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The Care Offered
The Radley Care Home provides care for elderly residents. It offers several types of stay depending on the level of support required - from long-term residential care to short stay and respite breaks.
- Fully inclusive, 24hr person centred care...
Care Provided by The Radley Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 57 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Radley Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Radley Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Wickens(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (57)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (57)
Visiting
- Anytime
Parking
- Large car park adjacent to home
The Radley Care Home Reviews (31)
The Radley Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.681) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Radley Care Home has 31 reviews.
I am promptly notified of any worries and he has experienced a few lovely days outs and events at the home.
I feel that he is both safe and receives "kind care".
I appreciate much of the building is new, and the rest is refurbished so maybe not a fair comparison to other homes - but the furnishings and decor are lovely. Rooms are a good size.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that your dad has settled in so well with us and that you feel reassured that he is safe and the care provided is kind. Building meaningful relationships with the people who live here and their families, is...
Visited friend who's being cared for at The Radley care home. She is treated with kindness dignity and respect all the times we've visited. Very impressed with staff.
We are delighted to hear that you were impressed with our team, providing compassionate, person centred care is at the heart of everything we do, so it is wonderful to know that this is evident when you visit.
Your kind words will be...
We had a relaxing afternoon exploring and found a great lounge to enjoy an old movie sitting on the sofa together just like we'd do at home.
I can not adequately express how reassuring these first few days have been. He is a change man and so much happier. We thank you all.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are truly delighted that your Father has settled in so quickly and comfortably with us after what must have been a difficult transition from his previous care home. It means a great deal to know that he feels at home in his bedroom and that both you and...
The Radley Care Home is an amazing place. Rachel and all the staff go above and beyond. My mum was very well looked after and cared for on her 3 week restbite and I will have no hesitation using them again and hopefully in later years having my mum there on a full time basis. Thank you everyone (p.s food could be a little better!)
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am delighted to hear that your Mum had a positive experience during her respite stay and that you feel confident in the care and support provided by the team, it means a great deal to us that you would consider returning in the future, the...
I like it there so that's good, mainly my father in-law likes it there also.
So, all in all we're all good.
Thank you.
Hi Colin We are glad to hear that both you and your father in law like The Radley. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated.
The staff are amazing and my father is so happy here at the Radley in Borehamwood. He's looked after so well by the staff. Since the Refab, it looks absolutely amazing here it's warm it's comfortable and it's a pleasure to come and see my dad.
We are so pleased to hear that your Dad is happy here at The Radley, and that you are impressed with the refurbishment we have had. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.
My Brother came to the Radley as a Dementia Resident in November 2025. The care from the staff has been absolutely amazing both for my brother and myself and my family. We feel that he is very well cared for, well fed and the staff work tirelessly to help him with his personal care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. Our team work very hard to provide compassionate person-centred dementia care, so it means a great deal to know that this has been positive for your brother and your family.
The staff at the Radley Care Home are truly wonderful, and I cannot praise them highly enough. They show genuine kindness, patience, and attention to every resident, always going above and beyond to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and valued. The care and compassion my mother receives gives our family great peace of mind, and it's clear how happy and well looked after she is. We are incredibly grateful to the entire team and would wholeheartedly recommend Radley Care Home to anyone considering becoming a resident.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted that your Mother is happy in our care and that our team's kindness and compassion give your family peace of mind. Your recommendation and kind words mean a great deal to the staff here at The Radley.
All good. Cousin well looked after in every way. Excellent care all round. Staff very helpful and caring. Always polite and welcoming when we visit. Relative comfortable and well dressed. Clothes clean and cared for
Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that your relative is well cared for and comfortable and that our staff are welcoming, helpful and kind. Your feedback is truely appeciated by all of the team.
What an amazing place. My mum has improved beyond belief since entering. She came to the home unable to care for herself, very under weight and generally unwell. The care she has received has been outstanding. Having been there since August she now takes her meds, is eating and putting on weight and generally loves it . The staff are so lovely and the atmosphere is kind and loving. It feels like home from home. I cannot praise the place enough.
HI Jeremy Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are delighted to hear such lovely feedback, which means a great deal to our team to recognise the care, compassion and dedication they show every day. We are grateful for your trust and support and are so pleased that your experience has been a positive one.
I recently visited the Radley and was rather impressed by changes and modifications being made. The first thing you notice is the amazing new development that looks nearly complete. When in the care home I was greeted buy welcoming staff and excellent managent service, I would say from visiting before to now positive changes have been made and will look to continue to do i feel very happy in the choice of this care home for my mother keep up the good work many thanks
Thank you so much for your review. I have passed on your kind words to the team. We are committed to maintaining these positive changes and improved standards and look forward to continuing to support you and your loved one at The Radley.
