Tenterden House Care Home

Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TN
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9.8 81 Reviews
  • Tenterden House Care Home, St Albans
Tenterden House provides long and short-stay residential and nursing care. From Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, MS and other complex and long term conditions, Tenterden House offers care for older people with a wide range of care needs.

Set in 13-acres of beautiful gardens, the home has been skilfully converted to meet residents’ needs without sacrificing any of its Victorian charm. The home offers a warm and homely environment. The home benefits from lots of communal space, indoor and outside space for residents and relatives to enjoy.

Care packages are regularly assessed for developing needs and tailored to palliative, convalescence and respite needs. Working closely with the local hospital, the home also offers a rehabilitation pathway to help improve mobility and independence with visiting occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

They go the extra mile to help residents enjoy their time here. From helping a resident who previously had a stroke to complete a marathon, to putting on social events with their neighbouring Bupa care home, Allington Court.

There’s a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

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.

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

  • Vijo Martin (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Home is registered for over and under 65 years.
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)

Visiting

  • The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. The home is based in the historic market town of St Albans, home to the popular St Albans Cathedral lots of countryside close by and visiting loved ones can get to the home easily from the M25.

Parking

  • On-site parking available.

Tenterden House Care Home Reviews (81)

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9.8

Tenterden House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Tenterden House Care Home has 81 reviews.

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Review from D W (Resident) published on 8 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am more than happy here. I get on well with the residents and staff. My experience of Tenterden House - I am more than satisfied with the care and support given to me. The staff are kind and helpful.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you are happy in our care.

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Review from Ivan P (Brother of Resident) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been a resident for many years and the staff are very attentive to her many needs and spend a lot of time keeping her entertained. They are also very kind when I bring my elderly mother to visit.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

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. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you for choosing Tenterden House for your sister's stay.

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Review from Ian W (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has only been at Tenterden House one week and has settled in very well and finds all the staff friendly and helpful.

Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very happy to hear you feel at ease with your Dad in our care. Thank you for choosing Tenterden House.

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Review from Lisa N (Sister of Resident) published on 27 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, I am pleased with our sister's care. I would like to see more carers in the home. However, I do understand that staffing issues are a problem. I also think that the sizes of the room could be bigger.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your sister in our care. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them to continually improve their service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your sister's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Alice B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has now spent several months at the care home and in that time has received the best medical care as well as personal and well-being care to support her needs. The staff go out of their way to ensure that she is comfortable and included in all decisions about her care. Where Mum has had to make
hospital or clinic visits, it is so reassuring to know that even transport arrangements can be made on her behalf to ensure that these run smoothly. Moving into a care home has been a major life change for Mum but I am very grateful that I know that she is in the very best of hands.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We hope Tenterden House care home did everything to make the transition as easy as possible. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for choosing our care home for your stay and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Jaclyn N (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff that care for my father seem to genuinely care. My father is happy and always seems happy when the team come into his room. Arrival at the care home is often met with staff who, I feel, are frustrated to be on door duty (based on their demeanor when they greet you).

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear your father feels at ease in our care. We will discuss your feedback with the homes manager to help them continually improve their service. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make father's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from M M (Resident) published on 20 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank Tenterden House Care Home for the lovely party I had for my 101 birthday with my family and friends. The staff were very good, everyone was very good to make sure I had a lovely day. I would highly recommend my family and friends to come live in this home.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed your very special birthday party. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from Gary C (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to Tenterden House Care Home to have an overview the day before my mother was due to arrive and felt very content with the establishment from the moment I arrived. This was reinforced with each member of staff I met and continues to do so. The home reminds me of a hotel we use in Devon and return
to regularly. My mother is very, very content here and I am very reassured by this and it puts my mind at rest.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We hope Tenterden 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 mother's stay as comfortable as possible and we look forward to seeing you again.

