Auburn Mere

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Auburn Mere is a care home located in Watford, Hertfordshire, offering residential, dementia, and respite care services. The home accommodates up to 37…

Care home: Auburn Mere
Location: Woodlands, Oxhey Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 5RE, Watford, WD19 5RE
Care types: Residential, Dementia
CQC rating: Good
Latest CQC inspection: 18 December 2018
Beds: 37
CQC location ID: 1-5340769700

Rated 4.9/5 from 9 Google reviews.

What families say

Families consistently praise the environment at Auburn Mere, describing it as welcoming and homely. They find the care home to be a pleasant place to visit, with many commenting on its lovely atmosphere. Overall, families feel that the care home provides a sense of comfort and familiarity, similar to being at home.

What the CQC says

Rated Good by the CQC on 2 February 2019.

Good — the service is performing well and meeting CQC’s expectations. What this rating means

The five key questions

Safe: Good — Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Effective: Good — Does the care achieve good outcomes and follow best practice?
Caring: Good — Are staff kind, respectful and compassionate?
Responsive: Good — Is care organised around each person’s needs?
Well-led: Good — Is the home well run, open and always improving?

Source: Care Quality Commission — read the full CQC report. Last checked by CareFinder on 31 August 2026.

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