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Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from CQC, FSA and Companies House data
Across Watford and surrounding areas
Based on CQC inspection reports
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 29 homes
17 (59%)
Dementia
12 (41%)
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Watford has 29 registered care homes (6 nursing, 23 residential). Our database includes CQC ratings, pricing, and risk analysis for every home.
Weekly costs in Watford range from £1,195 to £2,182.92. The average is £1,512/week. Nursing care averages £1,513/week while residential care averages £1,507/week. Prices vary significantly by area — WD19 averages £1,800/week while WD24 is £0/week.
WD19, WD18, WD24 have the highest concentration of homes rated Good or Outstanding. WD19 leads with 100% of homes meeting this standard.
17 homes offer specialist dementia care in Watford, representing 59% of all homes. Our reports highlight which dementia homes are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
8 homes in Watford specialise in mental health support, covering 28% of the local market.
Data sources: CQC, Companies House, Food Standards Agency. Last reviewed March 2026.
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Range £1,195–£2,182.92 across Watford
Range £1,213–£0 across Watford
Homes trending upward based on recent CQC inspections
28 homes currently lack a registered manager
Average scores across Watford care homes
Watford homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Effective.
How recently homes were inspected by CQC
83% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports cross-reference multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Registered care homes for older adults across Watford and surrounding areas.
Homes rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by CQC.
Of homes currently have no registered manager — a potential red flag for oversight and accountability.
Average inspection age. 8% of homes inspected within the last 2 years.
Physical Disability
9 (31%)
Learning Disability
8 (28%)
Mental Health
8 (28%)
Alzheimer's
7 (24%)
Stroke Recovery
Every care home in our Watford database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
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