Maria Mallaband Care Group
Monread Lodge Care Home
Nursing home in Hertfordshire
Operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Residents can choose from a variety of lounges or enjoy the bright, welcoming conservatory. The serene courtyard garden, complete with an ornamental fishpond, offers a peaceful retreat. With excellent transport links to the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside, this Maria Mallaband care home is ideally situated, offering a peaceful and comforting home away from home.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
5 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,127 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Hertfordshire usually pays £906 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £221 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £852 |
| 2025 | — | £906 |
| 2026 | £1,127 | — |
What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Monread Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hertfordshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hatfield and District Age Concern
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Harpenden Connect
Harpenden Connect is the charity set up to run a new volunteer operated hail and ride Harpenden Hopper community bus service, serving areas of the town with little or no commercial bus services. A…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Age Concern Stevenage
Aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the Borough of Stevenage and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Current activities include: Provision of…
Carers in Hertfordshire
The charity seeks to provide information and support to family carers who are elderly disabled or chronically sick and to advance public education about family caring, involve carers in…
Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association
We provide the opportunity for senior citizens of Stevenage and surrounding villages to regularly take part in our day care sessions. Activities are aimed to provide a continued feeling of…
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Part of Maria Mallaband Care Group
Monread Lodge Care Home is one of 63 homes run by Maria Mallaband Care Group 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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