Carpenders Park
Residential care home · Watford
Oxhey Lane, Watford, WD19 5RJ
Run by Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds76
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01923 982260
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 19 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Carpenders Park
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-18735576262
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Carpenders Park
Carpenders Park offers residential, respite and specialist dementia care for older people in Watford. The home combines permanent support with short stays, including respite for a trial period or convalescence after hospital treatment.
Care teams develop person-centred plans around individual needs and preferences, while families can remain involved through care-plan reviews and consultation. The home also provides dementia-friendly spaces, activities and trained staff support. Short stay respite care gives families a temporary option before a longer-term arrangement or during recovery.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Watford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn MereWatford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| HillsideOxhey | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Kailash Manor Care HomePinner | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Bushey House BeaumontBushey | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Wisteria LodgeWatford | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberley Manor Care HomeOrpington | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairfield Manor Care and Nursing HomeHitchin | Good | 8.0 | |
| Baycroft FlitwickFlitwick | Good | 7.4 | |
| Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing HomeBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenwood Court Care HomeChelmsford | Requires improvement | 7.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Short-stay respite care
- Person-centred dementia plans
- Dementia-friendly design
Suits: Families needing dementia care or a trial stay
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Oxhey Lane, Watford, WD19 5RJ
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Carpenders Park offer?
They offer residential, respite and specialist dementia care in a warm, homely setting.
Can families view and be involved in a resident’s care plan?
Yes. Families can be involved in personalised care plans, which are reviewed and updated regularly as care needs change.
How much does Carpenders Park cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Carpenders Park for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.