Greenwood Cottage
Residential care home · St Albans
40 Tippendell Lane, St Albans, AL2 3HL
Run by Psycare Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2017
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01727 874169
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 November 2017
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Greenwood Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-115998380
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Greenwood Cottage
Mild to moderate learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions are supported at Greenwood Cottage through a structured residential setting. The service is suited to adults who may be moving from hospital care into a less restrictive environment while working towards stability and greater independence.
Residents can take part in meaningful activities, community engagement and opportunities that build independence. Greenwood Cottage is registered for learning disability care without nursing, while Nouvita’s wider network includes supported living, specialist mental health and nursing services. Its role in the wider pathway is to support the move from hospital care towards more independent living.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with St Albans
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswell Residential HomeSt Albans | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Birchwood BungalowSt Albans | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greenview HouseSt. Albans | 0.7 miles | |||
| Allington Court Care HomeSt Albans | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Tenterden House Care HomeSt Albans | 0.9 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Psycare Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender LodgeSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Windermere HouseLuton | |||
| Winnett CottageStevenage | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bromham RoadBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lansdowne RoadBedford | Good | 7.4 | |
| Eltisley ManorSt Neots | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LeysBedford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Supports step-down from hospital
- Community and independence-building activities
- Structured residential care pathway
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
40 Tippendell Lane, St Albans, AL2 3HL
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Questions families ask
How much does Greenwood Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Greenwood Cottage 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Greenwood Cottage 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). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.