CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street

About Us

We at CareTech Community 196 High Street offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Our home is a place where individuality is celebrated and where each person we support can live life the way they choose.

Set within the familiar surroundings of Rickmansworth's High Street, our home benefits from a genuinely community focused location. Residents have local shops, cafés and everyday amenities right on the doorstep, which encourages independence and helps maintain meaningful connections with the wider town. The setting is ideal for those who value being part of a lively neighbourhood whilst still having a comfortable, homely base to return to at the end of the day.

Our specialism lies in supporting adults, including younger adults, who live with a learning disability or autism. In practice, this means our approach is person centred, patient and rooted in a deep respect for each individual's preferences, routines and communication style. We work closely with residents to build the skills, confidence and daily rhythms that make a house feel like a true home. For families, this translates into peace of mind: knowing that your loved one is understood as a whole person, not simply defined by a diagnosis.

We also provide respite care, offering short stays that give family carers a well earned break whilst ensuring their loved one enjoys a positive, stimulating and safe experience with us. Whether respite is planned in advance or needed at short notice, we aim to make the transition smooth and reassuring for everyone involved.

Our most recent CQC inspection, carried out in July 2025, rated us Good overall, with Good ratings across the Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well led domains. The Safe domain was rated as Requires Improvement, and we are actively addressing the feedback to strengthen this area further. We believe in being open about our journey, and we welcome conversations with families about the steps we are taking to keep improving.

If you are exploring residential or respite care in Rickmansworth for an adult with a learning disability or autism, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Arranging a visit is often the best way to get a real sense of our home, meet the team and picture how your loved one might settle in with us. We are here to listen, to answer your questions and to walk alongside you at what we know can be a significant moment for any family.

Common questions about CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street

Where is CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street located?

CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street is a residential care home in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1BD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street provide?

CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street's CQC rating?

CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. CareTech Community Services - 196 High Street offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street

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Care We Offer

• Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
• Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 3 July 2025
• Report published: 3 July 2025

Overall: Good

• Safe: Requires Improvement
• Effective: Good
• Caring: Good
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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