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Review from O N (Respite Resident) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It's the best care home for my recovery I've been in over the past year. Pity management and certain medical staff do not listen to residents' remarks - very frustrating when one is still switched on like myself! I do not like having agency staff, much prefer the professional staff, they know what they
are doing. The chefs here are very good and listen to your comments. The entertainment care lady is excellent.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, I will certainly pass your comments on to the management team. We are glad that you enjoyed the food our chefs provided and the activities available while you were with us. Thank you for choosing us for your care.

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Review from P S (Wife of Resident) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I visit my husband in your care home, I am always made welcome. All staff are very friendly and helpful, my husband is very well cared for and is happy there, so that pleases me. My children also enjoy visiting their dad there. All in all Tenterden House suits us all very well.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is so nice to hear you describe our staff as friendly and helpful. Thank you for choosing us to care for your Husband.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say to adequately articulate the appreciation and warmth that I feel for all of the staff at this care home? They are meticulous with the attention to detail to meet a service user's needs, they put the service user at the heart of every decision they thoughtfully take. The care and compassion
that our father has been shown by all here is just as one would hope for. I cannot praise this care home enough. I thank them deeply for the reassurance that they have given us as a family that our father is in excellent care. Due to his condition, they have kindly allowed us to visit outside of the core visiting hours too. We cannot thank them enough, ever.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy that you are at ease with your Father in our care at Tenterden House and that you feel his care is excellent. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your review.

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Review from Phill P (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are the best you could wish for. They are polite, professional and caring.
Over the last few months, the quality of food seems to have dropped a little. It would be nice if there was a review of the dishes that are served and some new dishes put on the BUPA menu or let the chef have free
reign of what they cook a few times a week.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. It is always nice to hear words like "polite, professional and caring" to describe our staff. In regards to the menu, we will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service.

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Review from Elizabeth B (Resident) published on 29 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our refurbishment, which took place earlier this year, reflects great credit on all concerned in the work. I'm very happy with my room in its refurbished state. The bed and curtains get a special mention. I'd also like to thank our staff for the way they kept everything going during the refurbishing
and the management for their caring oversight.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we are very happy to hear that you like the new look and that it wasn't too disruptive for you whilst the work was being done.

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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 1 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Continues to be attentive and caring.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments, It is lovely to hear that you find us attentive and caring in our home.

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Review from D M (Sister of Resident) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My sister had a life-changing stroke just one week into lockdown at the age of 64. The carers are so lovely, and despite the difficulties we have faced during Covid, we are confident that she is being well looked after. There are some very special individuals, who we, as her family, trust and are so
grateful to.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is lovely to hear that you feel your sister is well cared for in our home. Thank you for choosing Tenterden House for your sister's stay.

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Review from Sharon S (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Tenterden House since 31/12/2021. She settled in very well and has never asked to return to her own home. All members of staff are very attentive and caring, are very pleasant and always on hand to ensure she is comfortable and cared for. It is a great relief to the
family to know she is happy and being well looked after. Tenterden House is not a large home, making it a much more personal environment, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a safe and happy home for a loved one.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments, It is lovely to hear that your Mother has settled in well at our home and that you feel she is cared for well. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Mother's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Sophie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care home with warm, caring staff. I was so impressed with how well they looked after my father.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments, It is lovely to hear that you feel that your father has been well looked after. Thank you for choosing Tenterden House for your father's stay.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Happy with the care home. The only thing I would like to mention is communication problems. You tell one person and they don't pass on the message.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Tenterden House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we will certainly pass this on to the manager. Please let us know if there is anything further we can do. Thank you.

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Review from D B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 20 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I'm very impressed by the standard of care given by the staff. My condition leaves me more isolated than I would like.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments, We are happy to hear that you are happy with our care, 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 Maureen T (Resident) published on 20 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Everybody has been very kind and looked after me in the nicest way. I have been here for six years.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Tenterden House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is nice to hear that you feel well cared for in our home in the six years you have been with us. Thank you for choosing Tenterden House for your stay.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.805)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.805) out of 10 for Tenterden House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.805 for Tenterden House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (158 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 195 Ratings = 4.805

  • b) 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 Tenterden House Care Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 20 Mar 2018

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

posted 12 Aug 2025

Spacious rooms available for nursing and residential 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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