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There are 24 care homes in and around Bushey on AskBart. 81% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,334 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is River Court Care Home, with 120 beds.

care homes
24
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
81%
typical residential fee
£1,334/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Hertfordshire council pays
£906/wk

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Bushey

Care homes in Bushey (24)

★ With family reviews

2 in Bushey, 22 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

Top-rated in Bushey

Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
AmbersideGood · Nov 2019On request210.4 mi—2.1 mi
Anita Dorfman HouseGood · Aug 2022On request803.2 mi—1.8 mi
Auburn MereGood · Feb 2019On request371.4 mi—1.2 mi
Brunswick Court Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2022On request901.0 mi—2.4 mi
Bushey House Beaumont Care HomeRequires improvement£1,372621.7 mi—0.4 mi
Carlton House Residential Care HomeGood · Dec 2023On request243.1 mi—2.6 mi
Carpenders ParkGood · Aug 2026On request762.0 mi—1.5 mi
Elton House Care HomeGood£1,545952.2 mi—1.2 mi
Hill House Care HomeGood£1,011753.8 mi—2.5 mi
Kailash Manor Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,700782.9 mi—2.4 mi
Kestrel Grove Care HomeGood · Sept 2019On request613.1 mi—1.5 mi
Montrose Care HomeGood · Dec 2018On request501.3 mi—2.5 mi
Oakmoor Lodge—On request721.3 mi—0.7 mi
Oakmoor Lodge Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,250721.3 mi—0.7 mi
Pinewood Lodge Care HomeGood£1,128601.7 mi—2.3 mi
Primrose House Nursing HomeGood · Apr 2020On request272.5 mi—2.8 mi
Prince Michael of Kent CourtGood · Mar 2025On request551.2 mi—2.4 mi
River Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Aug 2022On request1200.4 mi—2.4 mi
Rosslyn Residential CareGood · Feb 2019On request300.6 mi—2.0 mi
St Anthony'sRequires improvement · Jul 2026On request220.5 mi—2.2 mi
The Chase Care CentreGood · Sept 2021On request1100.8 mi—2.8 mi
Tremona Care HomeOutstanding · Mar 2019On request441.0 mi—2.3 mi
Wilsmere House Care HomeGood£1,830942.4 mi—2.8 mi
Woodland HallGood · Jul 2025On request722.8 mi—2.4 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Bushey in numbers

81% of Bushey’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 21 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Bushey costs about £1,334/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £428/week (about £22,256/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed24
Rated Good or Outstanding17 of 21 (81%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate4
Average published weekly fee£1,334
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
LargestRiver Court Care Home (120 beds)
Most recently inspectedAnita Dorfman House (June 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 10 · Nursing 9 · Dementia 10 · Respite 9
Average house price, Hertsmere (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£560,436
Outstanding1
Good16
Requires improvement4
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Bushey£1,334/wk
  • Nursing, Bushey£1,431/wk
  • Dementia, Bushey£1,491/wk
  • Hertsmere average£1,319/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Hertfordshire usual rate£906/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Hertsmere. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Hertfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Hertsmere

The average house price in Hertsmere is £560,436, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£560,436
Detached
£1,217,747
Semi-detached
£629,323
Terraced
£496,763
Flats & maisonettes
£299,527

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Bushey

Bushey is a town in the East of England with a below-average retirement population, but solid local amenities and green space. It suits families wanting a quieter setting with reasonable access to services, though you'll want to check how close it sits to your support network and hospital care.

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 60% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Edgware Brook.

113 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime61
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Criminal damage & arson8
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Bushey

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Good Neighbour Scheme for Mill Hill and Burnt Oak

Weekly Lunch ClubsBefriending by telephoneShoppingSign posting to other appropriate organisationsChiropodySocial activitiesTransport

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1192433)
Charity

Sw Herts Community Transport Scheme

We are a community transport organisation serving members in SW Herts area.

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088113)
Charity

High Barnet Good Neighbour Scheme

Transport for elderly or disabled to medical appointments, shopping etc. shopping and prescription collection on behalf of clients. social visiting of the housebound. referral to other agencies,…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (288318)
Charity

Chipping Barnet Seniors Day Centre

To operate for the benefit of Chipping Barnet. To provide a club-like atmosphere. To provide information and advice. Allow some respite to carers.Information and adviceExercise…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (272847)
Charity

Age Concern St Albans

Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (229773)
Charity

Age UK Ealing

Our Mission is to promote the well-being of all older people in Ealing and empower them to achieve full quality of life.

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1100474)

Bushey: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+44.1%
Projected change in Hertsmere, 2025 to 2035 (3,175 to 4,574). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.4%
Projected change in Hertsmere, 2025 to 2035 (20,624 to 24,840). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Triangle Healthcare (Uk) Ltd (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
36
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 20 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Bushey

  • Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care · 2.1 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page
  • Michael Sobell Hospice · 4.4 milesCQC page
  • North London Hospice at Jade Ward · 4.7 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Bushey

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Bushey a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Bushey

Bushey has fewer residents aged 65+ than the national average (17.5% versus 18.6%), so it's not an established retirement hotspot, but it offers decent everyday services and plenty of green space. It's worth considering if you value a quieter environment over a community specifically geared toward later-life living, and if hospital access and family proximity work for your situation.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgeries and pharmacies locally; check distance to the nearest major hospital before committing.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 113 offences in the 2026–04 period, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime as the most common types — higher than many areas, so worth weighing carefully.
  • Family & connection: With below-average numbers of older residents, ask yourself how close family and your existing support network are to Bushey, and whether you'll build new connections easily.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check local care-home weekly fees against the national average to understand what you'll pay; broad affordability depends on the homes available.
  • Transport: Verify local bus routes and any rail links to nearby cities; assess whether you'll need a car or can walk to shops and services.
  • Housing options: Bushey has care homes available; enquire directly about the range, size and length of waiting lists.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Ten parks and seven allotments offer outdoor activity; thirteen restaurants and cafés plus ten pubs provide social eating and drinking options.
  • Community: Ask care homes and the local council about memory cafés, social groups and support networks; below-average retirement numbers may mean fewer age-specific clubs.
  • Climate: As an East of England location, expect a drier, cooler climate than southern regions, with moderate winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded offences are notably higher than many comparable areas, particularly violent crime and anti-social behaviour; visit at different times and speak to existing residents.
  • Fewer older residents: With 17.5% aged 65+, Bushey has a smaller established retirement community than average, so social networks and facilities may be less tailored to later-life living.

Questions about care homes in Bushey

How many care homes are there in Bushey?

There are 24 care homes listed in and around Bushey on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Bushey cost?

Care homes in Bushey range from around £1,011 to around £1,830 per week, with averages of £1,334 for residential, £1,491 for dementia, £1,431 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Bushey compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Bushey is about £1,334 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Bushey are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

17 of the 24 care homes in and around Bushey are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Bushey?

Homes in and around Bushey offer dementia (10), residential (10), nursing (9), respite (9). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Bushey?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Bushey:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Bushey

Near Bushey

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Cathy Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons