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Dementia care homes in Watford

18 of the 31 care homes in Watford are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 10 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

Dementia care homes in Hertfordshire typically cost £1,450 a week, about £75,400 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Hertfordshire of £1,450.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published

Greenbanks

Watford, WD17 · 66 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaRunwood
Residential care
from £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Tremona Care Home

Watford, WD17 · 44 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaB & M Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Amberside

Watford, WD18 · 21 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementia3A Care (London)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Courtland Lodge

Watford, WD24 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaQuantum Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Elton House Care Home

Watford, WD25 · 95 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAvery
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Pinewood Lodge

Watford, WD19 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaQuantum Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Lancaster Court

Watford, WD25 · 65 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaRunwood
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

River Court Care Home

Watford, WD18 · 120 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

St Anthony's

Watford, WD18 · 22 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaR.M.D. Enterprises
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Orchard House

Watford, WD25 · 10 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaSDC Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Hertfordshire

Based on 255 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Residential care
£1,450 a week
Usually £1,450 to £1,530 · 3 homes with fees
Residential dementia care
£1,450 a week
Usually £1,450 to £1,530 · 3 homes with fees
Respite care
£1,550 a week
Usually £1,550 to £1,630 · 3 homes with fees
Care home fees
£1,700 a week
Usually £1,348 to £1,775 · 7 homes with fees

Not enough dementia care homes in Watford have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Watford cost?

Dementia care homes in Hertfordshire typically charge £1,450 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Watford?

18 of the 31 CQC-registered care homes in Watford are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Watford?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Watford?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Hertfordshire council for a needs assessment.