Care Homes for Older People in and around Harpenden

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Harpenden

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Harpenden can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

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Browse 30 Harpenden Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 1,936 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,510 per week

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St Pauls Care Centre

Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5XW

6 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.9187 Reviews

23 3

"I felt blessed by the way my Nana was taken care of leading up to her passing away. Thank you for all you have done. Miriam at reception..."Read all 187 reviews

from £1,700 / week88 rooms

Group/Owner Westgate Healthcare Ltd

This attractive and professionally managed care home rated ‘Outstanding’ in March 2020 by the Care Quality Commission, has been supporting the local communities of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire and Dacorum... Read more

Older Person Care
Respite Care
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Dementia Residential Care
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Hatfield Nursing Home

Tamblin Way, Hatfield AL10 9EZ

6.1 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.9117 Reviews

19 1

"I cannot begin to say how much my family appreciated the love and care my father was given during his two and a half year stay at Hatfield...."Read all 117 reviews

from £1,650 / week118 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Hatfield Residential and Nursing Home provides award-winning compassionate care for residential, dementia and nursing needs. The purpose-built modern interior offers residents spacious, private bedrooms... Read more

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Lea Grange Care Home

Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden AL5 4UN

0.9 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.929 Reviews

19 1

"Lea Grange wasn't the first care home we looked at for my husband on his discharge from hospital but we knew it was the one as soon as we..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,845 / week63 rooms

Group/Owner Porthaven Care Homes

Situated in the delightful town of Harpenden with a direct train to Central London, Lea Grange Care Home is located on Coldharbour Lane, a short drive from the town centre. With lots to do, Harpenden... Read more

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Alban Manor Nursing Home

2 Chene Drive, off Waverley Road, St Albans AL3 5QP

4 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.9141 Reviews

16 3

"The level of care at Alban Manor is simply incredible. Every time I visit, I am bowled over by the sensitivity, compassion, generosity and..."Read all 141 reviews

from £1,700 / week80 rooms

Alban Manor is a family-owned nursing home, close to St. Albans town centre. Nursing staff are on site 24/7 and are supported by a team of skilled carers. The Windsor Suite, located on the ground floor,... Read more

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St Mary's Care Home

19 Dunstable Road, Luton LU1 1BE

5.2 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.8202 Reviews

"St Marys Care Home have been looking after mum for 2 years now. They are caring and kind and see to her needs. Although she stays in her..."Read all 202 reviews

from £1,065 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

St Mary’s provides quality residential and nursing care, whilst also specialising in palliative, respite and post operative convalescence care. They also offer nursing care for people living with Parkinson's,... Read more

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Woodside

The Old Vicarage, Slip End, Luton LU1 4BJ

4.1 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.775 Reviews

12 1

"Staff and manager were so helpful and couldn't have asked for better and kind staff every were clean and tidy they have so much..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,400 / week37 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Woodside stands in an acre of private grounds and enjoys wonderful views over the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire landscape. Woodside is nestled in a quiet village of Slipend located in close proximity... Read more

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The Orchard Nursing Home

129-135 Camp Road, St Albans AL1 5HL

5.1 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.7114 Reviews

16 1

"My mother has been at The Orchard since April 2024 and I just wanted to say how amazing all the team are from Christine the cleaner, Donna..."Read all 114 reviews

from £1,615 / week63 rooms

Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

The Orchard Nursing Home is located in a quiet residential area of St Albans, a calm and welcoming setting for residents. This purpose-built care home features bright and modern interiors, beautifully... Read more

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Verulam House Nursing Home

Verulam Road, St Albans AL3 4DH

4.4 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.643 Reviews

13 1

"The resident is male, eighty-three years of age, and in his career was a highly respected professional member of the community. He moved to..."Read all 43 reviews

50 rooms

Verulam House Nursing Home in St Albans offers residential, dementia and nursing care. It is a beautiful historic building which was once the home of The Anglican Bishop of St Albans and became a nursing... Read more

