Care Homes in WD3
The WD3 postcode district has 13 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 556 beds, falling under Hertfordshire council. 7 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in WD3
WD3 covers Chorleywood, Rickmansworth and Croxley Green in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire — an affluent south-west Hertfordshire commuter district on the boundary with the London Borough of Hillingdon, within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Hertfordshire County Council administers adult social care; the area's relatively wealthy demographic means higher expectations and significant self-funding capacity, but also competition for good-quality placements. With 13 homes and 556 beds, WD3 has a substantial bed pool. The quality profile carries real concerns: seven homes rated Good, four rated Requires Improvement, and two not yet rated — with no Outstanding providers. Chorleywood Beaumont and Three Rivers Care Home are among the better-regarded providers, alongside Clarendon Lodge, Dapplemere Nursing Home and CareTech on High Street. Dementia, mental health and learning disability specialisms are represented. For acute hospital discharge, Watford General Hospital (West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) is the primary acute facility. The Metropolitan line (Chorleywood and Rickmansworth stations) provides direct Underground services into central London in under 30 minutes. The four Requires Improvement ratings represent a substantial minority of the local market; families are advised to prioritise Good-rated homes and use the CQC website to identify RI providers before shortlisting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WD3 postcode area?
There are 13 CQC-registered care homes in WD3, offering a combined 556 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WD3 have?
Of the 13 care homes in WD3: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 4 require improvement; and 2 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 WD3?
Chorleywood Beaumont is among the highest-rated care homes in WD3, holding a CQC rating of Good with 57 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WD3 postcode?
The WD3 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 WD3?
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