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Tenterden House Care Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is operated by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, older adults (65+), physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Tenterden House Care Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in September 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Tenterden House Care Home as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for care quality, and Outstanding leadership.
Tenterden House Care Home is located in St Albans, within the Hertfordshire local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3TN |
| Phone | 01923 679989 |
| Website | www.bupa.co.uk/care-services/care-homes/tenterden-house-st-albans |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 9 September 2020 |
| Provider | Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited |
Is Tenterden House Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Tenterden House Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434546
What type of care does Tenterden House Care Home provide?
Tenterden House Care Home provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Tenterden House Care Home?
You can contact Tenterden House Care Home by phone on 01923 679989, or visit them at Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3TN.
What is Tenterden House Care Home's CQC rating?
Tenterden House Care Home has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-126434546
What are Tenterden House Care Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Tenterden House Care Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Outstanding, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Outstanding.
How many care homes are in St Albans?
There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in St Albans. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/st-albans.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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