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Vesta Lodge

Quantum Care Ltd, Watling View, St Albans AL1 2PB

5.5 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.668 Reviews

12 1

"Ivan has recently taken over managing the home & you can really notice the difference he is making. Connie had big shoes to fill but Ivan..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,323 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Vesta Lodge is situated in a quiet residential area of St. Albans and offers residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care as well as a day care centre for older people. Inside the home... Read more

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Moorland Gardens Care Home

off Old Bedford Road, Moorland Gardens Street, Luton LU2 7NX

5.3 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.567 Reviews

"I wanted to show how impressed I am with Moorland Gardens Care Home. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted by such a..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,350 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Moorland Gardens Care Home is located one mile from Luton town centre and is within easy access to road and rail transport routes. The home has been designed to support residents with nursing, physical... Read more

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Willow Court

Quantum Care Ltd, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden AL5 5SD

1 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.4202 Reviews

12 1

"My friend moved in to Willow Court in April 26. I have visited her couple of times since and have always been impressed by warm and..."Read all 202 reviews

from £1,459 / week81 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Located in a quiet residential area in Harpenden and benefiting from beautiful landscaped gardens, Willow Court offers a range of care services including residential and specialist dementia care, respite... Read more

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Queensway House

148 Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5NP

5.4 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.4106 Reviews

28 2

"Queensway House is a lovely home and everyone's lovely. They did everything they could for my family and my husband. It is a real shame he..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,600 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

If you are looking for a home-like atmosphere where staff feel like family members, then look no further than Queensway House. They are known to deliver the very best care, welcoming atmosphere to all,... Read more

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Fosse House

Quantum Care Ltd, Ermine Close, St Albans AL3 4LA

4.9 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.258 Reviews

24 1

"Ann has been a resident at Fosse House for quite some time, and during that time, the care has been exceptional, and all the staff have..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,449 / week81 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Fosse House is located in St Albans, a short distance from Verulamium Park, St Albans Abbey and the nearby city centre. The home is ideally situated for nearby bus routes and local main roads and motorways. Purpose-built,... Read more

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Harpenden Springs Care Home

22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden, Hertford AL5 1PX

1 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.28 Reviews

28 2

"Harpenden Springs has only been open for a few months, but everything already runs like clockwork, as though it has been established for..."Read all 8 reviews

from £1,930 / week75 rooms

Group/Owner Oakland Care

Harpenden Springs Care Home is Oakland Care's brand-new, flagship sustainable care home, opened in March 2026. Designed with comfort, wellbeing, and the environment in mind, this state-of-the-art home... Read more

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Field House Care Home

8 Townsend Road, Harpenden AL5 4BQ

0.3 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.0120 Reviews

"My sister has been at Field House for 14 months & in the last 10 days of her life received excellent care from staff. I would highly..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,350 / week35 rooms

Group/Owner Curaa Group Ltd

Welcome to Field House Care Home For more than 30 years, Field House Care Home has been at the heart of the Harpenden community, providing high-quality Nursing and Residential care in a warm, friendly,... Read more

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St Matthews Care Home

Chequer Lane, Redbourn, St Albans AL3 7QG

2.3 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.890 Reviews

16 1

"My lovely Mum spent a few weeks in St Matthew's following a fall and a spell in hospital. The care she received in St Matthew's was..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,550 / week79 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

St Matthews is situated close to the common in the small rural village of Redbourn in Hertfordshire. Formerly part of the site where the Brook Bond tea factory was situated, St Matthews is a purpose built... Read more

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Strathmore Lodge

2 Hall Place Gardens, St Albans AL1 3SP

4.4 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.728 Reviews

47 1

"I could not have wished for a more caring , loving, happy home for my Mother to live in . My Mother spent three wonderful years at..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,300 / week19 rooms

Strathmore Lodge has been providing care services to the local community for over 40 years, ideally located very close to all the major amenities of St Albans City, yet still in a quiet, leafy and peaceful... Read more

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Clare Lodge Care Home

8 Battlefield Road, St Albans AL1 4DD

4.1 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.432 Reviews

14 1

"Mum came to try Clare Lodge and had a lovely time all the staff were so helpful and friendly and mum par took in the many activities..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,550 / week24 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Clare Lodge is ideally situated in a quiet leafy residential road, very close of all major amenities in St Albans City centre and yet still very close to the countryside. Clare Lodge is a purpose built,... Read more

