How much does Tenterden House Care Home cost per week?

Weekly fees at Tenterden House Care Home range from £1,195 to £1,535. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Tenterden House Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Tenterden House Care Home accepts self-funding residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/).

Is Tenterden House Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Tenterden House Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434546).

How many beds does Tenterden House Care Home have?

Tenterden House Care Home has 40 registered beds. The home provides nursing care. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434546).

What do care home reviews say about Tenterden House Care Home?

Tenterden House Care Home has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 11 independent reviews.

Is Tenterden House Care Home safe?

Tenterden House Care Home is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434546).

Who owns Tenterden House Care Home?

Tenterden House Care Home is operated by BUPA CARE HOMES (PT LINDSAY) LIMITED (Companies House number: 08745622). Ownership type: independent.

Has Tenterden House Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Tenterden House Care Home by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434546).

Is Tenterden House Care Home at risk of closure?

No public source can guarantee whether Tenterden House Care Home will close, but families can still check for warning signs in the available records. Public company records currently suggest low public financial risk for the provider. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Closure risk should be judged alongside inspection history, fee pressure, and what the manager can explain on your visit.

Is Tenterden House Care Home's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history for Tenterden House Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The most recent inspection we reference was on 20 March 2018.

How do Tenterden House Care Home's fees compare to the local average?

Based on current local pricing benchmarks, Tenterden House Care Home's published weekly fees of £1,195 to £1,535 look around area average. Final weekly costs can still vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for Tenterden House Care Home?

Start by comparing Tenterden House Care Home's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look around area average. Fees that sit near the area average still need checking against what level of care, room type, and extras are actually included. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is Tenterden House Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Tenterden House Care Home currently has a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The latest published hygiene date is 22 February 2025. Source: local authority food hygiene records.

What questions should I ask when visiting Tenterden House Care Home?

When visiting Tenterden House Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Tenterden House Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Tenterden House Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, financial and practical signals.

Nursing Home in St Albans

Tenterden House Care Home

Tenterden House Care Home is a nursing home in St Albans. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether Tenterden House Care Home is worth shortlisting.

Tenterden House Care Home is a nursing home in St Albans with Outstanding CQC rating and Low public financial risk. The main areas to verify are No recent inspection on record. This page shows what looks reassuring in public records and what still needs checking before you decide whether to shortlist it.

Rated: OutstandingNursing Home · 40 beds

4.8Public review patterns across multiple sources

Inspection picture may be datedLow public finance risk signalPositive public review patternNursing care

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Photos of the home

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by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) LimitedPart of BRAND BUPA Group

Registered Nov 201024/7 Registered Nurse

Beds40

TypeNursing Home

Weekly Fee£1,195 - £1,535

More details

Local AuthorityHertfordshire

Purpose BuiltNo

Ensuite25%

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Independent analysis. This page is built from public records and review sources. No paid placement, no broker ranking.

What public data shows so far

Tenterden House Care Home shows a mixed public picture. This page highlights the visible signals, but not the full explanation behind them.

What looks reassuring

Outstanding CQC rating
Low public financial risk
Strong public review score

What needs checking

No recent inspection on record

What this page cannot confirm

Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

CQC now

Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record

Fees now

£5,196 - £6,675 / month (estimate)

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding residents.

Visits & travel

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Vacancies now

2 places currently available

Risk now

Low public financial risk in the latest company records

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If you need more confidence before you visit or involve family, Care Home Check interprets how these signals fit together and which ones should carry the most weight.

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Tenterden House Care Home show?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Tenterden House Care Home CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

→ Stable trend

Outstanding for 8 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Outstanding

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Outstanding

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Last Inspection

No recent inspection on record

View official inspection report

Registered Manager

Vijo Jafferson Martin

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check tells you how much weight they deserve, whether the evidence may be dated, and which questions should shape your visit.

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Is Tenterden House Care Home Financially Stable?

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Dec 2024

Financial Watchlist

Low Public Financial Risk

Public financial records found

Company status: Active

Latest accounts filed Dec 2024

Trading since 2013 (12 years)

Around area average

What Care Home Check adds

The free page gives you a watchlist signal. The full report explains what sits behind it and what to ask before you commit.

•Who really owns and operates the home
•Whether debt, charges, or filings suggest pressure
•Whether leadership changes or review patterns raise concern
•Plain-English verdict and questions to take on your visit

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Costs & Funding

Tenterden House Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,196 - £6,675 per month

£1,195 - £1,535 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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Nursing Care

£1,395 – £1,395

per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

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What's Included

Weekly fees: Self-Funded Residential £1195, Self-Funded Nursing £1395. Respite Care: Residential £1315, Nursing £1535.

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,196 - £6,675 per month

£1,195 - £1,535 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

Check funding routes →

Nursing Care

£1,395 – £1,395

per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

Many families pay more than they need to. Our Care Home Funding Report screens NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment routes in under 10 minutes.

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What's Included

Weekly fees: Self-Funded Residential £1195, Self-Funded Nursing £1395. Respite Care: Residential £1315, Nursing £1535.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before taking this home further.

Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Physical Disability

Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Parkinson's

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Brain Injury

Palliative Care

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Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

End-of-Life Care

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

End-of-Life Care

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Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Nursing care
24/7 nurse cover
Wheelchair access
Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

1Which funding routes do families most often use here?
2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

✓Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7

Specialist Staff

Physiotherapist

Registered Manager

Vijo Jafferson Martin

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Full Medication Management

Family Reviews

Tenterden House Care Home Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

Tenterden House Care Home Reviews: What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 11 family reviews.

