Care Homes in HP2
The HP2 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 545 beds, falling under Hertfordshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in HP2
HP2 covers Hemel Hempstead's northern residential areas in Hertfordshire — part of one of England's largest postwar new towns, with a distinctive mix of 1950s neighbourhood design, later residential development and strong employment from nearby business parks and the M1 corridor. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 545 beds with a good-to-strong quality profile: one Outstanding, eight Good, two Require Improvement, and none unrated. St Pauls Care Centre (88 beds) holds the Outstanding rating and is the quality anchor for the district. Hertfordshire County Council handles adult social care; Dacorum borough (which covers Hemel) has a relatively high proportion of older residents given the new town's original 1950s settler generation now reaching very advanced age. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Watford General Hospital, approximately 7 miles, and Hemel Hempstead Hospital on the outskirts) serve the area. Hemel Hempstead station has Avanti West Coast and London Midland services to London Euston (approximately 30 minutes) and Birmingham. Lime Tree Manor Nursing and Residential Home (110 beds) and Queensway House (80 beds) are the two largest Good-rated providers. The two Requires Improvement homes should be identified and their recent reports reviewed; HP2's relatively large number of providers for its population gives families genuine choice and the ability to exclude underperformers without compromising on geography. HP2 is a strong care market at the Good tier; families seeking Outstanding assurance should focus on St Pauls Care Centre as a priority visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HP2 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in HP2, offering a combined 545 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HP2 have?
Of the 11 care homes in HP2: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HP2?
St Pauls Care Centre is among the highest-rated care homes in HP2, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 88 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HP2 postcode?
The HP2 postcode area falls under Hertfordshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in HP2?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Hertfordshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data