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Friars Mead

Rockliffe Avenue, Kings Langley, WD4 8DR

Residential care home · 27 beds · Abbeyfield Society

Street view of Friars Mead
Street view · 2019 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,450
CQC rating
Requires improvement
June 2026
Beds
27
residential
Family reviews
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About Friars Mead

Friars Mead is a residential care home in Kings Langley, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Abbeyfield Society, which operates 41 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Friars Mead Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Friars Mead has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to Friars Mead include St Lauras, Manor View and Arden House Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Older people

Registration

Brand
Abbeyfield Society
Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (June 2026)
Council area
Hertfordshire
Read the full CQC inspection report

Fees

Friars Mead has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care.

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Common questions about Friars Mead

How much does Friars Mead cost?

Friars Mead has not published its fees. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Friars Mead?

The Care Quality Commission rated Friars Mead Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Friars Mead provide nursing care?

No. Friars Mead is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Friars Mead offer dementia care?

Friars Mead is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Hertfordshire listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Friars Mead have?

Friars Mead is registered for up to 27 residents.

St Lauras

Kings Langley, WD4 · 0.5 km · 64 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaB & M Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Manor View

Kings Langley, WD4 · 1.0 km · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Water Mill House Care Home

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 · 2.0 km · 70 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaCarebase
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

See all 41 care homes run by Abbeyfield Society