Sensory impairment care homes in Dacorum

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Dacorum has 5 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 1 Good and 3 Requires improvement. 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 Dacorum (26)

Dacorum at a glance

5on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement3
  • 40% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.0 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Dacorum on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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5 sensory impairment care homes in Dacorum

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St Pauls Care Centre

Run by Westgate Healthcare (Hemel Hempstead) Limited

Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XW
OutstandingCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

St Pauls Care Centre provides residential, nursing, dementia and palliative care for older people and adults with physical or sensory needs. The home also offers respite care, with support planned after a pre-admission assessment that considers the person’s care requirements and room choice.

Residents can take part in wellbeing activities and social events, while the wider Westgate approach includes personalised nutrition and digital care…

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St Lauras

Run by Colleycare Limited

32, High Street, Kings Langley, WD4 8BH
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 64 residents in Kings Langley, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Water Mill House Care Home

Run by Carebase (Hemel) Limited

Rose Lane (off Red Lion Lane), Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TE
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 70 residents in Hemel Hempstead, run by Carebase (Hemel) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Highview Lodge

Run by Runwood Homes Limited

Cherry Orchard, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3SD
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 77 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Highview Lodge supports older people and adults living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment through residential care in Hemel Hempstead. Before moving in, the team carries out an assessment to understand each person’s needs, preferences and routines, with relatives or friends able to take part.

Residents can personalise their rooms, maintain personal interests and join daily activities or minibus trips that encourage…

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Alexandra Care Home

Run by Healthcare Homes (Spring) Limited

46 Alexandra Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5BP
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Alexandra Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for adults and older people in Hemel Hempstead. Its registered scope includes dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults, allowing families to explore care where needs may change over time.

The home is part of Healthcare Homes, whose specialist services also include palliative care and support for learning disabilities.

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Dacorum?

5 sensory impairment care homes in Dacorum are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment care homes in Dacorum are rated Outstanding?

St Pauls Care Centre.

How much does a care home cost in Dacorum?

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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