Care Homes in Hertfordshire
Across Hertfordshire in East, 259 CQC-registered care homes provide 9,983 beds for older adults and those with specialist care needs. Quality across Hertfordshire is solid: 9 homes are rated Outstanding and 166 are rated Good by the CQC. The local offer includes 81 nursing homes and 178 residential homes, with particular strength in dementia and physical disabilities care.
Areas in Hertfordshire
Specialist Care in Hertfordshire
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SG13 (3)
WD7 (5)
EN8 (5)
AL2 (13)
WD4 (3)
AL3 (6)
EN6 (9)
WD17 (8)
HP2 (11)
SG1 (8)
SG4 (10)
AL10 (15)
AL5 (6)
AL6 (7)
SG2 (4)
AL4 (6)
SG5 (5)
WD18 (6)
AL8 (3)
AL1 (8)
WD3 (13)
SG11 (1)
AL7 (6)
SG6 (5)
WD24 (3)
SG14 (3)
WD19 (5)
WD6 (8)
SG9 (3)
EN4 (2)
WD25 (9)
CM23 (6)
HA6 (2)
HP1 (3)
HP4 (4)
SG12 (9)
EN11 (5)
SG8 (4)
EN7 (2)
EN10 (2)
CM21 (3)
WD5 (2)
SG3 (3)
AL9 (2)
HP3 (5)
SG7 (3)
WD23 (3)
Choosing a Care Home in Hertfordshire
With 259 care homes across Hertfordshire, families have 175 well-rated options to consider. 43 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Hertfordshire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Hertfordshire has 9 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Hertfordshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Hertfordshire?
There are 259 CQC-registered care homes in Hertfordshire with a total of 9,983 beds. They span 49 postcode districts across the East region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Hertfordshire have?
Of the 259 care homes in Hertfordshire: 9 are rated Outstanding, 166 are rated Good, 43 Require Improvement, 2 are rated Inadequate, and 39 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Hertfordshire?
Yes — Hertfordshire has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (145 homes), Learning Disability Care (100 homes), Mental Health Care (42 homes), Nursing Care (81 homes), Physical Disability Care (129 homes), Residential Care (178 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (61 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Hertfordshire?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Hertfordshire council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data