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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.

Nursing careDementia careFees published
Water Mill House Care Home, Hemel Hempstead

Water Mill House Care Home

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 · 70 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaCarebase
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

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.

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
Westerley Care Home, Rickmansworth

Westerley Care Home

Rickmansworth, WD3 · 30 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaSunquest Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
York House, Watford

York House

Watford, WD25 · 13 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Oak Cottage, Hatfield

Oak Cottage

Hatfield, AL10 · 25 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialDementiaOak Cottage Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
66 & 66a Lemsford Road, St Albans

66 & 66a Lemsford Road

St Albans, AL1 · 11 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialUnited Response
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Aston Grange Nursing Home, St Albans

Aston Grange Nursing Home

St Albans, AL1 · 42 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaArchers Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Belle Vue, St Albans

Belle Vue

St Albans, AL2 · 1 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Carpenders Park, Watford

Carpenders Park

Watford, WD19 · 76 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCountry Court Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Corner House, St Albans

Corner House

St Albans, AL2 · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Eggleton House, Tring

Eggleton House

Tring, HP23 · 72 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Eggleton House, Tring

Eggleton House

Tring, HP23 · 72 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Elm View Care Home, Bishop'S Stortford

Elm View Care Home

Bishop'S Stortford, CM23 · 78 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaQuantum Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Greenview House, St Albans

Greenview House

St Albans, AL2 · 1 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Harpenden Springs, Harpenden

Harpenden Springs

Harpenden, AL5 · 75 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaOakland Opco B
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Hillview Care Home, Ware

Hillview Care Home

Ware, SG12 · 39 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaB & M Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin

Iris Court Care Home

Hitchin, SG4 · 60 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Iris Court Care Home, Hitchin

Iris Court Care Home

Hitchin, SG4 · 60 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Knebworth Care Home, Knebworth

Knebworth Care Home

Knebworth, SG3 · 71 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Lea Grange Care Home, Harpenden

Lea Grange Care Home

Harpenden, AL5 · 63 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Manor View, Kings Langley

Manor View

Kings Langley, WD4 · 5 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Oakfield House, Watford

Oakfield House

Watford, WD17 · 1 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Oakmoor Lodge, Bushey

Oakmoor Lodge

Bushey, WD23 · 72 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaQuantum Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
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.

“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
Siobhan D., about Sithabile Tabile M.
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Lucy D., about Loritha C.
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.

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

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.