane, Arlesey, Bedfordshire SG15 6YA, close to Henlow and within reach of Luton. The home is within walking distance of shops, amenities and public transport. It’s close enough for family to visit easily.
How is end of life care funded?
We know money is the last thing you want to think about right now. End of life care may be funded by the NHS through NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can sometimes be arranged quickly for people nearing the end of life. It can also be funded by the Local Authority after a needs assessment, or paid for privately. Fees are based on each person’s assessed needs. Call us and we’ll help you understand what applies.
Can we visit first?
Of course. You’re welcome to come and see Chase House and meet the team. If things are moving quickly, call us and we’ll do all we can to see you soon.
Can we spend time with them?
Yes. We know how precious this time is. Please talk to us about visiting, so we can help you be there as much as you’d like. Our team is here to support you as well as your loved one.
How do I arrange end of life care?
Call us on 01462 731276 or get in touch through our contact page. You don’t need to have the right words or everything worked out. Just call, and we’ll take it from there.