Fosse House
Residential care home · St Albans
Ermine Close, St Albans, AL3 4LA
Run by Quantum Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2018
- 8.4Our score
- Beds81
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01727 819700
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 August 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Fosse House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-118532782
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Fosse House
Fosse House provides residential, dementia, respite and day care for older people, adults with physical disabilities and younger adults. The home is within walking distance of Verulamium Park and offers en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges, a café, landscaped gardens and a varied activities programme.
Residents can choose between social activities, hobbies, companionship and quieter time, with private dining and spaces for family visits also available. The wider organisation is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, supporting a resident-focused model across its homes. Residential, dementia, respite and day care gives families several routes to consider as needs change.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with St Albans
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonthill HouseSt Albans | 0.2 miles | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Vesta LodgeSt Albans | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Verulam House Nursing HomeSt. Albans | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Aston Grange Nursing HomeSt. Albans | 1 miles | |||
| Chiswell Residential HomeSt Albans | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Quantum Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesta LodgeSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mountbatten LodgeHemel Hempstead | Good | 8.4 | |
| Willow CourtHarpenden | Good | 8.4 | |
| Courtland LodgeWatford | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| GreenacresHatfield | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MeadBorehamwood | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Oakmoor LodgeBushey | |||
| Mayfair LodgePotters Bar | Good | 8.0 | |
| Furzewood LodgeWatford | |||
| Riverside LodgeRickmansworth | |||
| Anson CourtWelwyn Garden City | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dukeminster CourtDunstable | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Walking distance from Verulamium Park
- Café and landscaped gardens
- Not-for-profit care provider
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ermine Close, St Albans, AL3 4LA
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Questions families ask
Do the bedrooms have en-suite facilities?
Yes. Every bedroom is fully furnished with en-suite facilities, and rooms in the extension also include a shower.
Do they offer short-term as well as long-term care?
Yes. They offer both long-term and short-term care with personalised support.
How much does Fosse House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Fosse House 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.