Care home
Houndswood House Care Home
Care home in Radlett, Hertfordshire
Houndswood House Care Home
Care home in Radlett, Hertfordshire
Operated by Apex Care Centre
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About
Houndswood House Care Home is a 50-bed care home located in Radlett, Hertfordshire. The home is registered to provide care and support to older people.
Houndswood House Care Home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with a report published in 2026. The home was rated Good for safety and leadership, and Requires Improvement for effectiveness, caring and responsiveness.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
29 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 |
What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Houndswood House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE RED HOUSE GROUP, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Radlett
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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,…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related 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…
Friend in Need Community Centre
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension…
Barnet Elderly Asians Group
men & women social gatherings, freshly cooked healthy vegetarian meals at luncheon clubs. Yoga,Tai Chi, Water Aerobics, computer classes, speakers on welfare issues, 3 outings a year, drop-ins and…
Part of Apex Care Centre
Houndswood House Care Home is one of 4 homes run by Apex Care Centre 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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