All the staff were so professional, caring and, most importantly, kind to both her and her family
Angela F (Sister of Resident)
I have nothing but praise for the staff and the high-quality care they give.
Louise M (Daughter of Resident)
so reassuring for families and friends to know that their loved ones are in such good hands.
Pam G (Friend of Resident)
Fees include 24/7 care and support, food and beverages, laundry services, and access to clinical support.
Car Park available within grounds.
Watford House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.738) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Watford House has 62 reviews.
Review from Julie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2020
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Thank you, we have been so happy to help your family and reunite your parents in such complicated circumstances. Thank you for your ongoing support.
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Review from Dave H (Grandson of Resident) published on 16 September 2020
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Thank you David, it is lovely to hear that you and your family are happy in these times where we can't see you in person. Thanks again.
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Review from Craig C (Son of Resident) published on 12 June 2020
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Thank you Craig, these words are so touching and we appreciate the time that you have taken to leave a review. The support of families has meant so much to us and we are proud of our achievement so far. Thank you.
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Review from Bez S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2020
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Thank you Bez for this wonderful Review, we appreciate your support during this time.
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Review from Louise M (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2020
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Thank you for your kind words Louise, it means so much to all of the staff to hear great praise at such a testing time.
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Review from Janine R (Friend of Resident) published on 12 June 2020
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Thank you so much for these lovely words. The praise really gives us all a boost at such a testing time.
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Review from Amy W (Friend of Resident) published on 12 June 2020
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Thank you Amy, we are very proud of our team which is really just one big extended family.
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Review from Pam G (Friend of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Pam, we do miss your visits. We are so proud of how well we have coped so far and reviews like this really help to give us a boost, it's lovely to hear from you.
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Review from Helen M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Helen, it means so much to hear your experiences and feelings when it is something so close to home for you. We have been so fortunate to have the support of all of the families and friends during this trying time. Your kind words mean so much, thanks again.
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Review from Graham C (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Graham, it is really heartwarming to hear these thoughts and feelings from families.
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Review from Victoria K (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Vicky, we really appreciate these kind words which show the staff how much they are appreciated. The support from families has been overwhelming so again, thank you.
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Review from Roger Y (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Roger, we are very proud of our commitment to our residents and it is nice to hear that this is seen by families during visits. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Review from Gary (Son of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you so much Gary, it is nice to hear how much families are benefitting from the weekly updates and newsletters. Your kind words really boost staff morale at this time.
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Review from Lindsey E (Cousin of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Lindsey, we are very grateful for your kind words and we continue to strive to keep everyone safe.
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Review from Anne G (Sister of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you Anne, these kind words really help to boost all of the staff morale.
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Review from Tracy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review, our team love to hear feedback from the families, particularly during lockdown.
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Review from Nicole P (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2020
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Thank you, Nicki, your words and support mean so much at this time.
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Review from Helen (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2020
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Thank you Helen, the support we have received from you all has been overwhelming and we are so grateful for these very kind words.
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Review from Lesley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 June 2020
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Thank you Lesley, we do miss your visits. It is lovely to hear these kind words.
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Review from Ian H (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2019
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.738) out of 10 for Watford House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.738 for Watford House is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.738
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 Watford House is based on 15 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 15 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.
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Job Title: Registered Manager
Joined: 2014
Hi, I am Carinna, the CQC Registered Manager at Watford House. I have worked here since 2014 starting my career as a care assistant. I became a Senior Carer and then a Team leader and gained the qualifications to progress further.
In July 2018, I completed my Level 5 Leadership and Management NVQ in Health and Social Care and became the manager of Watford House. One of my proudest moments was being registered by the CQC!
Many of the staff who I started my training with are still here today, which makes for a really good, supportive team who know how one another work, and know the home inside out. Lots of the residents have lived here happily for longer than I have worked here which is a true testament to the care and dedication they receive from every staff member in every department, every day.
I truly could not imagine working anywhere but Watford House.
Job Title: Team Leader
Joined: 1990
Hi, I'm Val. I have worked at Watford House for almost 30 years! I have been in every department at one time or another and consider Watford House my second home.
I have been a Senior Care Assistant for a very long time and became Team Leader in 2018. I support all staff to fulfil their duties to the best of their abilities and have a wealth of knowledge of the home.