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Dapplemere Nursing Home
Nursing home in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Dapplemere Nursing Home
Nursing home in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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About
Dapplemere Nursing Home is a 22-bed nursing home in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, providing care for older people and those with dementia. The home offers nursing care and specialist dementia support, and also supports residents with physical disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 2 September 2022 · Last inspected 9 August 2022
People and relatives described the staff as friendly and caring, and said the home had a homely feel and good food. Inspectors found that care plans and risk assessments were completed and regularly reviewed, giving staff guidance for person-centred care. The report also found that people were supported to make choices and that the least restrictive approach was used.
- Staff were described by people and relatives as friendly and caring.
- Care plans and risk assessments were up to date, regularly reviewed, and gave staff clear guidance for person-centred care.
- People were supported to have choice and control, with the least restrictive approach used in their best interests.
- The registered manager was described as hands-on, and a quality assurance process was in place to drive improvements.
- Relatives said the home needed decoration, and the registered manager said a refurbishment programme, including new soft furnishings, was planned.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hertfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
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Local health safety net
Dapplemere Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital, 4.8 miles away. The local GP practice is GADE AND CHORLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRES, 1.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rickmansworth
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.
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 Gx Plus Cio
We run an Information Centre in Chalfont St Peter, which caters for older people and their families in Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles. We run regular subsidised chiropody…
Chalfont Dementia Support
to relieve the needs and to protect the good health of people with dementia and also their carers and families
Good Neighbours Amersham and District
To improve the quality of life of the elderly in Amersham and District.(Amersham Chesham & Little ChalfontSpecifically we run 2 lunch-clubs and have for more than 20 years provided transport for…
Dementia Carers Respite
The purpose of the charity is the relief of persons caring for people with Mid Stage Dementia within the family or home (who do not qualify for NHS support and do not have sufficient resources for…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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