St Anthony's

3 Mildred Avenue, Watford WD18 7DY
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9.8 47 Reviews
  • 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

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • 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

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1100
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1200
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1000 – £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1000 – £1200

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.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Beth Kahuri (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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 (47)

9.8

St Anthony's has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Anthony's has 47 reviews.

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Review from J V (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been settled and more at ease since moving into St Anthony's. She feels safe and cared for which in turn has lifted a huge weight from my shoulders. The staff at St Anthony's are kind, cheerful and always welcoming when I visit. Very pleased with the level of care and cleanliness. The staff
are genuine and take the time to know and understand my mum and encourage her to take part in activities. Mum loves to dance and go for walks. Thank you.
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Review from Amanda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
St Anthony's respite home was recommended for me to have some form of respite/break from my caring duties from looking after Mum. The staff at St Anothny's have been friendly, accommodating and compassionate towards my mum. Mum has been happy throughout the times I have visited her. St Anthony's supported
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Review from Stephen S (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in St Anthony's for just around two years. The care provided has been excellent, and her overall manner/happiness is excellent. It's often a tough decision to place a loved one in care, but St Anthony's care staff have done a superb job in looking after Mum and her general well-being.
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Review from A C (Friend of Resident) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a friend whos a resident at St Anthony's, which I visit fairly often. I find the manager so helpful and friendly. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a place for their Mam or Dad. The staff are all lovely, helpful and friendly.
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Review from R C (Brother of Resident) published on 20 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always helpful and polite.
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Review from Mim D (Friend of Resident) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff very gentle.
The staff we see when we visit are very kind, gentle and thoughtful. Lovely key workers.
Summer and Christmas activities, including friends and family always very well organised and run.
Rooms are always clean but smell a bit.
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Review from L C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The entire care team at St Anthony's works efficiently together to meet the needs of all the residents who have a mix of physical, emotional and cognitive needs. Their care is compassionate and individualised. I never worried about my father's care when he was there.
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Review from Angela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care home.
Lovely, friendly staff and a good atmosphere.
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Review from Margaret P (Sister of Resident) published on 3 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff always friendly and welcoming.
Staff very helpful.
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Review from Rosemary T (Wife of Resident) published on 27 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been in St Anthony's since July 2021, and I visit twice a week and find the staff very caring to him. The home is always clean, and he is very well looked after. They have activities most days and play lots of music. I admire their dedication to the ladies and gents they look after.
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Review from J M (Niece of Resident) published on 25 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I will start with “a home from home”. My uncle has had some personal issues, which have been very difficult for him. But after some long-term care, support, patience, real care and determination from the staff at St Anthony's, my uncle is finally settled, happy, and feeling safe and secure, and trust
levels have risen to great heights.
The team have turned him around and shown him how safe he is. How every day is a better day, supported him through some dark days, brought the sunshine back into his life.
June 2022, is a new start for my uncle and all of us. I cannot thank the staff and management at St Anthony’s enough. The home that really does care, listens and enjoys its work.
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Review from Josephine E (Resident) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very professional, all Covid safety procedures followed. Caring staff, friendly and kind to both myself and resident, who is very happy here. Look forward to visiting again.
Reply from Riyaz Merali, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for your nice review.

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Review from Moira M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think it's a lovely care home. Everyone is very helpful and friendly and take great care of my mum.
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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum is very well looked after by brilliant staff with endless patience.
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Review from G S (Nephew of Resident) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt suffered from Dementia, which became progressively worse and culminated in her passing away. Although my aunt was only at St Anthony's for just under 14 months. I and my family visited on a regular basis, and on every occasion, we saw the excellent care and kindness of the staff to meet the
resident's needs, and the dignified way in which they were treated. Also, whenever my Aunt was unwell, even something minor, a doctor was called and I was advised of the outcome. I have already recommended St Anthony's to friends and would definitely continue to do so.
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Review from L N (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy my mother is being so well cared for at this very difficult time of her life.
The staff show great respect and love to all the residents.
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Review from Ellen R (Respite Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For my first experience, in this or any home, the staff are what will stay with me. Myself and everyone else were treated with great dignity.
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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff with friendly, caring attitude able to visit at any time of day without restrictions.
Activities well organised and frequent - friendly, caring and enthusiastic with the resident's care and enjoyment, first and foremost.
Good communications between staff, management and families.
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum moved into the care home 6 months ago. Although it was a very difficult time for both Mum and the family, the support and understanding from all the staff, made the transition easier. From the start, we were welcomed with kindness. Mum has now settled in and speaks positively about the care she
receives. Mum has made friends and developed new skills organised by the excellent activities coordinator. She has benefited from regular home-cooked meals, together with plenty of drinks throughout the day. During times of confusion and uncertainty as a consequence of Dementia, Mum is always treated with care and sensitivity. The staff are truly dedicated.
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Review from Marie C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care mum receives. Keeps us updated with any needs she requires and any new medication she's on.


Mum is happy and settled, staff, are friendly and helpful and meets mum's needs.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.780)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.780) 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.780 for St Anthony's is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 246 Ratings = 4.78
  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 21 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 21 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
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Bed Vacancies

No Bed Vacancies

Posted: 09 Sep 2025

No Current Bed / Place Vacancies

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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

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