The Radley Care Home is an excellent care home that seems to deal well with the needs of individual residents well and efficiently. The new extension and gardens are excellent and give the home a lovely, spacious feel. The carers seem on the whole to be totally responsive to the residents and are calm, cool and caring in most situations. They go beyond what is expected of them and are always there to comfort and help the residents. My only criticism is that there doesn't seem to be enough staff - especially at weekends. This means that on many occasions there are up to 8 residents in the lounge or dining room without any supervision or anyone there to interact with them - this does concern me. Activities are fun and inclusive although I feel there should be more at weekends as the residents get bored without the structure of the week day.
Always very friendly and helpful staff at the Care Home and kept in good condition. Well kept and modern. It looks good with the refurbishment. It is a good location too. Thank you very much.
The Radley Care home has been outstanding in their support during the transition from home/hospital to care home. Those who are on this journey know how difficult navigating the funding, referrals etc can be. We received advice care and a listening ear when things became difficult. Our dear friend was made to feel welcome and treated exactly as we would wish her to be treated. They monitor her fluid intake, food, and movement. Things which give us peace of mind. They know when to be assertive and when to be kind. Our whole experience has been positive. The staff really care about the residents. We recommend The Radley Care Home without hesitation.
Thank you so much for your comments, we are very glad that your dear friend is settling in so well, especially after such an unsettling transition period for you all. She is so lucky to have friends who provide such amazing support and commitment to her well-being as yourselves.
Often the room is quite grubby. It's difficult to comment on food because my aunt is so fussy. Need to separate dementia patients and prevent items from being taken from other patients' rooms and also to prevent other patients from being assaulted by them. This has happened on several occasions and some items never have been returned causing a lot of additional expense.
The staff are friendly and helpful. My sister tells me the food is good. Likes doing the quizzes, and colouring and they inform me if she is unwell or if they have to call a GP. Overall very good.
Thank you for the lovely feedback, we are so pleased that your sister is having such a positive experience here at The Radley. We try hard to keep family informed of any changes on a day-to-day basis, we are glad that this is working well for you.
I am well looked after and the staff have been great towards me. So far I have no real complaints.
Thank you for your kind and honest review, we are glad that you are feeling respected and that your overall experience is very positive.
My relative has been a resident for over five years and we have had no concerns regarding his care. During covid, we were especially grateful to know he was being looked after well. The staff are very caring and kind. The facilities are good and the garden is a big bonus in the summer. The management are always approachable.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we are glad that you thought the service was good, especially as a large part of his stay was during the pandemic. Please take care and feel free to pop in whenever you are passing, we would love to see you. Kind regards Sue.
My dad was looked after extremely well. He was very challenging, and all staff had a lot of time for him. I was always told how happy he was, waving, joking, and of course, falling over and being helped up from the floor regularly. His dementia was getting worse, and he had a few spells in hospital. The last one was with a heart attack. He passed in hospital in April 2022. Thanks to all staff.
Thank you so much for your comments, your Dad was a very special character and certainly kept us on our toes, we all miss him and the way he made us laugh. Please take care of yourselves.
We have been very impressed with the care and support given to my brother since he moved into The Radley care home. The effects of the dementia he was suffering from when he arrived there were alleviated as they supported him. As he declined and eventually died, we were very pleased by their continued care and their communication with us.
Thank you so much for your comments, it was fantastic to see him blossom here when he arrived and start dancing, colouring and enjoying himself again. He was a lovely gentle man and we will miss him.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 June 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
7 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026Private Residential and Dementia Care
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Radley Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

“With over 30 years of experience in the care sector, I have dedicated my career to delivering exceptional care across nursing, residential, domiciliary, and dementia care. Since joining B&M Care in 2018, I have had the privilege of serving as Care Manager at Milford Lodge, where I developed a deep understanding of the organisation’s commitment to person-centred care.
In 2023, I proudly completed B&M Care’s Leadership Pathway, further equipping me with the skills and knowledge to lead and inspire my team. As Home Manager at The Radley, I am passionate about setting high standards and leading by example, particularly in the field of dementia care, which I believe is crucial to enhancing the quality of life for residents.
I am excited to guide The Radley through its next chapter of growth and innovation, ensuring we continue to provide a nurturing and empowering environment for both residents and staff.“
Frequently Asked Questions about The Radley Care Home
What types of Care is The Radley Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Radley Care Home have?
There are 57 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Radley Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Radley Care Home to the centre of Borehamwood?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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