Quantum Care

Pinewood Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Watford, Hertfordshire

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressOxhey Dr, Watford WD19 7HR, UK
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,128 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1993

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About

Pinewood Lodge is a purpose-built Quantum Care home in South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, providing residential, dementia and respite care along with day care for up to 60 residents. All bedrooms are en-suite and fully furnished, with internet connectivity, a telephone point and nurse-call systems.

Inviting lounges, dining rooms, a café and a hair and beauty salon sit alongside beautifully landscaped gardens with a meandering walkway and occasional seating. An Activity Care Workers team plans a comprehensive programme, and the home offers 24-hour care with disabled access, visitor parking and laundry services.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Watford General Hospital1.7 miles
Bus stop50 m
Train station0.7 miles
Shops950 m
Pub or bar1.0 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

548 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime27%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Shoplifting9%
Other theft8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,128
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 £222 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hertfordshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£852
2025—£906
2026£1,128—

What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Pinewood Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CONSULTING ROOMS, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Watford General Hospital · 1.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
CONSULTING ROOMS · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Watford

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Sw Herts Community Transport Scheme

We are a community transport organisation serving members in SW Herts area.

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088113)
Charity

Kings Langley Good Neighbours Association

To provide voluntary assistance to residents in the Parish of Kings Langley and its immediate neighbourhood who have needs caused by age, ill-health, disability or inadequate resources.

4.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1027998)
Charity

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.

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (247935)
Charity

Age Concern St Albans

Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (229773)
Charity

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…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1098150)
Charity

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.

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (272688)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pinewood Lodge located?
It is situated in Watford and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Pinewood Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Pinewood Lodge is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Pinewood Lodge?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Pinewood Lodge have?
Currently, there are 60 beds at the home.
Who owns Pinewood Lodge?
This care home is owned and operated by Quantum Care.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Pinewood Lodge, including: Visits from Children, Hair & Beauty Treatments, Book and Poetry.
What is the cost of care at Pinewood Lodge?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Pinewood Lodge the cost of care starts from £1,128 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 02081 064717 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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