Auburn Mere

Woodlands, Oxhey Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 5RE

01923247310

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 December 2018

Provider

Trafalgar Healthcare Limited

Beds

37 beds

About Auburn Mere

Auburn Mere is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, providing personal care and accommodation for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the latest CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Auburn Mere accommodates up to 37 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 36 residents were living in the home. The service is run by a registered manager who holds legal responsibility for meeting health and social care requirements.

During the unannounced inspection, inspectors found that the service continued to maintain its previous Good rating. The home provides personal care alongside accommodation as a single integrated package for its residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 February 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Room options include single rooms with or without en-suite facilities and rooms suitable for couples.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 37 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · WD19 5RE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 2 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 December 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Auburn Mere's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Auburn Mere, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Auburn Mere, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Auburn Mere's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees