Elderly care homes in St Albans

Updated

St Albans has 19 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 13 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 2 homes are 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 St Albans (35)

St Albans at a glance

19on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good13
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated2
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care74% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in St Albans 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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19 elderly care homes in St Albans

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Fonthill House

Run by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited

Cassius Drive, Kings Park, St Albans, AL3 4GD
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 64 residents in St Albans, run by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Tenterden House Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited

Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TN
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in St Albans, run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Beau Sejour Care Services

Run by Beau Sejour Residential Care Home Limited

12-14 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DL
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Beau Sejour Care Services supports adults with learning disabilities through residential care, supported living and personalised home care in St Albans. The residential home provides personal care and accommodation for ten adults, with support aimed at dignity, independence and participation in community life.

An adapted minibus and seven-seater vehicle help service users access the community and day centre.

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Fosse House

Run by Quantum Care Limited

Ermine Close, St Albans, AL3 4LA
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 81 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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…

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Willow Court

Run by Quantum Care Limited

Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, AL5 5SD
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 81 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Willow Court offers residential and dementia care for older people in Harpenden, with support designed for those who are finding it increasingly difficult to live alone. The home provides communal lounges, cosy corners, dining rooms and other shared areas, alongside a programme intended to help residents socialise and remain engaged.

Quantum Care also describes short-term care and day care across some of its homes, but Willow Court’s local…

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Alban Manor Nursing Home

Run by St. Albans Care Limited

1-2 Chene Drive, Waverley Road, St. Albans, AL3 5QP
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 80 residents in St. Albans, run by St. Albans Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Birchwood Bungalow

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Off How Wood, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2QZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Birchwood Bungalow supports older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities through residential care. It is part of Voyage Care’s wider provision for autism, brain injuries and complex needs, with support planned around individual goals, preferences and values.

The service can provide residential, supported living and community pathways, including support at home or in a registered care home.

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Chiswell Residential Home

Run by Mrs S Dewing

193 Watford Road, Chiswell Green, St Albans, AL2 3HH
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in St Albans, run by Mrs S Dewing. Supports older people and mental health.

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Clare Lodge Care Home

Run by B & M Investments Limited

8 Battlefield Road, St Albans, AL1 4DD
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 24 residents in St Albans, run by B & M Investments Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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St Matthews Care Home

Run by Colleycare Limited

Chequer Lane, Redbourn, AL3 7QG
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 79 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 79 residents in Redbourn, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Strathmore Lodge

Run by ODK Care Hotels Ltd

2 Hall Place Gardens, St Albans, AL1 3SP
GoodCQC · Aug 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 19 residents in St Albans, run by ODK Care Hotels Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Tara's Retreat Care Home

Run by Colleycare Limited

High Street, Sandridge, St Albans, AL4 9DQ
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 69 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 69 residents in St Albans, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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The Orchard Nursing Home

Run by Caring Homes (TFP) Group Ltd

129-135 Camp Road, St. Albans, AL1 5HL
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

The Orchard Nursing Home provides residential and dementia care for older people in St Albans. The home is part of Caring Homes, whose approach is built around person-centred care, individual interests and meaningful activities.

Residents can take part in light exercise, reminiscence sessions and gardening, with trips arranged using a private minibus.

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Verulam House Nursing Home

Run by Welford St Albans Ltd

Verulam House, Verulam Road, St. Albans, AL3 4DH
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Nursing, residential, respite and palliative care are offered at Verulam House Nursing Home in St Albans, alongside support for physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Individual care plans are developed around each resident’s health needs, routines and preferences, with person-centred support intended to preserve dignity and independence.

Residents receive 24-hour nursing care and can see a visiting GP when medical needs require attention.

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Vesta Lodge

Run by Quantum Care Limited

Watling View, St Albans, AL1 2PB
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Vesta Lodge provides residential and dementia care for older people, with adult day care available through selected Quantum Care centres. Day care supports older people still living at home or with family, giving carers time away while their loved one receives daytime support.

The home includes lounges, dining rooms and quieter communal areas, alongside activities that help residents remain engaged and connected.

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Allington Court Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited

Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TN
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 44 residents in St Albans, run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Bricket Wood Care Limited

Run by Bricket Wood Care Limited

9 The Uplands, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3UW
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Bricket Wood Care Limited supports people with learning disabilities and autism who may also have secondary mental health or sensory needs. Its six-bedroom residential home, The Uplands, is shaped around choice, control and independence within the community.

The service works with families and professionals during assessment and support planning, and can provide respite support for families in crisis.

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Aston Grange Nursing Home

Run by Archers Healthcare Limited

Aston Grange Nursing Home, 104 Tavistock Avenue, St. Albans, AL1 2NW
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Aston Grange Nursing Home provides nursing and dementia care in a homely setting for older people and younger adults with care needs. Its person-centred programmes are shaped around each resident’s needs, preferences and life story, with support for physical wellbeing, emotional fulfilment and social connection.

The home offers music therapy, pet therapy, creative arts and one-to-one time for reading or conversation.

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Lea Grange Care Home

Run by Porthaven Care Homes (LG) Limited

Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4UN
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Lea Grange Care Home provides 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in Harpenden. The home is registered for nursing care for dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

Short-term stays begin at one week and can be tailored to the person’s circumstances following a pre-admission assessment.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in St Albans?

19 elderly care homes in St Albans are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in St Albans are rated Outstanding?

Fonthill House and Tenterden House Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in St Albans?

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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