St Anthony's

3 Mildred Avenue, Watford WD18 7DY
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  • St Anthony's, Watford
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 well being close to the Rickmansworth Road (A412) and Cassiobury Park, St Michael's Church (C of E).

The vision is to provide the best quality care and deliver an activity programme created to benefit physical, mental and social well-being. The dedicated team of care staff are trained in all aspects of care and are all experienced in supporting residents living with dementia. Their primary objective will be to make you feel that St Anthony's is your home, not "a home", providing the highest standard of care in a warm friendly environment .

There are 21 comfortable bedrooms, lounge and dining rooms, delightfully landscape garden and separate washing facilities. Traditional meals provide a balanced diet and ensure healthy eating for all residents.

The lovely garden is the perfect space for leisurely walks, entertaining and games and sports.

The Activity Programme focuses on mind, body and soul through a range of activities such as fitness classes, musical entertainment, arts and crafts, baking, flower arranging and reminiscence games. By getting involved with the activity programme, residents see improvements in their physical health and their emotional well-being.

The team provide residential, respite, dementia and palliative care packages tailored to the needs of each individual within a homely setting.

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Care Provided by St Anthony's

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1100

Fees vary according to care needs and room category.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact St Anthony's to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact St Anthony's to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact St Anthony's to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Beth Kahuri (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome every day of the week between 10am to 5.30pm. Kindly avoid lunch time which 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Visitors to inform a member of staff if not well, or if taking their relative out for the day.

Parking

  • Parking is free, visitors will have to inform members of staff to have car registered on arrival.

St Anthony's Reviews (54)

9.8

St Anthony's has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.768) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from J M (Brother of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Terry looks well looked after but does not talk much. Food looks good. Staff seems caring.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi

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We appreciate your response.
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Review from R S (Friend of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care at St Anthonys is exceptional, my friend (who has mild dementia) feels truly at home thanks to the warm environment and attentive staff. The recent coffee morning was a stand out success, we enjoyed great company, delicious treats, and an exciting raffle with generous prizes, it is wonderful
to see the team organise such engaging events that brings everyone together.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi R.S.

We appreciate your comments they means a lot to our team. I am happy to hear you enjoyed events organized by the team.
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Review from Teena F (Friend of Resident) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and helpful service very friendly.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi Teena,
Thank you for your comments, appreciated.
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Review from Margaret J (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Service is very good the staff are very helpful and courteous.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi Margaret,

Thank you for your comments.
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Review from Marian S (Friend of Resident) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We experienced a lovely warm, welcoming atmosphere at St Anthony's. The staff are all lovely.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi Marian
Thank you for your comments.
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Review from S A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are polite and friendly. My nan enjoys all the activities and the meals.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi S A

Thank you very much
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Review from Marjaret S (Mother of Resident) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a warm welcome when visiting, the house is so clean and tidy no smells of cooking etc. Staff always willing to talk to you and offer a drink when you arrive, my daughter could not be in a better place. Thanks for all you do.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi Marjaret,

Thank you, your comments are appreciated.
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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over last year I visited many care home with plentiful facilities, en suite bedrooms, many large lounges, cinema, coffee bars and cakes and an army of carers. So when I first visited St Anthonys I was disappointed to find none of the above. How wrong I was, St Anthonys is like a second family, and mum
could not be happier. We know the carers and managers well and they do an amazing job of really caring. They go the extra mile. I live abroad so they regularly send me photos and videos. Mum really enjoys the food, the type she is used to. And I am so glad that we did not choose one of the large modern homes where she probably would have been anonymous.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi,

