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Rockliffe Avenue, Kings Langley, WD4 8DR
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25 March 2026
My mother-in-law lived at Friars Mead for a year and a half, and we couldn't be happier with the care she received there. All the staff at the care home were so friendly and caring and always had time to talk to us. My mother-in-law positively thrived at Friars Mead, enjoying the food, the
activities and the friendships she made with residents and staff. She was always well groomed and happy when we visited. The staff took her on outings as well as providing regular entertainment including arts and crafts, skittles, bingo, quizzes and many more things. The family days were a highlight providing food and entertainment for the residents and their families. Although the home is small, it has a real homely feel to it and it makes you feel like a part of a family. I would highly recommend this care home and am extremely grateful to all the staff for the care my mother-in-law received during her stay at Friars Mead.
25 March 2026
Friars Mead is a very special Care Home, with very special staff. As soon as you walk into the reception area you are immediately struck by how homely it all feels. My mother spent the last 18 months of her life here and to say she thrived here is an understatement. She thoroughly enjoyed her time
here from the fantastic nursing care, the 3 course meals and the superb activities. Nothing was too much trouble at Friars Mead and the staff were so friendly and giving.
I would absolutely recommend this care home to anyone. The ratio of staff to residents is very good. The rooms are all very nice as is the garden area. It has just 25 rooms, but this is part of what makes it a warm and friendly home to all. Highly recommended.
25 February 2026
Wonderful staff who clearly care for the residents with dignity and respect.
A lot of thought goes into activities, and is a clean, calm and safe environment.
There is a welcoming atmosphere for family members and the staff have adapted to suit my grandmother's needs.
23 February 2026
My mother has spent nearly six years at Friars Mead and I cannot thank the staff enough for their friendliness and concern for her welfare since her very first trial visit. Mum had severe memory loss and was very wobbly on her feet so struggled at home with her welfare and loneliness. She loved
the regular meals, put on weight and became a lot less confused and muddled once someone else was looking out for her 24/7. Friars Mead is a very happy place. Always spotlessly clean and never smelling like lots of other places do. Being small everyone knows the residents by name and they all join to eat together at lunch time which Mum loved. She also loved the activities particularly singing and quizzes which she seemed to win! Mum spent her final days at Friars Mead and the staff treated both her and her family with the utmost care, compassion and respect. I think it says a lot that two of the key members of staff in Mum's final hours were also there to welcome her six years earlier.
20 February 2026
My 93 year old mother found Friars Mead herself and moved from a bungalow on the Isle of Wight to be near us in Kings Langley. Her room was wonderful and she and the family were very happy with the facilities and care she received until she died peacefully there after a short illness.
We would
thoroughly recommend the facilities and care received in what Friars Mead always called her home.
19 February 2026
Our mum has lived at Friars Mead for over two years, having previously lived next door in supported accommodation also managed by Abbeyfield.
When it became obvious that mum needed more support, she agreed with us that the natural progression would be a move to Friars Mead. For us as a family,
there were no other options which we felt would have suited her.
The cosy and homely atmosphere meant that she settled in very quickly in a lovely room.
As mum's needs have changed, the managers and staff have continually adapted things specifically for her, ensuring that she has been comfortable, safe and extremely well cared for.
We visit frequently, are always made very welcome and updated by staff about how mum is. The staff turnover is very low, and the use of agency staff isn't required, which means that mum has got to know the people who care for her very well. Last week I heard her thanking one of the carers for all their help, which was lovely to hear.
We really couldn't ask for more.
19 February 2026
I spent quite some time looking into different care homes in Kings Langley and the neighbouring areas, and chose Friars Mead, because it felt like the most family home environment. I was delighted with the kindness and quality of care the staff gave to my mother throughout her 6 months stay with
them, helping her and me to navigate the difficulties of coming to the end of her life with warmth and kindness and dignity.
18 February 2026
My mother has been a resident at Friars Mead for nearly five years and is very content there. The staff are all very friendly and professional. There are plenty of activities on offer for the residents to enjoy.
