Crosby Close
Nursing home · St Albans
1-2 Crosby Close, Off Hill End Lane, St Albans, AL4 0AT
Run by MacIntyre Care
- GoodCQC · May 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds12
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01727 833142
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 May 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Crosby Close
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-119126184
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Crosby Close
Nursing care for adults with learning disabilities is the clearest role of Crosby Close. The home is registered as a care home with nursing, and the relevant register includes learning disabilities. It forms part of MacIntyre, which provides learning, support and care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism across England and Wales.
MacIntyre’s stated vision is for people to live lives that make sense to them, using their skills and interests to contribute and connect within their communities. Crosby Close is therefore suited to families and professionals considering a setting where nursing provision and learning-disability support need to be considered together.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with St Albans
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milehouse LaneSt Albans | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Belle VueSt. Albans | 0.7 miles | |||
| The Orchard Nursing HomeSt. Albans | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beau Sejour Care ServicesSt Albans | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Lavender LodgeSt Albans | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by MacIntyre Care
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station RoadSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Grove -2Bedford | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -4Bedford | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -6Bedford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hubbard CloseFlitwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| Saxon CloseFlitwick | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ceely RoadAylesbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Southview CloseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Anvil CloseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Daubeney GateMilton Keynes | Good | 7.4 | |
| 42a HaddonMilton Keynes | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marley GroveMilton Keynes | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Learning-disability nursing care
- MacIntyre charity setting
- Community-focused support
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing nursing support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
1-2 Crosby Close, Off Hill End Lane, St Albans, AL4 0AT
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Questions families ask
How much does Crosby Close cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Crosby Close for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £1,043 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Crosby Close whether it takes residents funded by Hertfordshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.