St Anthonys Residential Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds22
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2017-07-26
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The warmth here comes through in everyday moments. Families talk about staff who are genuinely friendly and caring, creating an atmosphere where residents seem happy and engaged. People notice their relatives looking content, taking part in activities, and settling into daily life.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-07-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
St Anthony's was rated Good for effectiveness at its January 2021 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not include specific findings about dementia training content, GP access arrangements, care plan quality, or how the home manages nutrition for people with dementia. The improvement from Requires Improvement indicates the home has addressed previous concerns, but the detail of what changed is not available in the published text.Is this home caring?
St Anthony's was rated Good for caring at its January 2021 inspection. This is the domain that most directly reflects whether staff are kind, unhurried, and respectful. The published inspection text does not include any direct observations of staff-resident interactions, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific examples of dignity being upheld. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence behind that rating is not visible in the published report.Is the home responsive?
St Anthony's was rated Good for responsiveness at its January 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors care to each individual, whether activities are meaningful and varied, and how the home supports people at the end of life. The published report contains no specific findings about the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life care arrangements. For a 22-bed home specialising in dementia, the quality of individual engagement is particularly important.Is the home well-led?
St Anthony's was rated Good for well-led at its January 2021 inspection, having previously been Requires Improvement. Miss Beth Kahuri is the registered manager and Mr Riyaz Mohamed Merali is the nominated individual. The published report does not describe the management culture, staff feedback mechanisms, governance arrangements, or how the home handles complaints and incidents. The improvement in this domain from the previous inspection is the most significant finding available.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
St Anthony's provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. The team here understands how dementia affects each person differently. They work with residents who have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, adapting their approach to provide the right balance of support and independence. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
St Anthony's has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text provides very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The warmth here comes through in everyday moments. Families talk about staff who are genuinely friendly and caring, creating an atmosphere where residents seem happy and engaged. People notice their relatives looking content, taking part in activities, and settling into daily life.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team handles complex care needs with real understanding. Whether supporting someone through stroke recovery or managing the daily challenges of dementia, staff show consistent care and respect. During those hardest times, families have found the end-of-life care here to be tender and dignified.
How it sits against good practice
Getting a real sense of any care home takes a proper visit — seeing the place for yourself makes all the difference.
Worth a visit
St Anthony's, at 3 Mildred Avenue in Watford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent full inspection in January 2021, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement matters: it suggests the home recognised its weaknesses and addressed them. A regulatory review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, meaning the Good standard has been sustained for over two years. The home is small, with 22 beds, and is registered to support people living with dementia as well as older and younger adults. The published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, staff or resident quotes, or detailed findings about daily life. This means the Family View cannot tell you much about what it actually feels like to live at St Anthony's: whether meals are good, whether staff know your mum by her preferred name, or how the evenings are managed. Before committing, visit at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with residents. The checklist below identifies 21 specific questions to put to the manager.
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In Their Own Words
How St Anthonys Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care feels personal and families feel welcomed
Dedicated residential home Support in Watford
When someone you love needs specialist dementia care, finding the right place matters deeply. St Anthony's in East Watford brings together experienced staff who understand the complexities of conditions like Alzheimer's and stroke-related needs. Families visiting here often mention how approachable the team feels, making those difficult early conversations that bit easier.
Who they care for
St Anthony's provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
The team here understands how dementia affects each person differently. They work with residents who have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, adapting their approach to provide the right balance of support and independence.
“Getting a real sense of any care home takes a proper visit — seeing the place for yourself makes all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
St Anthony's has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text provides very limited specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating itself rather than direct observations or testimony.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The warmth here comes through in everyday moments. Families talk about staff who are genuinely friendly and caring, creating an atmosphere where residents seem happy and engaged. People notice their relatives looking content, taking part in activities, and settling into daily life.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team handles complex care needs with real understanding. Whether supporting someone through stroke recovery or managing the daily challenges of dementia, staff show consistent care and respect. During those hardest times, families have found the end-of-life care here to be tender and dignified.
How it sits against good practice
Getting a real sense of any care home takes a proper visit — seeing the place for yourself makes all the difference.
Worth a visit
St Anthony's, at 3 Mildred Avenue in Watford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent full inspection in January 2021, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. That improvement matters: it suggests the home recognised its weaknesses and addressed them. A regulatory review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, meaning the Good standard has been sustained for over two years. The home is small, with 22 beds, and is registered to support people living with dementia as well as older and younger adults. The published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, staff or resident quotes, or detailed findings about daily life. This means the Family View cannot tell you much about what it actually feels like to live at St Anthony's: whether meals are good, whether staff know your mum by her preferred name, or how the evenings are managed. Before committing, visit at different times of day, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with residents. The checklist below identifies 21 specific questions to put to the manager.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Anthonys Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Anthonys Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care feels personal and families feel welcomed
Dedicated residential home Support in Watford
When someone you love needs specialist dementia care, finding the right place matters deeply. St Anthony's in East Watford brings together experienced staff who understand the complexities of conditions like Alzheimer's and stroke-related needs. Families visiting here often mention how approachable the team feels, making those difficult early conversations that bit easier.
Who they care for
St Anthony's provides residential care for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
The team here understands how dementia affects each person differently. They work with residents who have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, adapting their approach to provide the right balance of support and independence.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how the team handles complex care needs with real understanding. Whether supporting someone through stroke recovery or managing the daily challenges of dementia, staff show consistent care and respect. During those hardest times, families have found the end-of-life care here to be tender and dignified.
“Getting a real sense of any care home takes a proper visit — seeing the place for yourself makes all the difference.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