We are particularly appreciative of the care given to help my mother after a recent
discharge from hospital. And she said recently she is feeling much better and happy to be home.
18 February 2026
Friars Mead is a very friendly and welcoming Care Home.
The staff are caring and genuinely interested in meeting the individual needs of the residents.
Every one is treated with dignity and respect. The staff are excellent, from the admin to the carers, the domestic staff and caterers.
Many of
the carers go above and beyond what is required of them, encouraging the residents to take part in many organised social activities. We feel happy that my mother in law is being well looked after.
13 February 2026
I have had the privilege to be a regular volunteer at Abbeyfield Friars Mead for the last eighteen months. I have always received a very warm welcome from all the members of management, staff and other volunteers.
I visit with my registered therapy dog and we always look forward to our visits to
see all the residents and the hard working staff.
We have been invited not only to make monthly visits throughout the year but was also invited to spend time with them on one of their day trips on the canal boat and also thoroughtly enjoyed our special visit on Xmas day !! - very special day where everyone had gone the extra mile to make the day memorable for all the residents and their visiting families.
We are both very much looking forward to our visits in 2026 and beyond !.
Please keep up the great work you are all doing.
25 November 2024
I had the privilege of volunteering at Abbeyfield Friars Mead Garden Day. I was warmly welcomed and took pride in supporting the care home staff, fellow volunteers, and family members to ensure the garden looked its best. Meeting the residents and hardworking staff was truly rewarding. I would like
to thank the team for including me at Abbeyfield Friars Mead. I look forward to volunteering again.
21 October 2024
From the moment we arrived at Friars with my father, we felt the warmth and professionalism of everyone at the Home.
It is reassuring to know that Dad is being so well looked after, and he often says how much he is enjoying the delicious meals and many organised activities.
We feel genuinely
grateful to have found such a special place for Dad to stay, thank you all for welcoming us to the Friars family.
15 October 2024
The below ratings say it all. The standard of care provided to my father during two respite stays was first class. Staff and management were extremely attentive, caring and treated Dad with dignity. Thank you.
15 October 2024
So far so good.
The staff at Friars Mead are amazing. My Dad doesn't have a bad word to say about them. They have helped us all and are always friendly and can't do enough for you.
It is very homely and the staff try and make Dad participate in the activities.
He went on a lovely boat trip
which he thoroughly enjoyed. Dad has really enjoyed being able to get outside in the good weather. Thank you.
09 October 2024
My mother has been at Friars Mead for over a year now. In that time there has been a big improvement in her wellbeing and outlook. The staff have been fantastic, they look after her with great care and compassion and I feel she is in very safe hands which puts my mind at rest. Thank you Friars Mead.
23 September 2024
Our Mother moved in January 2024. Her needs are constantly changing and staff make adaptations accordingly.
All the staff are friendly, and caring and know the residents well.
It has a relaxed family feel amongst residents and staff.
Communication with us has been effective and liaison with
agencies is good. Our Mother's physical and emotional needs are met very well.
All our concerns are addressed quickly by senior staff.
I cannot speak highly enough of Friars Mead.
28 December 2023
Staff and home very warm and welcoming.
My mother-in-law is very happy and enjoys the interaction and help from the staff and from day one has felt very much at home at Friars Mead.
28 December 2023
The staff are personable, friendly and caring.
My mother is very happy, well cared for, in this small, friendly environment.
Friars Mead keeps us updated at all times should there be a problem!
It is great to go into this very warm, welcoming care home.
18 May 2023
Such a friendly and vibrant atmosphere which has contributed to the improvement of my nan's overall well-being. Seeing her thrive in this environment brings such comfort. The staff interacted with her with an abundance of good humour and great care. It has a colourful warm feel to the entire home
with beautiful and fresh flowers in every room. The social events and opportunities to mingle and make friends have bought my nan a new lease of life. She feels like she's on a permanent holiday! Thank you so much for the kindness you show.
25 November 2022
Very clean and comfortable home.
Lovely bedrooms with ensuite.
Very friendly and caring staff, which is also extended to relatives.
Good and tasty meals.
Would highly recommend this care home.
