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Tenterden House Care Home

Nursing home in Hertfordshire

Operated by Bupa

CQC Outstanding40 bedsNursingResidential
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressLye Ln, St Albans, AL2 3TN
Beds40
Weekly feefrom £1,229 · 2026
En-suite25%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Tenterden House Care Home is a Bupa-run care home in Hertfordshire providing residential, nursing and respite care across 40 registered beds. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades for Caring and Well-led, and Good grades across Safe, Effective and Responsive.

Care provided

Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Hair & Beauty Salon
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery1.2 miles
A&E: Watford General Hospital5.0 miles
Bus stop650 m
Train station1.3 miles
Shops0.9 miles
Pub or bar1.2 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

5 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour40%
Drugs20%
Burglary20%
Violent crime20%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,229
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
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 £323 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£1,229—

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

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Local health safety net

Tenterden House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is MIDWAY SURGERY, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Watford General Hospital · 5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MIDWAY SURGERY · 1.2 mi

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.

Charity

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…

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (246689)
Charity

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…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172748)
Charity

Age Concern St Albans

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

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

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…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (238099)
Charity

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…

7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085491)
Charity

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…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076161)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tenterden House located?
It is situated in St Albans and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Tenterden House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Tenterden House is rated as outstanding, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Tenterden House?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, residential.
How many beds does Tenterden House have?
Currently, there are 40 beds at the home.
Who owns Tenterden House?
This care home is owned and operated by Bupa.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Tenterden House, including: Hair & Beauty Treatments, Gardening & Flower Arranging, Arts & Crafts.
What is the cost of care at Tenterden House?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Tenterden House the cost of care starts from £1,229 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01923 603645 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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