Delrow Community

CQC requires_improvement
AddressHilfield Lane, Aldenham, Watford, WD25 8DJ
Beds0

About

Delrow Community is a retirement living service in Watford, Hertfordshire, providing care for older people aged 65 and over, and also supporting people with mental health needs and learning disabilities. The service was rated as Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2024, with Safe and Caring rated as Good, and Responsive rated as Good. Effective and Well-led were rated as Requires Improvement.

Families considering Delrow Community should review the full CQC inspection report for detail on the areas identified for improvement and the regulator's specific findings.

Specialist care

Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)

Nearby amenities

GP surgery1.6 mi
Hospital6.2 mi

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

Local health safety net

Delrow Community is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northwick Park Hospital, 6.2 miles away. The local GP practice is MANOR VIEW PRACTICE, 1.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Northwick Park Hospital · 6.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MANOR VIEW PRACTICE · 1.6 mi

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

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Delrow Community.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

£8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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