Dementia care homes in Watford

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Watford has 12 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 5 Good and 5 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for a residential care place and £1,043 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Watford (24)

Watford at a glance

12on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement5
  • Not yet rated1
  • 55% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.3 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Watford are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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12 dementia care homes in Watford

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Tremona Care Home

Run by B & M Investments Limited

Alexandra Road, Watford, WD17 4QY
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 44 residents in Watford, run by B & M Investments Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Prince Michael of Kent Court

Run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company

Stratford Road, Watford, WD17 4DH
GoodCQC · Mar 2025
  • Residential
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Prince Michael of Kent Court supports older people and younger adults with residential care and residential dementia support. Personal care, meals, medication and activities form part of the care-home service, with support matched to assessed needs.

Shorter stays are also available through respite care, alongside permanent care. Families considering a temporary placement can therefore explore a service that offers both ongoing accommodation and…

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Amberside

Run by 3A Care (London) Limited

17-19 Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HR
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 21 residents in Watford, run by 3A Care (London) Limited. Supports dementia, older people and mental health.

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Montrose Care Home

Run by B & M Hemel LLP

95 Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PE
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 50 residents in Watford, run by B & M Hemel LLP. Supports dementia and older people.

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Rosslyn Residential Care

Run by RNJ Care Limited

6-8 Rosslyn Road, Watford, WD18 0JY
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Rosslyn Residential Care provides long-term residential care, respite care and short-term breaks for older people, including people with dementia, mental health or physical support needs. The home maintains privacy, dignity and independence within a family-style setting.

The 30-room home occupies three floors in a building with period features, with patio and garden areas outside.

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The Chase Care Centre

Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited

4 Printers Avenue, Off Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7QR
GoodCQC · Sept 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 110 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

The Chase Care Centre provides permanent and respite residential and nursing care, including dementia care, for older people and younger adults. Residents can receive support after hospital discharge, during a temporary placement or when ongoing nursing supervision is required.

The home combines care planning with activities, entertainment and communal dining.

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Courtland Lodge

Run by Quantum Care Limited

Courtlands Close, Watford, WD24 5GW
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Courtland Lodge supports people who are finding it increasingly difficult to live independently, with residential care and a community-based daily routine. The wider service includes dementia, nursing, respite and day care, while its not-for-profit structure focuses on residents rather than shareholders.

The home has lounges, dining rooms, cosy corners and a Best Friends Café serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes for residents and visitors.

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Lancaster Court

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

108 High Road, Leavesden Green, Watford, WD25 7AJ
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Lancaster Court provides residential and dementia care for older people, with the wider Runwood Homes service also covering nursing and respite care. The home’s approach is centred on understanding each resident’s needs, preferences and life story, while encouraging independence, social interaction and participation.

Residents can personalise their rooms with familiar belongings, join daily activities and take part in minibus trips into the local…

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St Anthony's

Run by R.M.D. Enterprises Limited

3 Mildred Avenue, Watford, WD18 7DY
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

St Anthony's provides residential and dementia care in Watford, with additional respite, palliative and geriatric care services. The home is designed for older people and younger adults, and its care model combines daily support with coordinated healthcare when needs become more complex.

Registered nurses provide 24/7 support, working alongside GPs, nurses, consultants and other specialists.

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Greenbanks

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Greenbank road, Watford, WD17 4JR
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Greenbanks supports older people, younger adults and people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Before moving in, an assessment explores each person’s needs, preferences and routines so support can be arranged around the individual.

Residents can take part in activities, outings and community events, with Runwood Homes’ minibus service helping people remain active beyond the home.

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Brunswick Court Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited

62 Stratford Road, Watford, WD17 4JB
Requires improvementCQC · May 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 90 residents in Watford, run by Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Orchard House

Run by SDC Healthcare Limited

24 Garston Lane, Watford, WD25 9QJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 10 residents in Watford, run by SDC Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Watford?

12 dementia care homes in Watford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in Watford are rated Outstanding?

Tremona Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Watford?

Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for residential care and £1,043 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,400 and £1,882. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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