Amberside
Care home in Watford, Hertfordshire
Operated by 3A Care (London)
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Amberside is a residential care home for older people in Watford, Hertfordshire. The home has 21 registered beds and is situated on a quiet street with convenient access to the town centre.
Amberside is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good. The home provides both respite and long-term residential care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 November 2019 · Last inspected 18 September 2019
Inspectors visited Amberside, a care home for up to 21 older people, on three dates in September 2019 and rated it good overall. The report describes positive feedback on the effectiveness and responsiveness of support, with staff trained to spot and report concerns, risks managed well, and enough staffing. Relationships between staff and people are described as respectful and friendly, with dignity, privacy and independence upheld, and care tailored to individual preferences.
- Staff are described as caring, respectful and friendly, and as promoting people's independence
- Risks to people's health and wellbeing are managed effectively, and staffing levels were increased
- Care is personalised and reflects individual preferences, with good care outcomes evidenced
- The service has a positive, open culture, with clear roles and regular staff supervision
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
548 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
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Local health safety net
Amberside is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital, 0.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Watford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Sw Herts Community Transport Scheme
We are a community transport organisation serving members in SW Herts area.
Kings Langley Good Neighbours Association
To provide voluntary assistance to residents in the Parish of Kings Langley and its immediate neighbourhood who have needs caused by age, ill-health, disability or inadequate resources.
Chorleywood and District Homes for the Elderly
The policies adopted in furtherance of the Charity's main object is the running of the home for assisted living known as "Hurstleigh" in Shire Lane, Chorleywood.
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Age UK Dacorum
Age UK Dacorum works in partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies to provide services for older people in Dacorum and the surrounding areas. Our purpose is to improve the quality of…
Hemel Hempstead Day Centre Limited
The principle activity and objective of HHDCL is to provide a safe,high quality day centre that allows the elderly of Dacorum Borough to be involved with bespoke,stimulating and rewarding activities.
Part of 3A Care (London)
Amberside is one of 6 homes run by 3A Care (London) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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