Thank you, for your comments. It shows how much you appreciate your mum being here at St. Antony Residential Home.
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Review from Kimblerley A (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was hesitant about mum having to go into a home, but I needn't have worried, she has been here for several months now and when I visit her she seems very happy. Mum likes the food and the staff. I myself think that the staff and management do a wonderful job, they are very caring, friendly and treat
the residents and visiting family with kindness and respect. The home itself isn't a modern property but it is very homely and clean with very good facilities and activities. Overall I am glad that I chose this care home over more larger home where I don't think mum would be happy.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sHi Kimblerley, thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate your comments.
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Review from Lorraine R (Friend of Resident) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb staff so very caring.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you Lorraine for your review. Appreciated.
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Review from James R (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is getting very good care, the staff are wonderful.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you James, we appreciate your review and comments.
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Review from R R (Husband of Resident) published on 28 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very happy with the care my wife is receiving. I feel it is the best she could have in the circumstances.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you Mr. Ronald for your valuable review, it means a lot to our care home.
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Review from N W (Relative of Resident) published on 1 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very polite, very clean, very helpful. Always answer any questions we have.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you for your kind wordsRegardsBeth Kahurimanager
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Review from Harendra K (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly. Took a very good care of my mother. Very happy. I will surely use again in future.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you for your review. we appreciate your kind words.Kind regards.
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Review from Robert B (Brother of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and attention my brother received for the duration of his stay at St Anthony's was, in my opinion, second to none. The staff have always been courteous, attentive and very caring. I would have no qualms about recommending St Anthony's to anyone.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you for your kind words. Your brother was well-liked by other residents, and staff here. We all miss him so much. Kind regards Beth Kahuri Manager
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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been here for about 4 years now. She is severely disabled (unlike others there) yet this is no problem for the St A's team. They always treat me with friendly professionalism and Mum with a smile and chirpy can-do attitude. I've no insight into food or facilities.
Mum's room has just been tastefully
refurbished/redecorated which was unilateral on St A's part.
Value for money is in my estimation very good.
They seem to always be on top of the slightest health issues and managed covid exceptionally well with strict protocols - some staff actually lived in to accommodate.
Reply from Veronica Vorobet, Deputy Manager at St Anthony'sThank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and positive review. It's truly heartwarming to hear that you feel supported by our team and that we've been able to provide your mum with the care and attention she deserves over the past four years. We're especially glad to know that our team's friendly and proactive approach has made a difference for you and your mum. Your kind words about the refurbishment and our handling of health protocols, especially during Covid, mean a great deal to us. Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment is always a top priority.
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Review from S V (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at the home looked after my mother very well.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you. Your Mother was such a nice lady to look after. We miss her so much. RIP.
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Review from Anthony B (Son of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring, always feel welcome, staff are kind and helpful.
My mother is looked after very well and always appears clean and comfortable.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you so much for your kind feedback. Were delighted to hear that you feel welcome and supported when visiting, and that our staff's kindness and care stand out to you. It's wonderful to know that your mother is happy, well looked after, and comfortable that's exactly what we strive for every day. If there's ever anything more we can do for you or your mother, please don't hesitate to let us know.
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Review from Carol O (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Anthony's make you very welcome, extremely friendly staff, always available to help and my mum is looked after extremely well. Mum always looks clean, comfortable and happy.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you for your good response, really appreciated. Regards.
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Review from Joe M (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience generally is very good. The home seems very clean and tidy and I like the effort the staff put in for particular events like Halloween etc. Despite a difficult start, I believe my mother has had care and support since she has been at St Anthony's. I feel my mother is also safe and secure
and is being looked after which is our main priority. Possibly a little more feedback about how my mother is on a day to day basis, what she is eating? How much of her meals is she eating? Is she participating in any of the activities? Is she being encouraged to do so? What are her sleep patterns like? A little feedback would be very welcome.
Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony'sThank you very much for your review it helps us to improve the way we look after our service user's. We normally update your sister, but not on daily basis. We are happy to share with you some of the information regarding activities, eating drinking when you visit your mother. Regards.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.768)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.768) out of 10 for St Anthony's is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.768 for St Anthony's is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 267 Ratings = 4.768
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Anthony's is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Jul 2017

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 16 Mar 2026

Ground floor room, for short or long stay.
Preferably private/ but will take local authority .

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Meet the Team (4)

Beth

Beth Kahuri

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2009

Registered Manager - NVQ level-4 in management.

Veronica

Veronica Vorobet

Job Title: Deputy manager Joined: 2016

NVQ 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (Adult Residential Management).

Yaseswini

Yaseswini Tammineni

Job Title: Senior Carer Joined: 2022

Qualified registered physician in India.

Chulani

Chulani Fernando

Job Title: Activity Coordinator Joined: 2023

Teacher in Sri Lanka
Care certificate completed

Frequently Asked Questions about St Anthony's

What types of Care is St Anthony's registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does St Anthony's have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Anthony's?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Anthony's to the centre of Watford?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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