Best Care Homes in Hertfordshire (2026)
259 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont View | Outstanding | Residential | 85 |
| Villa Scalabrini | Outstanding | Residential | 53 |
| Kingfisher Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 22 |
| Tenterden House Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 40 |
| Arden House Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 18 |
| Fonthill House | Outstanding | Nursing | 64 |
| Cooperscroft Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 60 |
| Tremona Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 44 |
| St Pauls Care Centre | Outstanding | Nursing | 88 |
| Julians House | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Benslow Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
| The Coach House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Verulam House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Sunny View House | Good | Residential | 1 |
| Broadview | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Winnett Cottage | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Lavender Lodge | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Greenwood Cottage | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Foxholes Care Home | Good | Residential | 110 |
| Rosslyn Residential Care | Good | Residential | 30 |
| St Anthony's | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Jasmine House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Stanborough Lodge | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Friars Mead | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Hillcrest | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Homeside | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Beau Sejour Care Services | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Berrywood | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Abbey Lodge Care Home - St Albans | Good | Nursing | 8 |
| Three Oaks Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Potters Grange | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| Roebuck Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Libury Hall | Good | Residential | 40 |
| The Meadows Short Break Centre | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Jubilee House Care Trust - 29 Jonquil Close | Good | Residential | 6 |
| St Catherines Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 39 |
| Westbourne Care Home | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Courtland Lodge | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Fosse House | Good | Residential | 81 |
| Mayfair Lodge | Good | Residential | 62 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Hertfordshire
With 259 care homes in Hertfordshire, families have 175 well-rated options to choose from. 43 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 81 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 178 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Hertfordshire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire has 259 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 9,983 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire has 9 Outstanding-rated care homes and 166 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire has 81 nursing care homes and 178 residential homes, including 145 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Hertfordshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Hertfordshire?
Hertfordshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.