Care Homes for Older People in and around Watford (Hertfordshire)

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Watford

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

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Browse 30 Watford (Hertfordshire) Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.5
Total 1,970 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,473 per week

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Prince Michael of Kent Court

Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4DH

0.9 miles away from centre of Watford

1094 Reviews

19 1

"My mother was previously in a residential home in Suffolk, over 100 miles away from us. My wife and I spent three months researching and..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,465 / week55 rooms

Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

Prince Michael of Kent Court is a purpose-built facility located close to the town centre in Watford. The Home has assistive technology to help engage and entertain residents. A specialist reminiscence... Read more

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Lancaster Court

108 High Road, Leavesden Green, Watford WD25 7AJ

2.4 miles away from centre of Watford

9.981 Reviews

13 1

"My family and I can not fault the care, kindness and support provided at Lancaster Court. From the onset, the admissions process all the..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,550 / week65 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Lancaster Court is a well established nursing and residential home with 65 comfortable and spacious rooms, set over three floors and situated on the High Road at Leavesden. At Lancaster Court, the... Read more

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Carpenders Park Care Home

Oxhey Lane, Carpenders Park, Watford WD19 5RJ

2.1 miles away from centre of Watford

9.933 Reviews

13 1

"Thank you so much for putting on a fantastic BBQ on Saturday 18th. The food was great and the entertainment was brilliant. We had a great..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,800 / week76 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Carpenders Park Care Home, situated near Watford in Hertfordshire, just northwest of London, is a newly established facility designed to offer a luxurious lifestyle paired with exceptional personalised... Read more

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Kailash Manor Care Home

Royston Grove, Pinner HA5 4HE

3.2 miles away from centre of Watford

9.984 Reviews

19 1

"I have come here on a trial stay for 3 weeks but I have decided that I am staying here forever. I like this home very much. I have got the..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,800 / week78 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Kailash Manor is a unique and luxurious care home in Pinner offering outstanding residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a setting inspired by peace, harmony and five-star living. Rated ‘Outstanding’... Read more

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Greenbanks

Greenbanks Road, Watford WD17 4JR

2.2 miles away from centre of Watford

9.871 Reviews

13 1

"Fantastic care home! Friendly, helpful staff. My mum has been here almost a year and the care she is receiving is excellent. The gardens..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,450 / week66 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Greenbanks is a 66-bed purpose built home with a warm and friendly atmosphere, providing expert care for older people, including those living with Dementia. It is situated in the heart of the community... Read more

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Elton House Care Home - Avery Collection

Elton Way, Bushey, Watford WD25 8HA

1.6 miles away from centre of Watford

9.8132 Reviews

"My 92 year-old Mother has been a resident (requiring support with living with Dementia) - for two months. Despite her moving from her home..."Read all 132 reviews

from £1,550 / week95 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Situated in Bushey on the outskirts of Watford, Elton House Care Home is a distinguished residential and dementia care facility offering respite and nursing care. Easily accessible from the M25, it holds... Read more

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River Court Care Home

Explorer Drive, Watford WD18 6TQ

1 miles away from centre of Watford

9.8129 Reviews

"Thank you to all the staff at River Court Nursing Home. My father was admitted in an emergency situation, and they cared for him, had..."Read all 129 reviews

from £1,633 / week120 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Offering residential, nursing and dementia care in a purpose built setting, River Court is a friendly and welcoming care home conveniently nestled in a residential area in Watford. Recently refurbished,... Read more

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Oakmoor Lodge

London Road, Bushey WD23 2PY

1.1 miles away from centre of Watford

9.837 Reviews

13 1

"My Mum was at Oakmoor for nearly 2 years before she passed away in February 26. I will always be grateful for the care and attention right..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,590 / week72 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Oakmoor Lodge is a luxury care home located close to the Bushey Museum and Art Gallery. The central location of the home means that it is close to local restaurants, cafés and shops, helping to keep the... Read more

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Barchester Bushey House Beaumont

High Street, Bushey WD23 1QN

1.5 miles away from centre of Watford

9.8132 Reviews

29 1

"My mother is in pallative care, as a family we cannot fault the love & care shown to everyone who passed my mums room. They looked after..."Read all 132 reviews

from £1,694 / week50 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Bushey House is a historic, Grade II listed building located in the heart of Bushey Village, close to Watford and NW London providing high quality residential and nursing care. Set in stunning grounds... Read more

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Erskine Hall Care Home

Watford Road, Northwood HA6 3PA

3 miles away from centre of Watford

9.7103 Reviews

"My Mum made the decision herself that she wanted to move from sheltered accommodation into a residential care home. She didn't have..."Read all 103 reviews

from £1,415 / week74 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Erskine Hall provides nursing, residential and dementia care. Inside the impressive, purpose-built home, they offer a warm welcome to long and short stays, including care for those living with Parkinson’s... Read more

