Harpenden Springs
Care home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Operated by Oakland Primecare
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Harpenden Springs is a purpose-built care home in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with 75 registered beds. It offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a comfortable, homely setting. Opened in March 2026, the home has private ensuite rooms and is designed around sustainable energy, with its power drawn entirely from electricity and its heating supported by air source heat pumps and under-floor heating. Residents can add weekly physiotherapy from Well-Led Physiotherapy to their all-inclusive package, and the home offers a range of daily activities.
The home is within reach of several green spaces, parks, supermarkets and coffee shops, and Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve is nearby. Harpenden railway station is a short taxi or bus ride away, with regular trains to and from Central London. The Care Quality Commission regulates the home.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
98 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
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
Harpenden Springs is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 8.3 miles away. The local GP practice is VILLAGE SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Harpenden
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Age Concern, Luton
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Khidmat
Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have…
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.
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
Part of Oakland Primecare
Harpenden Springs is one of 10 homes run by Oakland Primecare 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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