Care home costs in Hertfordshire
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 255 care homes registered with the CQC in Hertfordshire, East of England. 16 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Hertfordshire is £1,530 a week, about £79,560 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,450 and £1,633. That is about 15% more than the East of England average of £1,329. That is about 18% more than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing care in Hertfordshire typically costs £1,590 a week, based on 3 nursing homes with a fee on record. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of that fee, direct to the home. Dementia care is typically £1,450 a week.
Of the homes with a published fee, Pinelodge Care Home in Stevenage is the least expensive at £1,100 a week and Fonthill House in St Albans the most at £3,500. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £79,560 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,060 a week
Nursing care: £1,590 a week
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Hertfordshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £440 a week less, £22,880 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,705 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in Hertfordshire
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Hertfordshire | Not a care home | £1,090 | 29% below |
| Pinelodge Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Stevenage | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,100 | 28% below |
| Three Rivers Care Home Dementia | Rickmansworth | CQC: Good | £1,100 | 28% below |
| Newgrange Residential Home Dementia | Waltham Cross | CQC: Good | £1,200 | 22% below |
| Wymondley Nursing & Residential Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Hitchin | CQC: Good | £1,395 | 9% below |
| Arden House Nursing Home Nursing | Kings Langley | CQC: Outstanding | £1,400 | 8% below |
| Hatfield Manor Nursing · Dementia | Hatfield | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,400 | 8% below |
| Greenbanks Dementia | Watford | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,450 | 5% below |
| Highview Lodge Dementia | Hemel Hempstead | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,450 | 5% below |
Most expensive care homes in Hertfordshire
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonthill House Nursing · Dementia | St Albans | CQC: Outstanding | £3,500 | 129% above |
| Burford House Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Rickmansworth | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,950 | 27% above |
| Kingfisher Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Cheshunt | CQC: Outstanding | £1,850 | 21% above |
| Westgate House Care Centre Nursing · Dementia | Ware | CQC: Good | £1,700 | 11% above |
| Meadowhill Care Home Nursing · Dementia | Borehamwood | CQC: Not yet rated | £1,700 | 11% above |
| Foxholes Care Home Dementia | Hitchin | CQC: Good | £1,700 | 11% above |
| Wisden Court Dementia | Stevenage | CQC: Good | £1,610 | 5% above |
| St Catherines Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Letchworth Garden City | CQC: Good | £1,590 | 4% above |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Hertfordshire normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Hertfordshire
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Hertfordshire council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Hertfordshire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week near Hertfordshire for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Hertfordshire is £1,530 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,300 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Hertfordshire cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Hertfordshire charges £1,530 a week and nursing care £1,590, based on 16 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Hertfordshire cost a year?
At £1,530 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £79,560, and nursing care about £82,680. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Hertfordshire?
Pinelodge Care Home in Stevenage has the lowest published fee we hold for Hertfordshire, from £1,100 a week (care home fees). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Hertfordshire council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Hertfordshire council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Hertfordshire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week near Hertfordshire, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Hertfordshire residential fee of £1,530 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.