Care homes in Hertfordshire
There are 255 care homes registered with the CQC in Hertfordshire, East of England. 78 are nursing homes and 147 are registered for dementia care. 9 are rated Outstanding and 160 Good by the CQC.
Of the 4 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,530 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,450 to £1,633. Nursing care is typically £1,590 a week. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Hertfordshire
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Dapplemere Nursing Home
Elton House Care Home
Elton House Care Home
Erskine Hall Care Home
Heath Lodge
Hill House Care Home
Howe Dell Manor
Jacobs Neurological Centre
Kilfillan House Care Home
Knebworth Care Home
Lime Tree Manor Nursing and Residential Home
Northwood Nursing Home
Potters Grange
Queensway House
Riverside Place
Roebuck Nursing Home
Shaftesbury New Court Place
Snowdrop House
Stagenhoe Park
Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
The Chase Care Centre
The Orchard Nursing Home
Trembaths
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.
Typical fees in Hertfordshire
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 255 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Nursing care
- £1,590
- Usually £1,495 to £2,545 a week3 homes
- Residential care
- £1,530
- Usually £1,450 to £1,633 a week4 homes
- Residential dementia care
- £1,450
- Usually £1,450 to £1,530 a week3 homes
- Respite care
- £1,550
- Usually £1,550 to £1,630 a week3 homes
- Care home fees
- £1,600
- Usually £1,300 to £1,700 a week9 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,090
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Hertfordshire cost?
The typical residential care home fee in Hertfordshire is £1,530 a week, based on 4 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,590 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How many care homes are there in Hertfordshire?
255 care homes in Hertfordshire are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Hertfordshire?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.