Quantum Care

Willow Court Care Home

Residential care home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Operated by Quantum Care

CQC Good81 bedsDementiaResidential
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).
AddressAldwickbury Cres, Harpenden AL5 5SD, UK
Beds81
Weekly feefrom £1,266 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2001
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Willow Court Care Home in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, is a residential facility operated by Quantum Care. The home provides residential care, respite care and specialist dementia support for older people across 81 registered beds.

The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding recognition in the Responsive key question. It also received Good ratings for Safety, Effectiveness, Caring and Leadership.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

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

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.1 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station1.0 miles
Shops1.1 miles
Pub or bar1.5 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

310 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour26%
Violent crime25%
Shoplifting13%
Other theft9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,266
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia 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 £360 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£1,266—

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

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Local health safety net

Willow Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 8.1 miles away. The local GP practice is ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Luton and Dunstable Hospital · 8.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.8 mi

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

Community & connection in St. Albans

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

Charity

Age Concern St Albans

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

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (229773)
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…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172748)
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…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (246689)
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.

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1027998)
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…

5.7 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.

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (272688)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Willow Court located?
It is situated in Harpenden and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Willow Court?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Willow Court is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Willow Court?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Willow Court have?
Currently, there are 81 beds at the home.
Who owns Willow Court?
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 Willow Court, including: Arts & Crafts, Book and Poetry, Wellbeing Classes.
What is the cost of care at Willow Court?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Willow Court the cost of care starts from £1,266 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01582 377562 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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