Latest Reviews for Abbeyfield Friars Mead
25 March 2026
My mother-in-law lived at Friars Mead for a year and a half, and we couldn't be happier with the care she received there. All the staff at the care home were so friendly and caring and always had time to talk to us. My mother-in-law positively thrived at Friars Mead, enjoying the food, the
activities and the friendships she made with residents and staff. She was always well groomed and happy when we visited. The staff took her on outings as well as providing regular entertainment including arts and crafts, skittles, bingo, quizzes and many more things. The family days were a highlight providing food and entertainment for the residents and their families. Although the home is small, it has a real homely feel to it and it makes you feel like a part of a family. I would highly recommend this care home and am extremely grateful to all the staff for the care my mother-in-law received during her stay at Friars Mead.
25 March 2026
Friars Mead is a very special Care Home, with very special staff. As soon as you walk into the reception area you are immediately struck by how homely it all feels. My mother spent the last 18 months of her life here and to say she thrived here is an understatement. She thoroughly enjoyed her time
here from the fantastic nursing care, the 3 course meals and the superb activities. Nothing was too much trouble at Friars Mead and the staff were so friendly and giving.
I would absolutely recommend this care home to anyone. The ratio of staff to residents is very good. The rooms are all very nice as is the garden area. It has just 25 rooms, but this is part of what makes it a warm and friendly home to all. Highly recommended.
25 February 2026
Wonderful staff who clearly care for the residents with dignity and respect.
A lot of thought goes into activities, and is a clean, calm and safe environment.
There is a welcoming atmosphere for family members and the staff have adapted to suit my grandmother's needs.
23 February 2026
My mother has spent nearly six years at Friars Mead and I cannot thank the staff enough for their friendliness and concern for her welfare since her very first trial visit. Mum had severe memory loss and was very wobbly on her feet so struggled at home with her welfare and loneliness. She loved
the regular meals, put on weight and became a lot less confused and muddled once someone else was looking out for her 24/7. Friars Mead is a very happy place. Always spotlessly clean and never smelling like lots of other places do. Being small everyone knows the residents by name and they all join to eat together at lunch time which Mum loved. She also loved the activities particularly singing and quizzes which she seemed to win! Mum spent her final days at Friars Mead and the staff treated both her and her family with the utmost care, compassion and respect. I think it says a lot that two of the key members of staff in Mum's final hours were also there to welcome her six years earlier.
20 February 2026
My 93 year old mother found Friars Mead herself and moved from a bungalow on the Isle of Wight to be near us in Kings Langley. Her room was wonderful and she and the family were very happy with the facilities and care she received until she died peacefully there after a short illness.
We would
thoroughly recommend the facilities and care received in what Friars Mead always called her home.
19 February 2026
Our mum has lived at Friars Mead for over two years, having previously lived next door in supported accommodation also managed by Abbeyfield.
When it became obvious that mum needed more support, she agreed with us that the natural progression would be a move to Friars Mead. For us as a family,
there were no other options which we felt would have suited her.
The cosy and homely atmosphere meant that she settled in very quickly in a lovely room.
As mum's needs have changed, the managers and staff have continually adapted things specifically for her, ensuring that she has been comfortable, safe and extremely well cared for.
We visit frequently, are always made very welcome and updated by staff about how mum is. The staff turnover is very low, and the use of agency staff isn't required, which means that mum has got to know the people who care for her very well. Last week I heard her thanking one of the carers for all their help, which was lovely to hear.
We really couldn't ask for more.
19 February 2026
I spent quite some time looking into different care homes in Kings Langley and the neighbouring areas, and chose Friars Mead, because it felt like the most family home environment. I was delighted with the kindness and quality of care the staff gave to my mother throughout her 6 months stay with
them, helping her and me to navigate the difficulties of coming to the end of her life with warmth and kindness and dignity.
18 February 2026
My mother has been a resident at Friars Mead for nearly five years and is very content there. The staff are all very friendly and professional. There are plenty of activities on offer for the residents to enjoy.
