Quantum Care
Vesta Lodge Care Home
Residential care home in Hertfordshire
Operated by Quantum Care
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
Vesta Lodge Care Home is a 61-bed residential care home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, operated by Quantum Care. The home provides residential care, dementia care and respite care, and is situated in a quiet residential area of the city.
Vesta Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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 £1,165 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 £259 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 | £1,165 | — |
What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Vesta Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Watford General Hospital, 6.7 miles away. The local GP practice is MIDWAY SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Vesta Lodge cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01727 738514 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Quantum Care
Vesta Lodge Care Home is one of 22 homes run by Quantum Care 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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