The Mead
The Mead is a residential care home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire (WD6 4AL). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Mead
The Mead is a residential care home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. We provide a permanent home to older people and to some younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for those who need care for a short spell or whose family carer needs a break. Our residents need different things from us. Many need help with personal care, moving about safely, medication and meals. A good number are living with dementia, and we let that shape the whole house rather than treating it as a separate department. The day follows a recognisable pattern, familiar staff are around, people keep their own habits and belongings, and somebody who is upset gets company and time rather than correction. We also support people with physical disabilities, where equipment, seating and access decide how much independence somebody actually has. Food is cooked on the premises and people are asked what they would like rather than told what there is. There is somewhere sociable to sit and somewhere quiet, a garden that gets used when the weather allows, and families are welcome whenever they can come. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Deciding on a care home is not something to do from a brochure, so please come and visit, at a mealtime if you can, and talk to whoever is on duty.
Care provided at The Mead
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 22 June 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about The Mead
Where is The Mead located?
The Mead is a residential care home in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Mead provide?
The Mead is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Mead's CQC rating?
The Mead is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 22 June 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Mead provide dementia care?
Yes. The Mead supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Mead offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Mead offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Mead
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Mead is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Mead is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Mead offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. The Mead supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
The Mead has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from The Mead. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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