We are particularly appreciative of the care given to help my mother after a recent
discharge from hospital. And she said recently she is feeling much better and happy to be home.
18 February 2026
Friars Mead is a very friendly and welcoming Care Home.
The staff are caring and genuinely interested in meeting the individual needs of the residents.
Every one is treated with dignity and respect. The staff are excellent, from the admin to the carers, the domestic staff and caterers.
Many of
the carers go above and beyond what is required of them, encouraging the residents to take part in many organised social activities. We feel happy that my mother in law is being well looked after.
13 February 2026
I have had the privilege to be a regular volunteer at Abbeyfield Friars Mead for the last eighteen months. I have always received a very warm welcome from all the members of management, staff and other volunteers.
I visit with my registered therapy dog and we always look forward to our visits to
see all the residents and the hard working staff.
We have been invited not only to make monthly visits throughout the year but was also invited to spend time with them on one of their day trips on the canal boat and also thoroughtly enjoyed our special visit on Xmas day !! - very special day where everyone had gone the extra mile to make the day memorable for all the residents and their visiting families.
We are both very much looking forward to our visits in 2026 and beyond !.
Please keep up the great work you are all doing.
25 November 2024
I had the privilege of volunteering at Abbeyfield Friars Mead Garden Day. I was warmly welcomed and took pride in supporting the care home staff, fellow volunteers, and family members to ensure the garden looked its best. Meeting the residents and hardworking staff was truly rewarding. I would like
to thank the team for including me at Abbeyfield Friars Mead. I look forward to volunteering again.
21 October 2024
From the moment we arrived at Friars with my father, we felt the warmth and professionalism of everyone at the Home.
It is reassuring to know that Dad is being so well looked after, and he often says how much he is enjoying the delicious meals and many organised activities.
We feel genuinely
grateful to have found such a special place for Dad to stay, thank you all for welcoming us to the Friars family.
15 October 2024
The below ratings say it all. The standard of care provided to my father during two respite stays was first class. Staff and management were extremely attentive, caring and treated Dad with dignity. Thank you.
15 October 2024
So far so good.
The staff at Friars Mead are amazing. My Dad doesn't have a bad word to say about them. They have helped us all and are always friendly and can't do enough for you.
It is very homely and the staff try and make Dad participate in the activities.
He went on a lovely boat trip
which he thoroughly enjoyed. Dad has really enjoyed being able to get outside in the good weather. Thank you.
09 October 2024
My mother has been at Friars Mead for over a year now. In that time there has been a big improvement in her wellbeing and outlook. The staff have been fantastic, they look after her with great care and compassion and I feel she is in very safe hands which puts my mind at rest. Thank you Friars Mead.
23 September 2024
Our Mother moved in January 2024. Her needs are constantly changing and staff make adaptations accordingly.
All the staff are friendly, and caring and know the residents well.
It has a relaxed family feel amongst residents and staff.
Communication with us has been effective and liaison with
agencies is good. Our Mother's physical and emotional needs are met very well.
All our concerns are addressed quickly by senior staff.
I cannot speak highly enough of Friars Mead.
28 December 2023
Staff and home very warm and welcoming.
My mother-in-law is very happy and enjoys the interaction and help from the staff and from day one has felt very much at home at Friars Mead.
28 December 2023
The staff are personable, friendly and caring.
My mother is very happy, well cared for, in this small, friendly environment.
Friars Mead keeps us updated at all times should there be a problem!
It is great to go into this very warm, welcoming care home.
18 May 2023
Such a friendly and vibrant atmosphere which has contributed to the improvement of my nan's overall well-being. Seeing her thrive in this environment brings such comfort. The staff interacted with her with an abundance of good humour and great care. It has a colourful warm feel to the entire home
with beautiful and fresh flowers in every room. The social events and opportunities to mingle and make friends have bought my nan a new lease of life. She feels like she's on a permanent holiday! Thank you so much for the kindness you show.
25 November 2022
Very clean and comfortable home.
Lovely bedrooms with ensuite.
Very friendly and caring staff, which is also extended to relatives.
Good and tasty meals.
Would highly recommend this care home.