Friars Mead
Residential care home · Kings Langley
Rockliffe Avenue, Kings Langley, WD4 8DR
Run by Abbeyfield Hertfordshire Residential Care Society Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds27
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01923 270304
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Friars Mead
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-110297850
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Friars Mead
Friars Mead provides residential and respite care for older people in Kings Langley, with 24-hour support, en-suite rooms, home-cooked meals and a safe garden. The home’s smaller, homely setting is designed around companionship, shared meals and community rather than independent housing alone.
Daily life can include activities, entertainment, outings and family events, while residents’ meals take account of favourite dishes and dietary requirements. Rooms are generally unfurnished, allowing residents to bring their own furniture and possessions. Friars Mead also offers respite care for people needing a temporary placement, with weekly fees varying by dependency level and respite needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Kings Langley
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St LaurasKings Langley | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Manor ViewKings Langley | 0.6 miles | |||
| Arden House Nursing HomeKings Langley | 1.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Water Mill House Care HomeHemel Hempstead | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Tanners WoodAbbots Langley | 1.3 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Home-cooked meals shaped around preferences
- Small community setting
Ask about
- Rooms are generally unfurnished, so residents can bring their own furniture and possessions
Suits: Older people needing residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Rockliffe Avenue, Kings Langley, WD4 8DR
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Questions families ask
From what age can someone live at Friars Mead?
Abbeyfield welcomes people aged 55 and over to live in its retirement homes.
Can couples move into an Abbeyfield retirement home together?
Yes. Some Abbeyfield retirement homes have rooms or apartments specially designed for couples.
Can someone have a trial stay before moving into a care home?
Yes. Many homes offer a trial stay, which can be arranged with the house manager before a decision to move in is made.
Is room cleaning included at Friars Mead?
In all care homes, cleaning and tidying the room is included. In some houses it is not provided, but a cleaner can be arranged at an agreed cost.
Do Friars Mead rooms have en-suite bathrooms?
Yes. All care homes and independent living homes have en-suite bathrooms, although some older supported housing properties have shared facilities.
How much does Friars Mead cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Friars Mead 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.