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Dementia home care agencies in Watford

31 agencies

There are 31 dementia home care agencies in and around Watford on AskBart. 94% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Drama Room in September 2023.

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Home care agencies (31)

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EagleCrest is a home care agency based in Watford, Hertfordshire, providing domiciliary care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Drama Room is a home care agency based in Watford, Hertfordshire, delivering care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
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Bushey is a home care agency based in Watford, Hertfordshire, providing care and support in people's own homes.

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CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Requires improvement
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Global Wave Ltd is a home care agency based in Watford, Hertfordshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes.

Dementia
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Fortune Life Home Care is a domiciliary care provider based in Watford, Hertfordshire, delivering care and support in people's own homes.

Dementia
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
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Key facts: Watford

Dementia home care agencies listed31
Rated Good or Outstanding16 of 17 (94%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
Most recently inspectedDrama Room (September 2023)
Good16
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated14

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

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CQC quality of home care in Watford

Rated Good or Outstanding
16/ 17 rated
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
14

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Watford

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Hertfordshire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £906/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Hertfordshire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Watford

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Watford compares with the wider Hertfordshire area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Watford, Hertfordshire and the UK
Type of careWatfordHertfordshire avgUK average
Residential care home£1,339£1,279£1,200
Nursing care home£1,369£1,342£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Residential care in Watford averages £1,339/week — about 12% above the UK average.

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Watford within ~5 miles; Hertfordshire county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Watford?

AskBart lists 31 dementia home care agencies in and around Watford, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Watford rated?

Of the 17 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 16 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Watford?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Watford?

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Guides for families

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