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Clarendon Lodge

Croxley Green, Rickmansworth WD3 3JB

2.6 miles away from centre of Watford

9.724 Reviews

12 1

"Excellent residential home for my wife since her admission 3 months ago. We had chosen Clarendon Lodge first of all for its cleanliness..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,953 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner Greensleeves Care

Clarendon Lodge in Croxley Green is a leading non-profit care home in Rickmansworth that provides award-winning residential, dementia and respite care, with a unique Home for Life funding assurance. Built... Read more

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The Chase Care Centre

4 Printers Avenue, Watford WD18 7QR

1.2 miles away from centre of Watford

9.7157 Reviews

17 1

"My husband has been in The Chase for six weeks now, he has settled in very well, comfortable and feels safe. To see him finally settled the..."Read all 157 reviews

from £1,495 / week110 rooms

Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

The Chase is a modern, spacious, purpose-built home located in the town of Watford in Hertfordshire. The home offers warm, personal and compassionate care to residents and is well known for its outdoor... Read more

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Rosslyn Residential Care

6/8 Rosslyn Road, Watford WD18 0JY

0.4 miles away from centre of Watford

9.564 Reviews

"After 8 weeks in hospital with sepsis and cellulitis it was clear Mum wasn't going to recover. I fought for her to return to Rosslyn for..."Read all 64 reviews

from £850 / week30 rooms

Group/Owner RNJ Care Ltd

Rosslyn Residential Care offers warm and welcoming residential care in a safe and secure environment. Services are offered for older people and those with dementia and its associated conditions. The... Read more

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Pinewood Lodge

Quantum Care Ltd, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford WD19 7HR

2.2 miles away from centre of Watford

9.370 Reviews

13 1

"My mother-in-law was here at Pinewood for 2 years and was very well looked after. Staff were so kind and helpful to her but also to us as..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,394 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Pinewood Lodge care home is situated in a quiet residential area of South Oxhey and offers a range of care services including residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care. The home also... Read more

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Brunswick Court Care Home

62 Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4JB

0.8 miles away from centre of Watford

9.3138 Reviews

"Our father stayed at Brunswick Court for palliative care. The care and management from all the staff in all the teams and functions..."Read all 138 reviews

from £1,195 / week90 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Brunswick Court welcomes nursing, residential and dementia stays, convalescence, palliative, and respite care. It can also provide care for people living with Parkinson's or Huntington's. Residents can... Read more

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Kestrel Grove Care Home

Hive Road, Bushey Heath, Bushey WD23 1JQ

2.9 miles away from centre of Watford

9.260 Reviews

12 1

"We would like to sincerely thank everyone at Kestrel Grove Care Home for the wonderful care given to our Mum during her recent respite..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,500 / week61 rooms

Kestrel Grove Nursing Home has for decades been respected in its local community for offering quality and versatile care. A family-run service, the team is dedicated to achieving the kind of care that... Read more

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The Frithwood Nursing Home

21 Frithwood Avenue, Northwood HA6 3LY

3 miles away from centre of Watford

9.982 Reviews

"I have really enjoyed my time here volunteering at MD Homes. I learnt loads about how to treat residents with care and dignity as well as..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,600 / week26 rooms

Group/Owner M D Homes

Frithwood Nursing Home, Northwood is a care home for 25 elderly residents. Located in an English garden setting, residents are aged from 55 years. The emphasis of the home is a positive and enjoyable... Read more

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Montrose Care Home

95 Langley Road, Watford WD17 4PE

1 miles away from centre of Watford

9.881 Reviews

12 1

"My Sister has only recently moved into Montrose Care Home, but she seems to be happy there and settled in fairly well. The staff are always..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,420 / week50 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Montrose is situated in a quiet residential road, a short distance from Watford town centre. The beautiful Cassiobury parklands and Whippendale woods are also close by. Montrose is a newly-built 50-bedded... Read more

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The Eastbury Nursing Home

12 Eastbury Road, Northwood HA6 3AL

3.1 miles away from centre of Watford

9.842 Reviews

"With every visit, I always find the staff charming, quietly assured, extremely well trained and genuinely caring of the residents. The..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,800 / week20 rooms

Group/Owner M D Homes

Eastbury Nursing Home has 10 single rooms and 5 double rooms and is a home for residents aged from 40 years with both physical and mental health needs. However younger people may like to be considered.... Read more

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Courtland Lodge

Quantum Care Ltd, Courtlands Close, Watford WD24 5GW

2.1 miles away from centre of Watford

8.734 Reviews

21 1

"I cannot recommend Courtlands Lodge enough for the wonderful care my mum gets there. She has been at Courtlands Lodge for a year now and..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,264 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Courtland Lodge is a purpose-built care home located in a peaceful residential area in Watford. Courtland Lodge is ideally situated with bus routes into the centre of Watford close by, easy access to... Read more

