
Excellent care! Excellent facility. Really good management supportS W(Relative of Resident/Service User)



Excellent care! Excellent facility. Really good management supportS W(Relative of Resident/Service User)



Knebworth care home is a recently refurbished, modern home offering exceptional care and a superb lifestyle in beautiful surroundings. The experienced team provides nursing, residential and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis.
Inside the Knebworth care home there are stunning, hotel-style facilities including a café, bar, cinema room, comfortable lounges and a hair and beauty salon. Outside there are beautiful, landscaped gardens for residents to enjoy. The bedrooms are...
Care Provided by Knebworth
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 71 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- 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
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Knebworth for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Knebworth 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Claudiu Lucean (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (67)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (67)
Parking
- Parking on-site
Knebworth Reviews (156)
Knebworth has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.789) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Knebworth has 156 reviews.
I have no words to express my gratitude to the team at Knebworth care home. My husband has been in their care for the last three months until his recent passing due to a brain tumour. The care, love and attention he received was incredible and nothing was ever too much. Their approach to all challenges was driven by humanity, love and support for the patient in their care and their loved ones. I am eternally in the debt of the home manager and her excellent team.
I experienced kindness from everyone connected with my care and a sincere wish for my comfort and recovery. Most importantly, I was given assistance whenever I became anxious.
She had a lovely room, good food and the staff are fantastic. There is a nice garden, which has French doors open in the summer, and a cafe area where we used to sit and have a drink and everyone is very friendly. During the lockdown, we had Zoom calls, and although sometimes she was away from her family as we were not allowed to see her due to restrictions, I felt reassured that her Knebworth Care Home family were looking after her.
As her Alzheimer's progressed, Mum received specialist care from knowledgeable and caring staff.
She sadly passed away peacefully in March, but I will not forget the kindness shown both to her and my family.
She really loved living at the home.
I have spent a very happy time here and I was worried about my hearing problem but everyone understood and made sure I heard them for which I am very grateful.
Knebworth care home has been an amazing help to my family over the last three years. When my grandma and grandad moved on together to live at the care home, the carers and staff did everything they could to make them feel at home, safe and happy. They really did go above and beyond. All the staff are amazing and made my family feel part of the Knebworth care homes family, thank you.
My mother was a nursing care resident for over 3 years. My mother was extremely well cared for throughout all that time which was so reassuring with lockdown when visiting was limited. It enabled me to give my family some much-needed attention. She received good nursing care throughout her time there. Staff were attentive to both of us, well lead by the home manager which is reflected by staff staying in post, not everyone, some leave but return as they realise their preference is for Knebworth. When it was possible their relative meetings and throughout the year various social events. The home was always clean and had a relaxed atmosphere. I feel lucky that I found Knebworth Care Home. Everyone has to make their own decisions and get their own feel for a place, all my boxes were ticked.
We were extremely worried when our mum (aged 98 and a half) needed to go into a care home having lived on her own for several years. We needn’t have worried, the care and help she has received here has been exceptional.
Unfortunately because of Covid, my rehab was limited as I was unable to leave my room, so cannot comment on all facilities available from what I heard, everything was superb a 5-star care home.
I personally felt like one of the family, nothing was too much trouble.
Thanks to you all. God bless.
When I was told I was going into a care home for 3 weeks - well you hear things, don't you! At Knebworth, I was greeted at reception then taken to my well-appointed room, made comfy and brought a hot drink. The food was good, with a choice but if you didn't like it an alternative was found. The call button was always within reach and was always answered well within 5 minutes. The friendly physio team were cruel to be kind. There was a delicious cake for my special birthday and I was made a fuss of. There was only one thing though, they couldn't make decent coffee - they could by the time I left.
The carers looked after us all very well. I especially liked the use of first names on day one. When you called them with a problem they came quickly and were very helpful. The food was varied but interesting! Overall a good experience.
I would not hesitate in recommending this excellent care home with friendly, attentive staff that make staying a comfortable experience.
Dad loved being there and his physical health has improved 10 fold simply because of the care they have given him.
During these particularly difficult and challenging times, they have made it possible for Dad to have visitors and we and he have felt safe whilst doing this. Their covid measures go above and beyond.
My Dad is a retired priest and they arranged for him to do short Sunday services for a few of the other residents which meant so very much to him. The way they offer the residents such care and support whilst allowing them to keep their dignity is astounding.
This truly is the definition of a CARE home. Well done and as a family, we really appreciate you.
Medical knowledge is set at a high rating which provides confidence.
Humanity seems to be very well applied to fit in with the patients' needs.
Your staff are to be admired. They have brought back some of my confidence.
The staff are the homes biggest asset. The cost is its biggest negative.
Mum has been in here for a couple of years now. It is by far the most amazing place. The care and understanding of mum have been given second to none. All the staff are brilliant and so friendly. They also keep up to date if there are any issues or concerns. I've told everyone what a brilliant place this is.
Everybody in the care home is very kind and caring towards mum and I'm more than happy that mum received all the best care and attention. Highly recommend the home.
Caring, understanding, professional and compassionate. We are so very grateful to everyone at Knebworth. The manager and staff, they are all dedicated and amazing.
Very happy with the standard of care so far.
During lockdown had not seen dad for 4 months until today. It was good to see him, he looked well - such a relief to see him after all these months.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 December 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
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News (39) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

Hi, I’m Claudiu. I qualified as a General Nurse in 2015 in my home country of Romania. Before joining Care UK, I worked as a Deputy Manager in a 78-bed nursing home. I was impressed by Care UK’s structure and its values, which closely align with my own.
I believe a Home Manager should be reliable, proactive, supportive and a good listener. My favourite part of the day is seeing the difference our team makes to residents’ lives and knowing that we are making a positive impact every day.
One of my biggest career highlights was commissioning and registering a new care home with the CQC. I’m proudest when I see residents happy, safe and feeling part of our big family, as well as seeing team members develop and succeed.
The most important part of my role is ensuring residents are always treated with dignity and respect, while making sure team members feel listened to and supported to make a real difference to residents’ lives.
Outside of work, I enjoy football, travelling and spending time with my family.
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