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Aston Grange Nursing Home

104 Tavistock Ave, St Albans AL1 2NW

5.5 miles from centre of Harpenden

8.95 Reviews

29 1

"So very pleased to have found this wonderful care home for my husband who has dementia. The staff are so very kind and caring and treat..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,250 / week42 rooms

Group/Owner Archers Healthcare Ltd

Welcome to Aston Grange Nursing Home, a modern and welcoming long-term care facility proudly operated by Archers Healthcare Ltd. Conveniently located at 104 Tavistock Avenue, St Albans, AL1 2NW, the home... Read more

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St Andrews Care Home

Great North Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SR

5.7 miles from centre of Harpenden

8.454 Reviews

12 1

"As a family, we are so happy with mum's care at St Andrew's. The place has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,475 / week70 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Providing quality residential care since 2001, St Andrews is situated in private grounds, surrounded by tranquil parklands. The home also enjoys spectacular views of Welwyn Garden City golf course and... Read more

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Tara's Retreat Care Home

High Street, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DQ

3.3 miles from centre of Harpenden

8.137 Reviews

17 1

"From the absolute beginning of my mums journey at Taras, she has been looked after above and beyond expectations! Mum now has severe..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,500 / week69 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Tara's Retreat is situated in the High Street of the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Sandridge, on the outskirts of the historic City of St Albans. This purpose built home opened in 2006 and... Read more

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St Anne's

30 Lansdowne Road, Luton LU3 1EE

5.7 miles from centre of Harpenden

from £735 / week22 rooms

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Honister

Ellenbrook Lane, Hatfield AL10 9RW

6.1 miles from centre of Harpenden

8.714 Reviews

from £950 / week19 rooms

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Rosedale Care Home

36 Lansdowne Road, Luton LU3 1EE

5.7 miles from centre of Harpenden

8.341 Reviews

20 rooms

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The Edwardian

168 Biscot Road, Luton LU3 1AX

5.9 miles from centre of Harpenden

7 Reviews

34 rooms

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Cherry Tree Manor

8 Great Road, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5LB

5.8 miles from centre of Harpenden

1 Reviews

from £995 / week58 rooms

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Fonthill House

Cassius Drive, Off King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4GD

5 miles from centre of Harpenden

7 Reviews

64 rooms

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Ambassador House

31 Lansdowne Road, Luton LU3 1EE

5.7 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.439 Reviews

from £1,300 / week25 rooms

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Lime Tree Manor

171 Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 5JU

5.7 miles from centre of Harpenden

9.943 Reviews

110 rooms

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St Brendan's

175 Ashburnham Road, Luton LU1 1JW

5.4 miles from centre of Harpenden

1 Reviews

26 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harpenden Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Harpenden

Average older person care home costs in and around Harpenden by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 3 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Harpenden.

Type of Care Provided	Harpenden	Hertfordshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,510	£1,485	£1,305	£1,309
Residential Dementia Care	£1,586	£1,542	£1,334	£1,339
Nursing Care	£1,651	£1,719	£1,566	£1,551
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,569	£1,736	£1,580	£1,570
All Care Types	£1,510	£1,494	£1,316	£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Harpenden Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 15 care homes with fees listed.

£1,510 per week

1.7% above Hertfordshire average
15.7% above England average
15.4% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 11 care homes with fees listed.

£1,586 per week

2.9% above Hertfordshire average
18.9% above England average
18.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.

£1,651 per week

4.1% below Hertfordshire average
5.4% above England average
6.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.

£1,569 per week

10.6% below Hertfordshire average
0.7% below England average
0.1% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Harpenden?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Harpenden, including 11 Nursing Homes & 19 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Harpenden have the highest Review Score?

Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & St Matthews Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Harpenden.

Which older person care homes in Harpenden offer Nursing Care?

Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & St Mary's Care Home are some of the 11 Nursing Homes in Harpenden.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Harpenden?

There are 17 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Harpenden including Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & Woodside.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Harpenden?

Respite Care is offered by 20 elderly care homes in Harpenden including Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & St Mary's Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Harpenden have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 19 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Harpenden have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 5 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.