Home care · Hertfordshire · Oct 2026

Best rated home care agencies in Watford

The 20 home care agencies covering Watford with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 3 are rated Outstanding. Of all 216 home care agencies covering Watford, 113 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Watford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Watford

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire)OutstandingOct 2025Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
2Right at Home Borehamwood & WatfordOutstandingJul 2021Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
3Shaftesbury Brookside HouseOutstandingAug 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
4Acer Healthcare Northwood & RuislipGoodOct 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
5Iris Care Services LimitedGoodAug 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
6Care Assist LimitedGoodJul 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
7Fission Care LtdGoodJun 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
8Best Care 4 U StanmoreGoodJun 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
9Pecna Care LtdGoodMay 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
10Marygold Care UK LtdGoodMar 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
11Sugarman Health and Wellbeing - WatfordGoodMar 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
12Carpenders Care LimitedGoodFeb 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
13Priocare Health Solutions Ltd - HarrowGoodFeb 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
14Senacare LtdGoodDec 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
15Super Fast Care UK LtdGoodNov 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
16Home Instead WembleyGoodNov 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
17Mace Homecare Service LtdGoodJun 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
18Ace Homecare LondonGoodFeb 2025Dementia, Physical disability
19A2Z Home Care Services LimitedGoodFeb 2025Dementia, Physical disability
20Bluebird Care Harrow and BrentGoodJan 2025

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire)

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People said they were very happy with their support, felt very safe, and described staff as kind and helpful.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Oct 2025Inspected recently
    View profile (Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire))

  2. Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford

    5.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People and relatives said they felt safe and well cared for, carers were on time or phoned ahead, and no complaints were reported.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Jul 2021
    View profile (Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford)

  3. Shaftesbury Brookside House

    6.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Relatives said staff were caring and always there for people and families, and people described staff as kind, helpful and enjoyed trips and activities.

    Est. £36–£44/hr

    OutstandingRated Aug 2019
    View profile (Shaftesbury Brookside House)

  4. Acer Healthcare Northwood & Ruislip

    4.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: There were systems to ensure people received safe care and treatment.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Acer Healthcare Northwood & Ruislip)

  5. Iris Care Services Limited

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Assessment activity took place between 15 July 2026 and 4 August 2026.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Iris Care Services Limited)

  6. Care Assist Limited

    6.3 miles · Physical disabilities, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: We visited the providers officeand1supported living scheme on 27 May2026.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Care Assist Limited)

  7. Fission Care Ltd

    6.6 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: This assessment took place between 17April and 8 May 2026.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Fission Care Ltd)

  8. Best Care 4 U Stanmore

    6.0 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The provider assessed risks to their safety and planned for these.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Best Care 4 U Stanmore)

  9. Pecna Care Ltd

    6.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and/or support with eating and drinking.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Pecna Care Ltd)

  10. Marygold Care UK Ltd

    6.9 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: It provides support and personal care to people living in their homes.

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Marygold Care UK Ltd)

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Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Watford

What is the best rated home care agency in Watford?

3 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire), Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford, Shaftesbury Brookside House. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Abbots Care Limited (Hertfordshire), Right at Home Borehamwood & Watford, Shaftesbury Brookside House. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Watford?

113 of the 216 home care agencies covering Watford are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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