Care Homes in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a local authority in the East region of England with 259 CQC-registered care homes and 9,983 beds in total. 9 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 166 are rated Good. 43 homes require improvement. Care homes in Hertfordshire span 49 postcode districts.
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.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data