4.8

Based on 11 family reviews

POSITIVE

Coverage: High

What Families Say About Tenterden House Care Home

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 5reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 915 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Facilities

4.52

Facilities

4.526 concerns

Rooms

4.52

Rooms

4.526 concerns

Activities

4.54

Activities

4.548 concerns

Value for Money

4.59

Value for Money

4.597 concerns

Food & Drink

4.66

Food & Drink

4.66

Cleanliness

4.67

Cleanliness

4.67

Care & Support

4.71

Care & Support

4.71

Management

4.71

Management

4.71

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

consistent kindness and compassion (Medium impact · 34 mentions)
staff responsiveness to residents and families (Medium impact · 28 mentions)
dignity and respect for residents (Medium impact · 26 mentions)
clean, comfortable environment (Medium impact · 22 mentions)

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dignity and respect for residents (Medium impact · 26 mentions)
clean, comfortable environment (Medium impact · 22 mentions)

What these reviews suggest you probe

Ask about morning routines and support for getting up promptly.
Check how often agency staff are used and how continuity is maintained.
Discuss how resident feedback is gathered and acted upon.

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Discuss how resident feedback is gathered and acted upon.

What these patterns may be pointing to

These patterns do not prove a problem on their own. They show where to probe in person before you rely on this review picture:

occasional delays in morning assistance (2 mentions)
Medium priority
use of agency staff at times (2 mentions)
Medium priority
some frustration with management listening (1 mention)
Lower priority

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some frustration with management listening (1 mention)
Lower priority

Trends over time

Directional changes detected in family feedback over the past 12–24 months:

staff continuity

Stable

Families consistently mention seeing the same staff, supporting trust and familiarity.

Confidence: Medium

Ask on visit: Have there been recent changes in permanent staff or increased agency use?

morning assistance delays

Stable

A small number of reviews mention waiting until late morning for help getting up.

Confidence: Low

Ask on visit: What is the average time residents are helped up in the morning?

What Families Are Saying

“The staff were warm and welcoming and genuinely dedicated to making every day as comfortable and dignified as possible; nothing was ever too much trouble.”

— Family member

“They treated him with such kindness and respect. The atmosphere in the home is one of real warmth; it felt like a family.”

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 10 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

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Who this home may suit

Families seeking a warm, homely environment with long-term staff.
Residents who value dignity and personal attention.
Those needing short-term respite or post-hospital care.

Decision gaps before shortlisting

How often agency staff are used and their training level.
Frequent agency use can affect consistency and relationships.
Request a breakdown of permanent vs agency staff shifts.
Response times for call bells and requests.
Delays can impact comfort and safety.
Ask for average response times and examples.
Approach to individual activity preferences.
Personalised activities support wellbeing and engagement.
Request sample activity plans and resident involvement stories.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

warm, welcoming atmosphere · 21 mentions

personalised care and attention · 19 mentions

staff continuity and familiarity · 15 mentions

good quality food and meal choices · 14 mentions

support for family visitors · 13 mentions

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support for family visitors · 13 mentions

Repeated phrases worth checking in person

Use these recurring phrases as prompts while you are on the floor and speaking with staff or families:

occasional delays in morning assistance · 2 mentions

use of agency staff at times · 2 mentions

some frustration with management listening · 1 mention

In families' own words

“The staff were warm and welcoming and genuinely dedicated to making every day as comfortable and dignified as possible; nothing was ever too much trouble.”
Family review

“They treated him with such kindness and respect. The atmosphere in the home is one of real warmth; it felt like a family.”
Family review

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to see how much weight these review patterns deserve?

Care Home Check combines family feedback with finance, staffing and inspection context, so you can judge whether these patterns should change your shortlist decision or just sharpen your visit questions.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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Analysis based on family reviews gathered from across the web to support your visit planning.

Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Tenterden House Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Tenterden House provides long and short-stay residential and nursing care. Set in 13 beautiful acres of landscaped gardens, it specializes in care for Parkinson's, cerebral palsy, MS, acquired brain injury, and other complex long-term conditions. The home features two lounges, a quiet lounge, a bright dining room, and period villa features.

Description source: Official registration profile

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Contact & Directions

+44 1923 679989 tenterdenhouseall@bupa.com Visit website Facebook Get directions

Location & Neighbourhood

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Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, AL2 3TN

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)

2 stops

Nearest Train Station

1.3 km

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

55/100

Nearest green space

0.8km away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

4/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available

Arts & Crafts

Music & Singing

Exercise Classes

Gardening

Pet Therapy

Yoga & Relaxation

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Religious Services

✓Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Choice of Menu

Special Occasion Meals

Communal Dining Room

Nutritional Assessment

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2025)

Hygiene:5/5

Structural:0/5

Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Lift

Rooms

Ensuite

Single Rooms

Double Rooms

Couples Rooms

Own Furniture

TV in Rooms

Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

WiFi

TV Lounge

Chapel

Hairdresser

Minibus

Pets Allowed

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Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Next Steps

Is Tenterden House Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Tenterden House Care Home

Use this care home visit checklist at Tenterden House Care Home to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to Tenterden House Care Home

1Have there been recent changes in permanent staff or increased agency use?
2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
3What is the average time residents are helped up in the morning?
4Ask about morning routines and support for getting up promptly.

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

+27 personalised follow-up questions for Tenterden House Care HomeIncluded in the Care Home Check, with the reason each one matters here

Care Home Check

Where the public picture stops

This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.

The visible warning signs are only the first layer

This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.

What you can already use from this page

Current CQC status: Outstanding
Published weekly fee range
Public review pattern across available sources
Public financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How quickly call bells are answered in practice
Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

Signals already visible on this page

Inspection

What Care Home Check makes clear

It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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