St Anthony's

3 Mildred Avenue, Watford WD18 7DY
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9.8 46 Reviews
  • St Anthony's, Watford
St Anthony's is a home from home style care home for the elderly specializsng in dementia care. Situated in a quiet residential area, close to the Centre of Watford, it is convenient for bus routes as well being close to the Rickmansworth Road (A412) and Cassiobury Park, St Michael's Church (C of E).

The vision is to provide the best quality care and deliver an activity programme created to benefit physical, mental and social well-being. The dedicated team of care staff are trained in all aspects of care and are all experienced in supporting residents living with dementia. Their primary objective will be to make you feel that St Anthony's is your home, not "a home", y providing the highest standard of care in a warm friendly environment .

There are 21 comfortable bedrooms, lounge and dining rooms, delightfully landscape garden and separate washing facilities. Traditional meals provide a balanced diet and ensure healthy eating for all residents.

The lovely garden is the perfect space for leisurely walks, entertaining and games and sports.

The Activity Programme focuses on mind, body and soul through a range of activities such as fitness classes, musical entertainment, arts and crafts, baking, flower arranging and reminiscence games. By getting involved with the activity programme, residents see improvements in their physical health and their emotional well-being.

The team provide residential, respite, dementia and palliative care packages tailored to the needs of each individual within a homely setting.

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Care Provided by St Anthony's

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 22 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Beth Kahuri (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (20)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for St Anthony's

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £950 – £1,150
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £950 – £1,200
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £950 – £1,150
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £950 – £1,200

  • Fees vary according to care needs and room category.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact St Anthony's to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome every day of the week between 10am to 5.30pm. Kindly avoid lunch time which 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Visitors to inform a member of staff if not well, or if taking their relative out for the day.


  • Parking

  • Parking is free, visitors will have to inform members of staff to have car registered on arrival.


St Anthony's Reviews (46)

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9.8

St Anthony's has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Anthony's has 46 reviews.

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Review from T F (Friend of Resident) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff very friendly and always looking after my friend and other patients with care and friendly manner. Lovely and clean here.
Staff very cheerful and helpful.

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Review from M J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in the care home is very caring and supportive to my mother. The staff would give me a call if there is any concerns with my mother they would keep me informed. The care home is clean my mother's room is kept clean and tidy.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Good morning,Thank you for completing the review. This will help us to improve our service.Kind regardsBeth Kahuri


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Review from N W (Relative of Resident) published on 1 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very polite, very clean, very helpful. Always answer any questions we have.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for your kind wordsRegardsBeth Kahurimanager


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Review from Harendra K (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly. Took a very good care of my mother. Very happy. I will surely use again in future.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for your review. we appreciate your kind words.Kind regards.


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Review from Robert B (Brother of Resident) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and attention my brother received for the duration of his stay at St Anthony's was, in my opinion, second to none. The staff have always been courteous, attentive and very caring. I would have no qualms about recommending St Anthony's to anyone.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for your kind words. Your brother was well-liked by other residents, and staff here. We all miss him so much. Kind regards Beth Kahuri Manager


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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been here for about 4 years now. She is severely disabled (unlike others there) yet this is no problem for the St A's team. They always treat me with friendly professionalism and Mum with a smile and chirpy can-do attitude. I've no insight into food or facilities.
Mum's room has just been tastefully
refurbished/redecorated which was unilateral on St A's part.
Value for money is in my estimation very good.
They seem to always be on top of the slightest health issues and managed covid exceptionally well with strict protocols - some staff actually lived in to accommodate.

Reply from Veronica Vorobet, Deputy Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and positive review. It's truly heartwarming to hear that you feel supported by our team and that we've been able to provide your mum with the care and attention she deserves over the past four years. We're especially glad to know that our team's friendly and proactive approach has made a difference for you and your mum. Your kind words about the refurbishment and our handling of health protocols, especially during Covid, mean a great deal to us. Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment is always a top priority.


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Review from S V (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the home looked after my mother very well.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you. Your Mother was such a nice lady to look after. We miss her so much. RIP.


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Review from Anthony B (Son of Resident) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring, always feel welcome, staff are kind and helpful.
My mother is looked after very well and always appears clean and comfortable.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Were delighted to hear that you feel welcome and supported when visiting, and that our staff's kindness and care stand out to you. It's wonderful to know that your mother is happy, well looked after, and comfortable that's exactly what we strive for every day. If there's ever anything more we can do for you or your mother, please don't hesitate to let us know.


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Review from Carol O (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Anthony's make you very welcome, extremely friendly staff, always available to help and my mum is looked after extremely well. Mum always looks clean, comfortable and happy.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for your good response, really appreciated. Regards.


