196 High Street

196 High Street is a residential care home in Rickmansworth, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by CareTech Community Services, which operates 136 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated 196 High Street Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

196 High Street has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to 196 High Street include Three Rivers Care Home, Westerley Care Home and Riverside Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.