Which nursing homes in Hertfordshire are included here?

Seventy four registered nursing homes across the county match this search, among them Verulam House Nursing Home, Ashview Nursing Home, The Chase Care Centre and Potters Grange. Each holds its own registration with the Care Quality Commission setting out the care it may provide and the people it may support. They range from small homes to larger care centres with several units. Opening a profile shows the current rating and registration detail for that home.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home provides accommodation with personal support, meaning help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and daily company. A nursing home holds an additional registration that requires a qualified nurse on duty, allowing clinical needs such as wound care, catheter care or tube feeding to be met on site. Every provider on this page is registered to provide nursing care. Where someone's health is likely to decline, a nursing home avoids a further move later on.

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Hertfordshire?

Ask how many registered nurses are on shift by day and at night, and how absences are covered. Ask which clinical needs the home manages routinely and which would result in a hospital transfer. Check how care plans are written, how often they are reviewed and how families are told about changes. Ask to see the week's activities and speak with residents and visiting relatives while you are on site.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Hertfordshire?

Contact the adult social care team at Hertfordshire County Council and ask for an assessment of care needs. It can be requested by the person themselves, by a relative acting with their consent, or by a professional such as a general practitioner or hospital discharge team. The assessment is free and not means tested. If someone is already in hospital, the ward will usually begin the process, but a family can chase it directly.

Can Hertfordshire County Council fund a nursing home placement?

It can, where the needs assessment concludes nursing care is the right way to meet someone's needs and the financial assessment supports help with the fees. Capital above the upper national threshold means the placement is funded privately, while savings below it usually bring a contribution. The nursing element is considered separately and may attract a funded nursing care payment from the health service. Where needs are largely clinical, continuing healthcare funding is worth asking about.

How far in advance should we start looking?

Nursing placements are often arranged under time pressure, particularly from a hospital ward, so it helps to look before a crisis if the direction of travel is clear. A few weeks allows proper visits and a chance to ask about nursing cover rather than accepting the first available bed. Well regarded homes across the county keep waiting lists, and an early enquiry costs nothing. If a discharge is imminent, ask whether a short stay could bridge the gap.

Nursing Homes in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire has 78 CQC registered nursing homes. 40 are rated Good, 6 Outstanding, 21 Requires improvement, and 11 have not yet been rated. 49 of the 78 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Hertfordshire at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire County Council pays, residential care: £906 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,585 to £1,856, median £1,700
Care home beds filled across Hertfordshire: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79
People aged 75 and over: 113,100. Rising to 131,400 by 2035, up 16%
Care homes, last 12 months: 3 opened, 3 closed. 18 changed owner, covering 1,000 beds.
Who pays, across Hertfordshire (estimate): 34% council, 49% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 15,100. Rising to 18,600 by 2035, up 23%
People aged 85 and over: 32,700. Rising to 46,100 by 2035, up 41%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing a nursing home in Hertfordshire and what to look for

A nursing home differs from a residential one in a single decisive respect: a qualified nurse is on duty, which allows clinical needs to be met without moving someone every time their health changes. That makes questions about nursing cover, not decor, the ones that matter most.

What the inspection reports reveal

Each inspection judges a home separately on safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, so an overall word can hide a weaker score in one area. With twenty one homes here at Requires Improvement, reading what inspectors actually asked for is essential, as is checking whether the visit was recent. The six rated Outstanding, among them St Pauls Care Centre, are worth reading closely for the practice inspectors chose to highlight.

Questions about nursing cover

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, and what happens if one is off sick. Ask which clinical needs the home routinely manages, whether that is wound care, catheter care, diabetes, tube feeding or end of life support, and which would prompt a hospital admission instead. Ask how the home works with district nurses and the local general practice, and how quickly a deterioration is escalated.

Judging daily life, not just clinical care

Visit at a busy time and notice whether residents in bed are still included in the life of the home. Ask about activities for people with limited mobility, how families are kept informed, and whether a resident can bring familiar belongings. Where the home offers a short assessment stay, it will tell you more than any brochure about how someone settles.