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Review from Joe M (Son of Resident) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience generally is very good. The home seems very clean and tidy and I like the effort the staff put in for particular events like Halloween etc. Despite a difficult start, I believe my mother has had care and support since she has been at St Anthony's. I feel my mother is also safe and secure
and is being looked after which is our main priority. Possibly a little more feedback about how my mother is on a day to day basis, what she is eating? How much of her meals is she eating? Is she participating in any of the activities? Is she being encouraged to do so? What are her sleep patterns like? A little feedback would be very welcome.

Reply from Beth Kahuri, Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you very much for your review it helps us to improve the way we look after our service user's. We normally update your sister, but not on daily basis. We are happy to share with you some of the information regarding activities, eating drinking when you visit your mother. Regards.


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Review from Margaret B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family we are very happy with the care our mum is receiving at St Anthony's. The manager and all the staff are very friendly and looking after Mum very well. She is happy here and her care is wonderful. The home feels like a home as opposed to a business. We are very pleased all round.

Reply from Veronica Vorobet, Deputy Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that our team are making a positive impact on your mother's wellbeing. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we are committed to continuing to provide compassionate and high-quality care. Warm regards from St Anthony's team!


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Review from Leeanne O (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is nice and friendly and welcoming. Staff are kind and helpful.

Reply from Veronica Vorobet, Deputy Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your feedback truly means a lot to us, and it is wonderful to know our team made a positive difference to you and your loved one. Kind regards from St Anthony's team!


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Review from J M (Brother of Resident) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My brother has been living in St Anthony's now since September 2022. I find on every visit he looks well looked after and doesn't ask to come home. So that says a lot. The staff seem very caring with him.

Reply from Veronica Vorobet, Deputy Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly grateful for your kind words and we are glad to hear that the care your brother receives at St Anthony's Residential Home brought you comfort and met your expectations. Kind regards from St Anthony's team!


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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

St Anthony's Care Home has been excellent for my Mother.
It's like 'home from home' a small very friendly care home.
The staff are consistently providing excellent care.
There are always activities taking place.
Visitors are welcome and always offered tea on arrival. After dreading putting Mum in
a home, I realise she is happy and well looked after.

Reply from Veronica Vorobet, Deputy Manager at St Anthony's

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that our team are making a positive impact on your mother's wellbeing. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we are committed to continuing to provide compassionate and high-quality care. Warm regards from St Anthony's team!


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Review from J M (Friend of Resident) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very positive experience - seeing residents in the common rooms quiet and contented.
The home is kept very clean.
The staff are friendly and welcoming. I was offered tea and biscuits, as was my friend.
My friend was very happy about the level of care and praised the carers, cooks and other staff.

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Review from Catherine W (Sister of Resident) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with the level of care that my brother receives at St Anthony's. He is very well looked after, and I am always kept informed by them. I feel that I am always listened to by the staff. My brother is in a very safe, pleasant environment with staff who support and prompt his well-being.

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Review from A H (Friend of Resident) published on 29 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good care. Friendly staff.

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Review from Samantha A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall, I have found that the staff are approachable and helpful. My nan seems to like the care home and appreciates the staff's assistance. In addition, the staff are friendly and provide tea with biscuits.

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Review from L A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found all the staff very helpful, and we always have nice tea and biscuits when we visit. My mum is very happy there.

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Review from J V (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been settled and more at ease since moving into St Anthony's. She feels safe and cared for which in turn has lifted a huge weight from my shoulders. The staff at St Anthony's are kind, cheerful and always welcoming when I visit. Very pleased with the level of care and cleanliness. The staff
are genuine and take the time to know and understand my mum and encourage her to take part in activities. Mum loves to dance and go for walks. Thank you.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.795)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10 for St Anthony's is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.795 for St Anthony's is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 234 Ratings = 4.795

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Anthony's is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 22 registered maximum number of service users is 4.4, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Jul 2017

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    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

No Bed Vacancies

posted 01 Apr 2025

No Current Bed / Place Vacancies


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Meet the Team (5)

Beth

Beth Kahuri

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2009

Registered Manager - NVQ level-4 in management.


Veronica

Veronica Vorobet

Job Title: Deputy manager

Joined: 2016

NVQ 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (Adult Residential Management).


Yaseswini

Yaseswini Tammineni

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2022

Qualified registered physician in India.


Ruja

Ruja Kunwar

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2023

Registered BSc Nurse from Nepal.


Chulani

Chulani Fernando

Job Title: Activity Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Teacher in Sri Lanka
Care certificate completed


Frequently Asked Questions about St Anthony's

What types of Care is St Anthony's registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Learning Disability, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does St Anthony's provide?

Palliative Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does St Anthony's have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 1 Couple/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at St Anthony's?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is St Anthony's to the centre of Watford?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.