
the staff were amazing, very professional, caring and friendlyJanet W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I was very, very impressed by the standards which were extremely high in Field House.A L(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Activities were always organised every day and Mum spent a very happy, comfortable three years thereErica D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

the staff were amazing, very professional, caring and friendlyJanet W(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I was very, very impressed by the standards which were extremely high in Field House.A L(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Activities were always organised every day and Mum spent a very happy, comfortable three years thereErica D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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, and homely environment.
Located in the beautiful town of Harpenden, Field House plays an active role in the local community. Regular events, including the Community Companions Café, together with visits from local schools, entertainers, and community groups, help...
Care Provided by Field House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- 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
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- 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 Field House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Field House 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
- Curaa Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Clare Batty(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
Visiting
- Prospective residents, families and visitors are welcome to visit Field House at any time. Whether planning ahead or passing by, visits are always encouraged. To help the team provide the best possible experience, calling in advance is recommended, although walk-in visits are also welcome. If you visit at lunchtime, you are welcome to enjoy some of the delicious, freshly prepared food from the kitchen and experience the dining service for yourself. If you would like to join Field House for lunch, please let the team know in advance so they can make the necessary arrangements.
Parking
- Parking is available both on-site and on surrounding streets for visitors. Parking permits are available from the receptionist for the duration of your visit, and the team will be happy to assist you with this on arrival.
Field House Care Home Reviews (119)
Field House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.986) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Field House Care Home has 119 reviews.
Great level of care.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Field House.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. Thank you for choosing Field House Care Home for your stay.
The care I received was very good. However, the quality of towels was less than good, size of sheets not large enough for large mattresses, given that the cost of staying there is £200 per day.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from residents feeling like they are cared for and looked after. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
I came to Field House having had a fall, resulting in a fractured wrist and pelvis. It was a relief to be looked after here for respite. The staff were very attentive, except for one female at night who was very surly. The food provided was excellent and my room clean, with nice access to the garden. The garden could do with some care and the chairs are heavy and not cleaned! Overall, a good experience. But, would have benefitted from more help with mobility or physiotherapy?
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very happy to hear you felt at ease whilst recovering with our care and we will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.
My mother was a resident at Field House Care Home for several years. The staff were all very good, caring and friendly. It was very reassuring to me to know my mother was in good hands.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like 'caring' and 'friendly' being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
My wife has been a resident for over 4 years now and, through all that time, the care has been second to none. The staff are exceptionally caring to the residents and unfailingly helpful and friendly to relatives and visitors. The home is well-managed and the senior staff are friendly and very competent with the needs of the residents always foremost in their minds. Food is excellent and varied especially after a recent revamp of the kitchens.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your wife in our care and it is always nice to hear words like “exceptionally caring” and “unfailingly helpful” being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
I believe staff and residents would benefit from in-room intercom to save staff from running around. I am generally happy with how the home is run and have no complaints.
Note from brother: the idea here is to advise staff of the urgency of the call so service requests can be managed more efficiently and effectively.
Thank you for your feedback. I will certainly pass this on to our management team.
The manager and her team did an amazing job in caring for my mother-in-law during her two years at the home. In particular, the home staff provided a lot of support to my mother-in-law who was blind. I would highly recommend Field House if you are looking for a caring and compassionate home for your loved one.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for choosing Field House Care Home.
Arrived at Field House Care Home on 13th February (after a month in hospital and respite care following collapsing on 17th January with dehydration). Still "dazed" for several days, needing help with my ablutions etc. By March, I was more independent (with the aid of my walking stick). Encouraged to participate in activities and interests available and tend to watch interesting programmes on TV. The carers - of all ranges - really do care, their patience, tolerance and understanding show the true meaning of the simple word "care" for which I am so grateful.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind review. We are happy to have been able to help you recover and get back to enjoying life.
My father has been at Field House since 2019 and has had very good care throughout this time. The staff are helpful and kind. I recommend Field House if you are considering care options for your relatives.
Thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your father in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to continue making your loved one's stay as comfortable as possible.
Pleasant surroundings and all staff made good efforts to personalise care.
My family and I would recommend it highly.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope Field House Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
My husband wanted me to have care while he went into hospital for an operation. I stayed four nights and was very comfortable in the respite room. I did not need nursing care. I went home, and my husband left hospital and moved into the respite room, where he stayed for three nights. He was recovering from his operation and therefore needed care. Very professional staff, very attentive and good management, but didn't like the food.
Thank you for your kind words and lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "professional" and "attentive" being used to describe our care. Thank you for choosing Field House for your stay.