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St Anthony's

3 Mildred Avenue, Watford WD18 7DY

0.6 miles away from centre of Watford

9.769 Reviews

14 1

"always a very good welcome from staff there always seems to be something going on to keep patients happy food always looks very appetising..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,000 / week22 rooms

Group/Owner RMD Care

St Anthony's is a home from home style care home for the elderly specialising in dementia care. Situated in a quiet residential area, close to the Centre of Watford, it is convenient for bus routes as... Read more

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Tremona Care Home

18 Alexandra Road, Watford WD17 4QY

0.6 miles away from centre of Watford

9.783 Reviews

12 1

"The staff from cleaners to assistants, nurses and management treated my mum like a Queen as she was passing away. They were so kind and you..."Read all 83 reviews

from £1,420 / week44 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Tremona Care Home is a purpose-built facility, situated in pleasant and peaceful surroundings and close to picturesque park and woodland. Support is tailored depending upon each client's personal needs... Read more

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Auburn Mere

Woodlands, Oxhey Lane, Watford WD19 5RE

1.5 miles away from centre of Watford

9.654 Reviews

"Have always had a lovely experience with the staff at Auburn Mere. Extremely attentive and caring towards the residents. Always create a..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,300 / week37 rooms

Auburn Mere is a thirty-seven capacity Watford care home, that is excellent for long-term residential care, while also offering respite and day care provision. Together with comfortable living standards,... Read more

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Northwood Nursing Home

24 Eastbury Avenue, Northwood HA6 3LN

2.9 miles away from centre of Watford

9.131 Reviews

"Excellent staff and management - very courteous and efficient. Food very good too. Care first class, An excellent summer party with a..."Read all 31 reviews

from £2,000 / week35 rooms

Group/Owner M D Homes

Northwood Nursing Home is a comfortable thirty-five capacity accommodation that suits a wide range of specialist care needs, being ideal for both physical and learning disabilities, including for adults... Read more

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Anita Dorfman House

Sandringham, Stanmore HA7 3FT

3.2 miles away from centre of Watford

7.84 Reviews

12 1

"Placing our Mum, who suffers from Dementia, into care at Anita Dorfman House in Stanmore was one of the hardest decisions our family has..."Read all 4 reviews

from £2,429 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner Jewish Care

Anita Dorfman House, situated in Stanmore, is a converted period building set in scenic surroundings with landscaped grounds containing numerous wildlife. Purpose built to specification, the home offers... Read more

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Amberside Care Home

17/19 Park Avenue, Watford WD18 7HR

0.5 miles away from centre of Watford

8.922 Reviews

from £1,450 / week21 rooms

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Orchard House

24 Garston Lane, Watford WD25 9QJ

2.3 miles away from centre of Watford

9.12 Reviews

from £1,450 / week10 rooms

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Seymour House - Northwood

34-38 Chester Road, Northwood HA6 1BQ

3.4 miles away from centre of Watford

9.435 Reviews

from £1,505 / week36 rooms

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Arden House Nursing Home

31 Upper Highway, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley WD4 8PP

3.2 miles away from centre of Watford

22 Reviews

from £1,400 / week18 rooms

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Carlton House

2 The Avenue, Hatch End, Pinner HA5 4EP

3.4 miles away from centre of Watford

from £1,250 / week24 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watford Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Watford

Average older person care home costs in and around Watford 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 17 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Watford.

Type of Care Provided	Watford	Hertfordshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,453	£1,485	£1,305	£1,309
Residential Dementia Care	£1,529	£1,542	£1,334	£1,339
Nursing Care	£1,736	£1,719	£1,566	£1,551
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,671	£1,736	£1,580	£1,570
All Care Types	£1,473	£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 Watford Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 21 care homes with fees listed.

£1,453 per week

2.2% below Hertfordshire average
11.3% above England average
11.0% above UK average

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

£1,529 per week

0.9% below Hertfordshire average
14.6% above England average
14.2% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,736 per week

1.0% above Hertfordshire average
10.9% above England average
11.9% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,671 per week

3.9% below Hertfordshire average
5.8% above England average
6.4% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Watford?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Watford, including 9 Nursing Homes & 21 Residential Care Homes.

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

Prince Michael of Kent Court, Lancaster Court & Carpenders Park Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Watford.

Which older person care homes in Watford offer Nursing Care?

Lancaster Court, Elton House Care Home - Avery Collection & River Court Care Home are some of the 8 Nursing Homes in Watford.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Watford?

There are 21 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Watford including Prince Michael of Kent Court, Lancaster Court & Carpenders Park Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Watford?

Respite Care is offered by 24 elderly care homes in Watford including Prince Michael of Kent Court, Lancaster Court & Carpenders Park Care Home.

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

There are 22 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

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

There are currently 5 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Watford have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Watford include Prince Michael of Kent Court.