Amberside
17-19 Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HR
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 6 November 2019
Last inspected 18 September 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 6 Nov 2019
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 improved from Inadequate
2 rated inspections on record · First rated March 2019
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Watford General Hospital
65.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Early Memory Diagnosis and Support Service (EMDASS)
0.2 mi
15 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
MD Pharmacy
0 mi
12 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
5 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
3A Care (London) Limited
3
locations
100%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.