I arranged for my mother to visit Field House Care Home for respite care after a hospital stay. From the outset, I was so impressed with the approach taken by the manager at Field House, who spoke to me at length about my mother and dealt with the hospital discharge so carefully and efficiently. She was always so prompt to respond to my queries. During her stay, the staff were all kind and caring and really made my mother welcome. Unfortunately, my mother was still unwell when she was discharged from hospital and her condition deteriorated during the week. The nursing team and other staff were so alert to this and arranged for my mother to be seen by a doctor and she was ultimately re-admitted to hospital. Whilst the stay did not go as we intended, I cannot praise the care, diligence and expertise of the team at Field House highly enough. We, as a family, are so grateful to them for being so aware of my mother's deteriorating condition and for the fact that they acted so promptly.
Thank you for your feedback. It is such a shame that your mother's stay did not go quite according to plan but we were glad to have been able to care for her while she was with us and get her the medical care she required. Thank you again for choosing Field House.
For all families, placing your mother (or any loved one) into a care home is a stressful and hard decision. This has been made far easier by the way this team welcomes new residents and help them to familiarise, engage and live.
Our mum has, and we ourselves have, the total peace of mind that she is safe and is being looked after by caring staff. They provide an open-door policy allowing visitors to come and go and for Mum to go out during the day.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear that the welcome your mum received helped her settle quickly into life at Field House and she is now enjoying the social activities on offer. Thank you again for your kind words.
My mother came to Field House for respite care after a spell in hospital. From the start, she was treated with care and kindness so much so that she has decided to stay as a permanent resident. She particularly enjoys the food, the security and the company of others. I am happy in the knowledge that my mum is safe and well cared for and the staff are excellent at communicating any information or concerns with me. Field House is an old house, not purpose-built like some, which is why I have given 3 stars for facilities but it more than makes up for this with its homely feel and friendly staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for choosing Field House for your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
My mother was in Field House for palliative care. In this situation, the most important thing is the staff. Without exception, they were kind, caring and helpful. They went out of their way to ensure my mother felt both comfortable and cared for and able to support my sister and I with explanations, reassurance and freedom to visit any time. The atmosphere amongst the other residents was very friendly when we saw them in the communal areas and garden.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "kind, caring and helpful" being used to describe our care and we hope Field House care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.
Well looked after, nice food. Happy atmosphere.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is nice to hear that you feel your loved one is well looked after in our home and find out atmosphere a happy one. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your loved ones stay as comfortable as possible.
I would recommend this place because I am well looked after. I find it to have a friendly atmosphere. I am able to pursue my hobby of knitting and if I wish to take part in other activities I can. I enjoy walking to and sitting in the garden. There is a good variety of meals and alternative options to suit my diet. I especially enjoy the hairdresser, who does my hair beautifully.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is lovely to hear that you are happy in our home and feel as though you can still enjoy your hobbies. Thank you for your recommendation and please let us know if there is anything more we can do to make your stay with us more comfortable.
My experiences at Field House have always been positive. Initially, I did place my mother into another respite facility in the area but due to the, what I can only describe as poor uncaring service, my mother was quite nervous and fearful of care homes. However, we came across Field House and were comforted by the BUPA ‘badge’ that we knew well. We arranged an introductory meeting with the manager and we were warmly greeted and had a good discussion about what the BUPA Care Home offers. We agreed to place mum into Field House for a two/three week trial which was excellent and mum seemed to settle in much better than we expected. As a result, mum was content to stay there permanently which our whole family agreed was the best outcome for our mum/gran. She has settled in very well. Mum is now settled in and she enjoys participating in the various activities provided by the Field House team.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is nice to hear that your mother felt at ease staying with us and that we could help ease her nerves and fear enough for her to stay permanently. Thank you for choosing Field House to care for your mother.
My mother was a resident for only seven days for end-of-life care. The compassion and care shown to her by every single person we met at the home was outstanding and made her final days very comfortable in home-like surroundings. We couldn't have wished for a kinder end to her life.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are sorry to hear about your loss, please accept our condolences. It is nice to hear that you have found the care and compassion she received to be outstanding. Thank you for trusting us to care for your Mother.
The surroundings are wonderful and the gardens are beautiful.
I have nothing negative to say about the home and I am well looked after.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to know that you are happy in our care and enjoy our beautiful gardens.
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Clare has worked in the care sector for over 14 years. Clare is passionate about championing person-centred care, ensuring that every resident remains at the heart of all care planning and delivery. She is committed to creating a supportive, respectful environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to live fulfilling lives.
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