Hertfordshire · the East of England

Compare top-rated care homes across Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead has 25 CQC-registered care homes, in the East of England. Of those, 25 are residential care homes and 7 provide nursing care, with around 36 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Hemel Hempstead, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.

About care homes in Hemel Hempstead

Care quality in Hemel Hempstead is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 73% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 rated Outstanding, 15 rated Good, 6 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.

The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Hemel Hempstead, 13 are registered for dementia care, 7 for nursing care, 11 for learning disability and autism support, 2 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Hemel Hempstead may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.

Care homes in Hemel Hempstead are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Walsingham Support (3 homes), London Paramount Care Ltd (3 homes), Colleycare Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Lime Tree Manor Nursing and Residential Home, with 110 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.

Geographically, Hemel Hempstead care homes are spread across the HP1, HP2, HP23, HP3, HP4 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Hemel Hempstead closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Hemel Hempstead itself, neighbouring towns across Hertfordshire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.

Care home fees in Hemel Hempstead depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in the East of England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Hertfordshire may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Hemel Hempstead home.

Residential and nursing homes in Hemel Hempstead

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St Pauls Care Centre

Outstanding
HP2 5XW 88 beds
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Lime Tree Manor Nursing and Residential Home

Good
HP2 5JU 110 beds
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Queensway House

Good
HP2 5NP 80 beds
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Ashlyns Care Home

Good
HP4 2ST 62 beds
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Mountbatten Lodge

Good
HP2 4EX 60 beds
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St Joseph's Care Home

Good
HP23 4DH 48 beds
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The Lodge Care Home

Good
HP2 5BW 45 beds
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Kilfillan House Care Home

Good
HP4 3LZ 30 beds
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Dunsland House

Good
HP4 3HY 20 beds
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St Agnells House

Good
HP2 7HH 8 beds
Residential
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Westbrook House

Good
HP2 7GH 8 beds
Residential
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Jasmine House

Good
HP2 4AB 6 beds
Residential
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Turning Point - Sybden

Good
HP1 3BY 6 beds
Residential
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Walsingham Support - 2 Ashley Close

Good
HP3 8EH 6 beds
Residential
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Walsingham Support - 39 Adeyfield Road

Good
HP2 5DP 6 beds
Residential
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Shear Meadow

Good
HP1 2RJ 4 beds
Residential
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Highview Lodge

Requires improvement
HP1 3SD 77 beds
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Alexandra Care Home

Requires improvement
HP2 5BP 76 beds
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Water Mill House Care Home

Requires improvement
HP3 9TE 70 beds
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Cherry Tree Manor

Requires improvement
HP2 5LB 58 beds
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Robin Hood House

Requires improvement
HP4 1PL 23 beds
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Walsingham Support - 1 Ashley Close

Requires improvement
HP3 8EH 6 beds
Residential
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Treetops

Not yet rated
HP3 8LW 3 beds
Residential
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Fourways

Not yet rated
HP4 1QR 1 beds
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Robin House

Not yet rated
HP3 9HU 1 beds
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Care homes near you across the Hemel Hempstead area

Care homes in Hemel Hempstead are spread across these postcode districts:

HP1HP2HP23HP3HP4
FAQ

Common questions about Hemel Hempstead care homes

How much does a care home cost per month in Hemel Hempstead?

Care home fees in Hemel Hempstead vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Hemel Hempstead home.

Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Hemel Hempstead?

It depends on the person's needs and finances. Hertfordshire's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.

How many care homes are there in Hemel Hempstead?

Hemel Hempstead has 25 CQC-registered care homes: 25 offering residential care and 7 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.

What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Hemel Hempstead?

Around 73% of rated care homes in Hemel Hempstead are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.

What types of care home are in Hemel Hempstead?

Care homes in Hemel Hempstead and across Hertfordshire include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.

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