B & M Care
St Matthews Care Home
Care home in Redbourn, Hertfordshire
Operated by B & M Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
St Matthews Care Home is a purpose-built care home in Redbourn, Hertfordshire, run by B & M Care. The home has 79 registered beds and is located near the village common, within reach of Harpenden and St Albans. It provides residential care, specialist dementia care, and respite care.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 February 2019 · Last inspected 29 January 2019
Inspectors found that people living at this 72-resident home, which includes people with dementia, were happy there and felt their needs were met by kind staff. Risk assessments supported people's independence, care was personalised around individual preferences, and staff were trained and had their competencies checked. The home was described as clean, with activities and quiet spaces available, and people and relatives said there were enough staff.
- Staff were described as kind and knowledgeable, with training and competency checks in place
- Care was personalised, privacy and dignity were promoted, and people's choices were respected
- The home was clean, infection control was effective, and there were group activities and quiet areas
- The manager was visible and approachable, and complaints and feedback were used to make improvements
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
23 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 |
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Local health safety net
St Matthews Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODHALL FARM MEDICAL CTR, 1.9 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Redbourn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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