Montrose Care Home
Watford, WD17 · 0.2 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
CQC: Good
Prince Michael of Kent Court
Stratford Road, Watford, WD17 4DH
Residential care home · 55 beds · Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,530
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2025
- Beds
- 55
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in Hertfordshire
£1,530a week
About £79,560 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,060 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,090a week
The 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.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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About Prince Michael of Kent Court
Prince Michael of Kent Court is a residential care home in Watford, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 55 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2016.
At its latest inspection, published March 2025, the CQC rated Prince Michael of Kent Court Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Prince Michael of Kent Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing 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 Prince Michael of Kent Court include Montrose Care Home, Langley View Residential Home and Tremona Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Brand
- Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
- Registered with CQC
- March 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2025)
- Council area
- Hertfordshire
- Town
- Watford
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Outstanding; inspectors found excellent personalised care, strong leadership and major improvements in safety since the last inspection.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Prince Michael of Kent Court has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Prince Michael of Kent Court
How much does Prince Michael of Kent Court cost?
Prince Michael of Kent Court has not published its fees. Care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge about £1,530 a week for residential care and £1,590 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Prince Michael of Kent Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Prince Michael of Kent Court Good in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Prince Michael of Kent Court provide nursing care?
No. Prince Michael of Kent Court is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Prince Michael of Kent Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Prince Michael of Kent Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Prince Michael of Kent Court have?
Prince Michael of Kent Court is registered for up to 55 residents.
Care at home
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.
Everjoy K.
3 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 24 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
Sithabile Tabile M.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 33 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Hertfordshire
Enoch m.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
Emmanuel E.
4 reviews
From £980 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
“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.”
See live-in carers near HertfordshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Langley View Residential Home
Watford, WD17 · 0.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialMr & Mrs Frank Silva
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Tremona Care Home
Watford, WD17 · 0.3 km · 44 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
See all 14 care homes run by Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution