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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 1,289 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,498 per week
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Lea Grange Care Home
Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden AL5 4UN
9.932 Reviews
Lea Grange Care Home
Lea Grange Care Home
"My mum became a resident at Lea Grange Harpenden, having been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. I can't thank Sarah and Theresa..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,845 / weekSize 63 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Alban Manor Nursing Home
2 Chene Drive, off Waverley Road, St Albans AL3 5QP
9.9142 Reviews
Alban Manor Nursing Home
Alban Manor Nursing Home
"This is the second time of using Alban Manor. First was 3 years ago. Lots of staff are still there so it was nice to have friendly faces...."Read all 142 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 80 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Tenterden House Care Home
Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN
9.887 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
Tenterden House Care Home
"My husband was only in Tenterden for 6 days, but he was so well looked after. All the staff were brilliant and looked after me too! We..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,195 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Tenterden House provides long and short-stay residential and nursing care. From Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, MS and other complex and long term conditions, Tenterden House offers care for older people... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Allington Court Care Home
Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN
9.7114 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
Allington Court Care Home
"Very pleasant surroundings lawn and garden, staff very pleasant and helpful, they all seem to care about their patients to make them..."Read all 114 reviews

from £1,415 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Allington Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, including nursing, residential,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Orchard Nursing Home
129-135 Camp Road, St Albans AL1 5HL
9.7115 Reviews
The Orchard Nursing Home
The Orchard Nursing Home
"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 115 reviews

from £1,615 / weekSize 63 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Verulam House Nursing Home
Verulam Road, St Albans AL3 4DH
9.644 Reviews
Verulam House Nursing Home
Verulam House Nursing Home
"I have just spent 4 weeks at Verulam House Care Home, having had 4 previous weeks at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital having spinal..."Read all 44 reviews

Size 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Vesta Lodge
Quantum Care Ltd, Watling View, St Albans AL1 2PB
9.668 Reviews
Quantum Care Ltd
Vesta Lodge
"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 / weekSize 61 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Willow Court
Quantum Care Ltd, Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden AL5 5SD
9.4202 Reviews
Quantum Care Ltd
Willow Court
"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 / weekSize 81 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Harpenden Springs Care Home
22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden, Hertford AL5 1PX
9.39 Reviews
Oakland Care
Harpenden Springs Care Home
"Although my Mother in Law was only at Harpenden Springs for a short period, the care that she received was outstanding. Every member of..."Read all 9 reviews

from £1,930 / weekSize 75 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Fosse House
Quantum Care Ltd, Ermine Close, St Albans AL3 4LA
9.258 Reviews
Quantum Care Ltd
Fosse House
"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 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Fosse House Care Home is one of two Quantum Care Homes located within the beautiful city of St Albans. The home offers residential, dementia, and respite care. Fosse House is conveniently situated... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
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Field House Care Home
8 Townsend Road, Harpenden AL5 4BQ
9.0120 Reviews
Curaa Group Ltd
Field House Care Home
"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 / weekSize 35 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
St Matthews Care Home
Chequer Lane, Redbourn, St Albans AL3 7QG
9.891 Reviews
B&M Care Ltd
St Matthews Care Home
"My mother receives excellent care at St Matthew's she has advanced dementia . The home is set up for all levels of dementia each floor has..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 79 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Strathmore Lodge
2 Hall Place Gardens, St Albans AL1 3SP
9.728 Reviews
Strathmore Lodge
Strathmore Lodge
"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 £1,350 / weekSize 19 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Clare Lodge Care Home
8 Battlefield Road, St Albans AL1 4DD
9.432 Reviews
B&M Care Ltd
Clare Lodge Care Home
"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 / weekSize 24 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Aston Grange Nursing Home
104 Tavistock Ave, St Albans AL1 2NW
8.95 Reviews
Aston Grange Nursing Home
"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 / weekSize 42 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Tara's Retreat Care Home
High Street, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DQ
8.440 Reviews
B&M Care Ltd
Tara's Retreat Care Home
"My Husband has now been in Tara's Retreat for 7 months and in that time has been very well looked after the care and attention he gets is..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 69 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Uplands
9 The Uplands, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3UW

Size 6 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Greenwood Cottage
40 Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans AL2 3HL

Size 6 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fonthill House
Cassius Drive, Off King Harry Lane, St Albans AL3 4GD
7 Reviews

Size 64 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Lavender Lodge
390 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL4 0DU

Size 9 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Abbey Lodge
55 Harvey Road, London Colney, St Albans AL2 1NA

Size 8 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Mental Health Care
Crosby Close
1 & 2 Crosby Close, Hill End Lane, St Albans AL4 0AT

Size 12 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Learning Disability Care

Frequently Asked Questions about St Albans Area Care Homes

Care Home costs in St Albans Area

Average care home costs in St Albans Area 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 15 care homes with fees listed in St Albans Area.

Type of Care ProvidedSt Albans AreaHertfordshireEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,504£1,479£1,308£1,312
Residential Dementia Care£1,577£1,535£1,338£1,343
Nursing Care£1,673£1,711£1,570£1,555
Nursing Dementia Care£1,607£1,730£1,584£1,575
All Care Types£1,498£1,487£1,319£1,326

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 care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in St Albans Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.
£1,504 per week
  • 1.7% above Hertfordshire average
  • 15.0% above England average
  • 14.6% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 10 care homes with fees listed.
£1,577 per week
  • 2.7% above Hertfordshire average
  • 17.9% above England average
  • 17.4% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.
£1,673 per week
  • 2.3% below Hertfordshire average
  • 6.6% above England average
  • 7.6% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.
£1,607 per week
  • 7.7% below Hertfordshire average
  • 1.5% above England average
  • 2.0% above UK average

How many care homes are there in St Albans Area?

There are 32 Care Homes in St Albans Area, including 12 Nursing Homes & 20 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in St Albans Area have the highest Review Score?

Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & Tenterden House Care Home are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in St Albans Area.

Which care homes in St Albans Area offer Nursing Care?

Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & Tenterden House Care Home are some of the 11 Nursing Homes in St Albans Area.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in St Albans Area?

There are 17 care homes offering Dementia Care in St Albans Area including Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & Allington Court Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in St Albans Area?

Respite Care is offered by 21 care homes in St Albans Area including Lea Grange Care Home, Alban Manor Nursing Home & Tenterden House Care Home.

How many care homes listings in St Albans Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 19 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in St Albans Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 6 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.