Houndswood House Care Home
Houndswood House Care Home is a nursing home in Radlett, Hertfordshire (WD7 7HU). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Houndswood House Care Home
Houndswood House is a nursing home in Radlett. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. We also take respite bookings. Having nurses on site means health that changes from one day to the next can be managed here rather than through repeated journeys to hospital. Alongside that, we work at keeping ordinary life going: people choose how their day runs, keep their own belongings around them, eat what they actually want and see their families whenever they like. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us requires improvement overall. We would rather put that in front of you than leave you to discover it. We know which areas were raised, we have work under way, and we will go through the detail with any family considering us or already trusting us with a relative. Anybody weighing up this kind of decision deserves straight answers. What we will always do is tell you when something has gone wrong and what we are doing about it, and raise it early when a relative's health is changing rather than presenting you with a decision already taken. If you are looking at nursing or respite care in Hertfordshire, please come and see the home and ask us whatever you want to ask.
Care provided at Houndswood House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 January 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Houndswood House Care Home
Where is Houndswood House Care Home located?
Houndswood House Care Home is a nursing home in Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7HU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Houndswood House Care Home provide?
Houndswood House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Houndswood House Care Home's CQC rating?
Houndswood House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 26 January 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Houndswood House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Houndswood House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Houndswood House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Houndswood House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Houndswood House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Houndswood House Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Houndswood House Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Houndswood House Care Home 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. Houndswood House Care Home 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
Houndswood House Care Home 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
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Houndswood House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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