Vesta Lodge
Watling View, St Albans, AL1 2PB
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 26 September 2019
Last inspected 22 March 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 15 Apr 2021
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
3 rated inspections on record · First rated November 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Watford General Hospital
65.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Midway Surgery
0.6 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Verulam Pharmacy
0.9 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1 mi
8 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Hertfordshire (2025–26)
£906
per week, residential
£1,036
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
14.8% of people in Hertfordshire are aged 65 or over
51.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Quantum Care Limited
38
locations
94%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.