Arranging nursing care in Hertfordshire and paying for it

Nursing placements carry two funding routes running alongside one another, which is the part families most often find confusing.

The care needs assessment

An assessment of care needs is free and available to anyone who appears to need support, whatever their savings. A practitioner reviews mobility, personal care, medication, cognition and clinical need, then records whether nursing care is the appropriate answer. Where someone is in hospital, the discharge team will usually organise this, though a family can request it directly.

How funding works

A financial assessment compares capital and income against the national thresholds, and responsibility for both assessments and for arranging funded placements rests with Hertfordshire County Council adult social care. Separately, the nursing element may attract a funded nursing care contribution from the health service, paid to the home regardless of savings. Where needs are primarily health related, it is worth asking whether continuing healthcare funding should be considered.

What fees include

Weekly fees reflect room size, whether an en suite is provided and the level of nursing required. Ask for a written breakdown of what the fee covers and what sits outside it, and check how any funded nursing contribution is shown on the invoice. Ask too how often fees are reviewed and what notice of an increase is given. It is also sensible to check what happens to the fee if a resident spends time in hospital and whether the room is held open.

78 nursing homes in Hertfordshire (showing 1–50)

Shaftesbury New Court Place · 99 Whitehouse Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Livability
We provide nursing care in Borehamwood for adults with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical disabilities, including younger adults, whose needs require qualified nursing alongside day to day support. Nursing care...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gardens Neurological Centre · High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited
At Gardens Neurological Centre, we provide nursing home care for people in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding communities. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults, and people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Verulam House Nursing Home · Verulam House, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4DH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Verulam Health Care Limited
We at Verulam House Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the historic cathedral city of St Albans, Hertfordshire. Our welcoming home provides a calm and supportive environment where residents receive professional,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Benslow Nursing Home · Benslow Rise, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Benslow Management Company Limited
We are a nursing home in Hitchin, caring for older people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Having registered nurses on duty means medication, pain, wounds,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Lea Grange Care Home · Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4UN
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Porthaven Care Homes (LG) Limited
At Lea Grange Care Home, we provide nursing care for people in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, in an environment where residents feel genuinely at home. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing · No 1 Lavender Fields, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
Lavender Fields is a care home with nursing in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and people with a physical disability,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Snowdrop House · Baldock Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9DT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Here at Snowdrop House, we provide nursing home care for people in Ware, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding communities. Our team supports a wide range of needs, including older person care, dementia care, mental health support, care for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities · 2 Lavender Fields, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
We provide nursing care in Hitchin for people with physical disabilities, adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults and older people, whose needs require qualified nursing alongside day to day support....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
White House Care Home · Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QL
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Priory CC130 Limited
White House Care Home is a nursing home in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Chase Care Centre · 4 Printers Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7QR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited
Here at The Chase Care Centre in Watford, Hertfordshire, we provide nursing home care for people with a range of needs, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our team works hard every day to make sure the people living with us feel...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Forest Care Village Elstree · Forest Care Village, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1EP
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Aspen Village Limited
Forest Care Village Elstree and Borehamwood is a nursing home providing both nursing and residential care for older people and younger adults. We support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Springs · 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PX
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Oakland Opco B Limited
Harpenden Springs is a nursing home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with qualified nurses on hand at every hour of the day and night. We care for older people whose health needs have gone beyond residential care or support at home, for people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fonthill House · Cassius Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4GD
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited
Fonthill House is a nursing home in St Albans. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability or autism, people with physical disabilities and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Erskine Hall Care Home · Watford Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3PA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited
Erskine Hall Care Home is a nursing home in Northwood, Hertfordshire, providing care for people whose needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. Because we are registered for nursing care, qualified nurses are part of our team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St George's Nursing Home · 42 Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Grand Park Homes Ltd
St George's Nursing Home is in Royston, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, for people living with dementia, for those managing mental ill health, for adults with physical disabilities and for people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Alban Manor Nursing Home · 1-2 Chene Drive, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5QP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St. Albans Care Limited
