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Allington Court Care Home

Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 3TN
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Allington Court Care Home epitomises all that's good and proper in care homesK C(Husband of Resident/Service User)
Allington Court Care Home, St Albans
I was so impressed with how comfortable clean and peaceful she wasTina B(Friend of Resident/Service User)
Allington Court Care Home, St Albans
Allington Court has looked after Mum extremely well.Sarah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Allington Court Care Home, St Albans

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, Parkinson's and short-stay care. Advanced bookings available for short-stay care.

Everything is on one floor, and the building has a circular design. This gives every room garden access, making it easier for residents to find their own way round. The...  

Care Provided by Allington Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareN/AFrom £1,555
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,415From £1,500
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,650From £1,815

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.

Contact Allington Court 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Vijo Martin (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 40+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (44)

Visiting

  • The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. We’re just off North Orbital Road on the way to the M25 and there’s lots of on-site parking. Lye Lane is the first left after the roundabout with the Shell garage and Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel on it. There’s also a local bus stop a 10-minute walk away.

Parking

  • On-site parking available.

Allington Court Care Home Reviews (114)

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9.7

Allington Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.659) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Allington Court Care Home has 114 reviews.

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Review from T A (Husband of Resident) published on 20 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff and management to a very high standard. Very welcoming when visiting my wife and dealt with covid in a professional manner.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you hold us at a high standard and feel we are welcoming when you visit. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your wife's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from B P (Resident / Service User) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been living in Allington Court Care Home for about 6 months now and I have always been well looked after in all respects. The activities are well provided for and especially over the Easter period with entertainment provided. I highly recommend the home to a family friend.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you feel well looked after in our care home and that you have enjoyed our activities. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from P W (Son of Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are helpful and supportive of my dad. I am unable to comment on some areas as my dad has not been in the home that long. The general atmosphere appears very pleasant and there is, as always, a steady supply of tea and delicious cakes!

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is nice to hear that you feel like your dad is being well supported in our home in the time he has been with us. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your dad's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from J R (Resident / Service User) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like living in this home. Activities are great and the staff are lovely. Recommend the home to all my friends.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from J R (Resident / Service User) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with my bedroom. I have decorated with my personal things. All the staff are lovely. Lots to do in activities, they keep me busy.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoy the activities available each day and that you have made your bedroom feel like home. Thank you for choosing us for your care.

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Review from J K (Resident / Service User) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been well looked after - the staff are very kind and helpful. Happy to see to all my needs. Always something to do every day, I am happy here.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. It is so nice to hear our staff described as kind and helpful and that you are happy in our care.

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Review from J G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been in Allington Court for about 6 months and is very happy here. The staff are all very friendly and have made her stay happy. It is peace of mind for my brother and I, as we know she is well cared for, even when we are unable to visit due to covid restrictions.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are glad that the care your mum receives at Allington Court gives you both peace of mind.

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Review from A H (Resident / Service User) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been at this care home for a while. I am very happy, the staff are very nice. My room is clean and tidy, activities good. Lots to do and the staff are very caring. I am very happy.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you are very happy in our care.

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Review from V N (Resident / Service User) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I can't complain - the care is very good. The staff are nice and friendly and caring. The carers at Allington Court are wonderful and the activity is good.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you find all our staff to be nice and friendly and caring. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your comments.

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Review from O D (Resident / Service User) published on 1 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy here. Everybody is wonderful and caring. Lots of activities. Every day is different.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are very glad to hear that you are happy in our care at Allington Court.

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Review from Jill Q (Niece of Resident) published on 16 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am totally pleased with the treatment/care my aunt receives. They are diligent in reporting to me any health issues that my aunt may have. She is very happy there with the staff and friends she has met.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you are happy with your aunt's care - we are glad to hear that she is very happy with the staff and other residents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your aunt's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from E P C (Sister of Resident) published on 10 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Covid regulations and, once again Christmas, have compounded the problems for us as visitors, but particularly for the staff. They have to keep strict control of potential visits and fit in extra meetings as well as the daily running of Allington Court. I have found everyone unfailingly helpful and am so happy that my sister is cared for so well in the happy home.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate it has been very difficult at times with regards to visits. Please let us know if there is anything further we can do to help you stay in touch with your Sister.

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Review from N S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My Nan has recently moved into the home and has settled in really well. The home from what we see through their Facebook page and our visits is always well kept and clean. The staff here have been amazing and even when we have been unable to get in due to isolations they have arranged video calls for us so we can all still see and speak to her, they have helped make her room her own by putting pictures up on the walls of her family. We as a family can see how much more relaxed she is compared to living at her house and she enjoys being looked after by kind, caring, and helpful staff.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that you can see how much more relaxed your Nan is now she is living with us at Allington Court. Thank you for choosing us to care for her.

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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum is very happy at Allington Court. The staff are very caring and friendly and show the residents respect and dignity. The food is always fresh and homemade, and the chef regularly checks that we and mum are happy with the choices given.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you feel all our residents are treated with dignity and respect. We certainly hope to continue to provide the best care possible for your Mum.

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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Today was my fathers birthday, his first in a care home. I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone at the home who made the day special for him. My mum and I visited my father in his room and enjoyed watching him open presents. The care home staff surprised us all by bringing in a beautifully decorated birthday cake whilst we were there and singing happy birthday. A proper birthday party, with my mum and I having tea and cake too. The cake was enjoyed by everyone, especially my father who devoured every morsel in record time. A big thanks to the care home chef and all the staff.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. Happy Birthday to your father it is lovely to hear he had such an enjoyable day. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your father in our care at Allington Court. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do to make his stay more comfortable.

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Review from Loretta G (Resident / Service User) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have only been here for a short time but all the staff and everyone made me feel at home the feel has been all I wanted. Everyone is so friendly.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Allington Court family. Thank you for choosing Allington Court for your stay.

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Review from John B (Resident / Service User) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very well. Comfortable. Staff are helpful.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you feel comfortable in our care home. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from K B (Resident / Service User) published on 16 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Ok - all good staff, very caring, lots to do.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. Thank you for choosing Allington Court for your care.

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Review from Wendy L (Wife of Resident) published on 15 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been so satisfied with my visits, staff are very friendly and helpful. During such challenging times they have accommodated us. The home is always so clean and bright. The care has been wonderful, I always come away knowing my husband is in the best care.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Allington Court Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Husband in our care. We hope to continue providing your Husband with the best possible care.

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Review from G B (Son of Resident) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Allington Court continued to maintain care during the most challenging of times, the Covid pandemic. We are so pleased that the home is now able to open up and accommodate close family visits as we have missed being able to visit our mother in the home.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Allington Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are so happy to be able to welcome our families back for visits after such a difficult year.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 19 January 2024
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Requires improvement
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 11 July 2026

Spacious rooms available for dementia care – long and short stay care available. All rooms are tastefully decorated, some overlooking the home’s attractive gardens. Residents can bring items from home such as ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to make more homely.

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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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