Care Homes in Hertford
Hertford has 3 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. All 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hertford at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Hertford, to help you judge the options below.
- Hertfordshire County Council pays, residential care: £906 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,585 to £1,856, median £1,700
- Care home beds filled across Hertfordshire: 86%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72. Hertfordshire average is 79.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,600. Rising to 18,800 by 2035, up 20%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 72 beds.
- Who pays, across Hertfordshire (estimate): 34% council, 49% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 51%
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What residential care in Hertford involves and what to look for
A residential care home provides somewhere to live along with help through the day, which is a different proposition from support brought into an existing home. Knowing what the arrangement covers makes it easier to judge whether it fits.
What the homes here provide
Three residential care homes match this search: Belmont View, Walsingham Support – Church Road and Beane River View. Each is registered for accommodation and personal care, meaning help with washing, dressing, meals and daily routines from trained care staff rather than care given by a registered nurse.
Making use of the inspection reports
One home holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission and two are rated Good. Where a home has been rated Outstanding, the report explains what inspectors considered exceptional, which is worth reading even if you end up choosing elsewhere. Look at what each report says about staffing, about how residents are supported when unwell, and about leadership, and check how recently the visit took place.
Judging a home in person
Visit more than once and at different times, taking in a mealtime where you can. Watch how staff speak to residents who need help, whether people look occupied rather than simply seated, and how easily residents move about. Ask about night staffing and what happens if someone's needs rise beyond what the home provides.
Getting an assessment and sorting out funding in Hertford
The financial side follows a settled order, and taking it in that order saves a great deal of doubling back.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their income or savings. A practitioner considers daily living, mobility, health and risk, then sets out in writing the support required. Assessments are carried out by Hertfordshire County Council, which is also responsible for arranging funded support where a person is eligible.
Fees and what help may be available
A financial assessment then examines capital, income and property to establish the individual contribution. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the weekly fee, and where registered nursing is required a separate NHS contribution can apply. Ask every home for a written breakdown of what the charge covers and what is billed on top, since chiropody, hairdressing and outings often sit outside the basic fee. Confirm how often fees are reviewed, and where the authority contributes, how any top up is agreed and who is expected to pay it.
3 care homes in Hertford
- Belmont View · Hertford, Hertfordshire · CQC Outstanding
- Walsingham Support – Church Road · Hertford, Hertfordshire · CQC Good
- Beane River View · Hertford, Hertfordshire · CQC Good
What care costs in Hertfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,700. | £906 | £1,585 to £1,856 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Hertfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,036 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,766. | Not published separately | £1,678 to £1,874 |
| Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Hertfordshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940. | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Beane River View, 17 January 2020, Good
- Belmont View, 9 May 2019, Outstanding
- Walsingham Support – Church Road, 12 April 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Walsingham Support – Church Road, 12 April 2019, Good
- Belmont View, 9 May 2019, Outstanding
- Beane River View, 17 January 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hertford
How many care homes are there in Hertford?
Hertford has 3 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 2 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Hertford?
Hertfordshire County Council pays an average of £906 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,585 to £1,856 a week. Middle half of prices from 12 Hertfordshire homes. Median £1,700. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Hertford were inspected most recently?
Beane River View (17 January 2020), Belmont View (9 May 2019) and Walsingham Support – Church Road (12 April 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.
Local care news in Hertfordshire
- CQC register adds a new care home in North Hertfordshire: Monread Lodge (5 November 2026)
More local care news for Hertfordshire