St Albans has 19 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 9 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 5 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).
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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.
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Run by Fonthill Care (Harry Park) Limited
Cassius Drive, Kings Park, St Albans, AL3 4GDInspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Run by Beau Sejour Residential Care Home Limited
12-14 Castle Road, St Albans, AL1 5DLInspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Nursing care for adults with learning disabilities is the clearest role of Crosby Close. The home is registered as a care home with nursing, and the relevant register includes learning disabilities. It forms part of MacIntyre, which provides learning, support and care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism across England and Wales.
MacIntyre’s stated vision is for people to live lives that make sense to them, using their skills and…
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Run by HSN Care (Bricket Wood) Limited
2-4 The Kestrels, Bucknalls Drive, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3YBInspected more than 4 years ago
HSN Care (Bricket Wood) provides an Enabled Living Service for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities, complex needs and associated sensory or physical impairments. Its residents are primarily full-time wheelchair users who may need support with many day-to-day decisions.
Individual Support Plans are created with residents, families and health and social care professionals.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Adults with learning disabilities can receive structured residential support at Lavender Lodge within Nouvita’s specialist adult social care network. The setting is suited to people who need stability while working towards recovery and greater independence.
Nouvita’s wider residential model can bridge hospital care and independent living, with community engagement and independence-building opportunities forming part of the pathway.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 7 residents in St Albans, run by Voyage 1 Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Support for people with learning disabilities is the focus at Station Road, a residential care home forming part of MacIntyre. The charity provides learning, support and care for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism across England and Wales.
MacIntyre’s approach centres on helping people live lives that make sense to them, with opportunities to contribute and connect within their local neighbourhood.
Small-group residential and solo placements are available at Sunny View House for younger adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The service combines residential support with outreach and community participation, helping adults build independence in a safe home environment.
Support ratios can include 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 arrangements, depending on individual requirements.
Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TNCare 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.
Run by Bricket Wood Care Limited
9 The Uplands, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3UWBricket 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.
Residential care home for 8 residents in Harpenden, run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Run by United Response
66 & 66a Lemsford Road, St Albans, AL1 3PTUnited Response supports adults and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and other complex needs. Its residential care service in St Albans sits within a wider organisation focused on independence, personal goals and life choices.
Support can include day-to-day living, finding a home or job, education and community participation.
Residential care home for 1 resident in St. Albans, run by London Paramount Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Residential care home for 5 residents in St. Albans, run by London Paramount Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.
Residential care home for 1 resident in St. Albans, run by London Paramount Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Thamesdale House provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, with a focus on creating a safe environment where people can develop and flourish. The service also connects with wider adult, supported living, outreach and day centre provision.
Support can include small-group residential and solo placements, with staffing ratios such as 1:1, 2:1, 1:3 or 3:1 available within the wider service offer.
Residential care home for 1 resident in St. Albans, run by London Paramount Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.
Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.
19 learning disability care homes in St Albans are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
Fonthill House.
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.
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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