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Care homes in Harpenden offering care for adults under 65
5 out of 7 care homes in Harpenden are registered for care for adults under 65, holding 255 beds in total. 67% of the 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for care for adults under 65 across England. Expect to pay in Harpenden about £1,480 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 4, and 3 provide nursing.
- Rating changes in Hertfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated care homes, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 2 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Hertfordshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Harpenden offering care for adults under 65", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 67%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 4are registered for dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering care for adults under 65
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Elderly care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Residential care · 4
- Learning disability care · 3
- Nursing care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunny View House | Nov 2023 | 1 | No | |
| 2 | Willow Court | Apr 2019 | 81 | No | |
| 3 | Field House Care Home | Nov 2023 | 35 | Yes | |
| 4 | Lea Grange Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 63 | Yes |
| 5 | Harpenden Springs | Not yet rated | – | 75 | Yes |
The full list for care for adults under 65 in Harpenden: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Care for adults under 65 in Harpenden by the numbers
5 of the 7 care homes in Harpenden are registered with CQC for care for adults under 65 (71%). Of those rated, 67% are Good or Outstanding: 7 points above the 60% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for care for adults under 65.
Sunny View House and Willow Court lead the list for care for adults under 65. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: April 2019. Newest: November 2023. Between them they have 255 registered beds, and nursing care at 3. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 182 care homes in Hertfordshire list care for adults under 65, and 74% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for care for adults under 65: 71% here, 72% across Hertfordshire.
Expect around £1,455 weekly for residential care in the East of England, or £1,685 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Where these figures come from.
Care for adults under 65: what it means
Under-65s living with a disability, a long-term health condition or mental ill health need support that fits their stage of life. The best services organise care around jobs, studying, family and independence, not around routines built for older people.
Questions worth asking about care for adults under 65
- How are health appointments supported?
- Can support fit around the person's own schedule?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
- How do you match staff to the person?
Free advice: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Hertfordshire.
Nearby towns: care for adults under 65
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | – | 5 | 2 |
| St Albans | 4.6 mi | 10 | 8 |
| Hatfield | 6.3 mi | 13 | 5 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 6.5 mi | 13 | 8 |
| Luton | 6.5 mi | 29 | 19 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 6.8 mi | 8 | 6 |
| London Colney | 6.9 mi | 3 | 0 |
Council help
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- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about care for adults under 65 in Harpenden
How many care homes in Harpenden offer care for adults under 65?
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 5 of the 7 registered care homes in Harpenden (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Sunny View House and Willow Court.
How are care homes in Harpenden rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 2 (67%) are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Harpenden?
Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Can Hertfordshire council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Hertfordshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Hertfordshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Harpenden?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 5 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 3. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about care for adults under 65 in towns near Harpenden?
Harpenden has 5, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: St Albans (4.6 miles): 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Hatfield (6.3 miles): 13, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Hemel Hempstead (6.5 miles): 13, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
- Care for adults under 65 in St Albans 4.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hatfield 6.3 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Hemel Hempstead 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Luton 6.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Welwyn Garden City 6.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in London Colney 6.9 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Oaklands 7.0 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Bricket Wood 7.6 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.