Care Homes in WD6
The WD6 postcode district has 8 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 631 beds, falling under Hertfordshire council. 5 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in WD6
WD6 covers Borehamwood and Elstree in Hertfordshire — a suburban district at the southern edge of Hertfordshire, best known internationally for Elstree Studios and straddling the boundary between Hertsmere Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council. The 8 CQC-registered care homes here hold 631 beds with a mixed quality profile: five are rated Good, two Require Improvement, and one awaits inspection. The two Requires Improvement homes represent a quarter of rated providers — a proportion families should note, though neither is rated Inadequate. Hertfordshire County Council handles adult social care commissioning; their rates are above average for the Home Counties and the county has maintained relatively consistent adult social care delivery. Barnet Hospital (Royal Free London NHS Trust), approximately 5 miles south, is the most accessible acute trust for many WD6 residents, with Watford General Hospital an alternative to the northwest. Elstree and Borehamwood station provides Thameslink services to London St Pancras and Blackfriars (approximately 25 minutes), giving reasonable London access. The Elstree View Care Home (81 beds, Good) is the largest Good-rated provider. WD6's relatively small number of providers means competition for beds can be more acute than in larger neighbouring postcodes; families should register interest at multiple homes rather than relying on a single waitlist. The two Requires Improvement homes should be identified by name and their most recent inspection reports read carefully before visiting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the WD6 postcode area?
There are 8 CQC-registered care homes in WD6, offering a combined 631 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in WD6 have?
Of the 8 care homes in WD6: 0 are rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in WD6?
Elstree View Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in WD6, holding a CQC rating of Good with 81 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the WD6 postcode?
The WD6 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 WD6?
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