Here at Alban Manor Nursing Home, we provide specialist nursing and personal care for people in the heart of St. Albans, Hertfordshire. We support older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Catherines Nursing Home · Spring Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3PR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Grovewell Estates Limited
St Catherines Nursing Home is in Letchworth Garden City. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, for residents living with dementia and for people whose physical disability means they need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Pauls Care Centre · Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5XW
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Westgate Healthcare (Hemel Hempstead) Limited
Here at St Pauls Care Centre, we are proud to be a trusted nursing home in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, providing round the clock care and support to the people who live with us. Our most recent Care Quality Commission...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Conewood Manor Nursing Home · 60 Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Conewood Manor Care Limited
Conewood Manor Nursing Home is near Bishops Stortford, providing nursing care to older adults and to some younger adults, with respite stays available. Many of our residents live with dementia. Having registered nurses on site at all hours...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Westgate House Care Centre · Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Westgate Healthcare Limited
We are a nursing home in Ware, caring for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and those affected by sight or hearing loss. Nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Allington Court Care Home · Lye Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3TN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
We at Allington Court Care Home offer dedicated nursing care in the historic city of St Albans, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with complex needs across Hertfordshire and the wider East region. Nestled within the AL...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Aston Grange Nursing Home · Aston Grange Nursing Home, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NW
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Archers Healthcare Limited
Aston Grange Nursing Home is a nursing home in St Albans. We care for older people whose health needs mean qualified nurses should be close at hand, including many people living with dementia, and we also support people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Manor · Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9UA
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd
Hatfield Manor is a nursing home in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults, including residents living with dementia, adults with a mental health condition, people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wilton House Residential and Nursing Home · 73-77 London Road, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9BW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Wilton House Limited
Wilton House provides residential and nursing care in Radlett. We care for older people who need help with daily living, for those who need qualified nursing, for residents living with dementia, for people with a physical disability and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Nursing Home · Tamblin Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9EZ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (New OPCO) Limited
We are a nursing home in Hatfield, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, and a good deal of our work is with people living with dementia....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Chorleywood Manor Care Home · High View, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5TQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
Chorleywood Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose needs call for qualified nursing support, with registered nurses on duty. Our clinical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
House Beaumont · 57-59 High Street, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1QN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Bushey House Beaumont provides nursing care in Bushey, Hertfordshire, for older people and younger adults, including residents living with a physical disability. Qualified nurses are on hand throughout the day and night, so health needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Broad Oak Manor Nursing Home · Broad Oak End, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2JA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by L Adams and J Adams
Broad Oak Manor Nursing Home is in Hertford, and we care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, and for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing. Respite stays are available as well....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hill House Care Home · Elstree Hill South, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3DE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by DMP Healthcare (Hill House) Ltd
We are a nursing home in Borehamwood, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with the ordinary parts of daily life. Nurses are available at every hour, which means a change in somebody's condition is noticed...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Crosby Close · 1-2 Crosby Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0AT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MacIntyre Care
We at Crosby Close are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the historic city of St Albans, Hertfordshire, providing a warm and supportive home for adults with complex needs. Our nursing home combines clinical expertise with genuine...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Kilfillan House Care Home · Graemesdyke Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3LZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
We at Kilfillan House Care Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the historic market town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Our home provides a warm, supportive environment for older people and younger adults who benefit from...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Riverside Place · Plaxton Way, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7FB
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
We at Riverside Place are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the welcoming town of Ware, Hertfordshire. Nestled within the SG postcode area in the East of England, our home provides a calm and supportive environment for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Orchard Nursing Home · 129-135 Camp Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Caring Homes (TFP) Group Ltd
The Orchard Nursing Home is in St Albans, Hertfordshire, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for older people and younger adults, support residents living with dementia, and offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Monread Lodge · London Road, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6HG
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by THORNBY HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Monread Lodge is a nursing home in Knebworth, providing nursing care for older people and younger adults across Hertfordshire, including many people living with dementia. Qualified nurses are here at every hour, and that is what makes the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults
Ashview Nursing Home · Ware Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8RQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Curaa Homes (I) Ltd
We at Ashview Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming town of Ware, Hertfordshire. Our home provides a supportive setting where residents can feel safe, valued, and truly at ease, whilst families gain...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Springs · 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1PX
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
At Harpenden Springs we provide nursing care for adults in Harpenden and the surrounding parts of Hertfordshire who need more support than can be arranged at home. Qualified nurses are on duty here at all times, so we can care for people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Roebuck Nursing Home · London Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Finecare Homes (Stevenage) Limited
Roebuck Nursing Home is in Stevenage, and we provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose conditions require qualified nursing. Respite stays are available when a family carer needs a break or cover. Registered nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beaumont · Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, WD3 5BY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Chorleywood Beaumont is a nursing home in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tenterden House Care Home · Lye Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3TN
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
Tenterden House Care Home is a nursing home in St Albans. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, for people with physical disabilities and for younger adults with nursing needs. We also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Houndswood House Care Home · Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7HU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Ashray Holdings Limited
Houndswood House is a nursing home in Radlett. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Queensway House · Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5NP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd
Queensway House is a nursing home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Qualified nurses are on duty here at all hours rather than visiting, and that is generally why families come to us instead of to a residential home. Most of the people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Jacobs Neurological Centre · High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0HH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Elysium Healthcare No.2 Limited
Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth provides nursing care for adults with neurological conditions and complex needs, including older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brunswick Court Care Home · 62 Stratford Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4JB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited
Brunswick Court is a nursing home in Watford supporting older people who need nursing care, including many living with dementia, and adults living with a physical disability. We support younger adults too, and we offer respite stays. With...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Nursing Home · New River Gardens, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 6GU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (Home Counties) Limited
Broxbourne Nursing Home is in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. Because we have qualified nurses on duty, we can care for people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and we can usually continue caring for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kingfisher Nursing Home · Emmanuel Lodge, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9NQ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Westgate Healthcare Limited
Kingfisher Nursing Home is in Cheshunt. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with visual or hearing impairment. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
River Court Care Home · Explorer Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6TQ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.1 Limited
River Court is a nursing home in Watford. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs require a registered nurse on hand at any hour of the day or night. Many of the people we care for are living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lancaster Court · 108 High Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7AJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
At Lancaster Court, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Watford, Hertfordshire, supporting a wide range of individuals with varying needs and backgrounds. Our team works with older adults, younger adults, and people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Alexandra Care Home · 46 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Healthcare Homes (Spring) Limited
Alexandra Care Home is a nursing home in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dapplemere Nursing Home · Shepherds Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5HA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Dapplemere Nursing Home Ltd
Dapplemere Nursing Home is in Rickmansworth. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability and people with visual or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Meadowhill Care Home · Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Westgate HealthCare (Borehamwood) Limited
Meadowhill Care Home is a nursing home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Hertfordshire, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,700.	£906	£1,585 to £1,856
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Hertfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£1,036	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,766.	Not published separately	£1,678 to £1,874
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Hertfordshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Benslow Nursing Home, 29 July 2026, Good
St Catherines Nursing Home, 16 July 2026, Good
Heath Lodge, 30 March 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans, 16 December 2017, Good
Tenterden House Care Home, 20 March 2018, Outstanding
Trembaths, 7 August 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Hertfordshire

How many nursing homes are there in Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire has 78 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Outstanding, 40 Good, 21 Requires improvement, 11 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire County Council pays an average of £906 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,585 to £1,856 a week. Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,700. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Hertfordshire were inspected most recently?

Benslow Nursing Home (29 July 2026), St Catherines Nursing Home (16 July 2026) and Heath Lodge (30 March 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Local care news in Hertfordshire

CQC register adds a new care home in North Hertfordshire: Monread Lodge (5 November 2026)

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