Verulam House Care Home, in the heart of the cathedral city of St Albans, Hertfordshire, is an oasis of calm in a busy and vibrant city.
The home provides residential, respite, palliative and nursing care in St Albans as well as physical disability and sensory impairment support.
An early 19th century Grade II listed building, Verulam House was previously the Bishop’s Palace, a school, a conference centre and even a maternity hospital during the Second World War. Beautifully converted to a care home nearly 20 years ago, both the house and grounds are steeped in history yet remain modern and accessible.
What separates Verulam House from other care homes in St Albans?
Verulam House Care Home in St Albans is regarded as one of the leading luxury nursing and residential care homes in the area. It has an extremely low turnover of staff and a dedicated and loyal team of carers.
Verulam House is an award-winning facility and has achieved the Gold Standard Framework Accreditation for palliative care. It has a five star rating from the Environmental Health & Hygiene Inspection and is rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), across all five of its assessment criteria of ‘safe’, ‘effective’, ‘responsive’, ‘caring’ and ‘well-led’.
Person-centered care
At Verulam House Care Home, we place the individual at the heart of everything we do. Our person-centred approach ensures that every resident receives care tailored to their unique needs, preferences, and aspirations. We understand that no two people are the same, and we celebrate this by providing support that respects personal choices and promotes independence.
By taking the time to listen, understand, and connect, our dedicated team builds meaningful relationships with residents, enabling us to deliver care that reflects their values and priorities. Whether supporting daily routines, facilitating hobbies, or simply creating a moment of joy, our care is always shaped around the person.
High quality care
We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that meets the needs of each resident.
Freshly-prepared meals
We pride ourselves on offering nutritious, freshly prepared meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Varied activities
We have a rich schedule of activities, ensuring that there is something interesting and fun for everyone.
Friendly environment
We have a warm and welcoming environment that creates a safe and homely atmosphere for all residents.
If you’re searching for nursing homes near me or care homes in St. Albans, get in touch to discover why we are an excellent choice. To book a visit or come and meet our team contact us here or call us on 01727 853991
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Our Location
We have a fantastic location in the heart of St Albans, just a short distance from Harpenden, offering the perfect balance of a peaceful setting with easy access to local amenities. Whether you’re searching for a care home in Harpenden or St Albans, Verulam House could be the ideal choice.
Find out more about Verulam House Care Home
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🎶🎤 Singing Group in the Chapel 🎤🎶
This week our residents enjoyed coming together in the chapel for our wonderful singing group. There were plenty of smiles, favourite songs, and lots of enthusiastic singing as everyone joined in. Music has a fantastic way of bringing people together, lifting spirits, and creating special memories.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made it such an enjoyable session. We are already looking forward to the next one! 🎵❤️
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A big thank you to Zowie for another wonderful Thursday hairdressing session at Verulam House! Our residents always look forward to their appointments, enjoying a bit of pampering, good conversation, and leaving feeling refreshed and looking their very best.
It's amazing how a new hairstyle can bring such a boost of confidence and put a smile on someone's face. Thank you, Zowie, for helping our residents feel special every week. ❤️
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Verulam House Care Home is with Rise St Albans, Welwyn and Hatfield.
🏏🌟 Our monthly exercise and sports session with Rise Seated Sports was a fantastic success this month!
Residents had a wonderful time staying active, enjoying some friendly competition, and sharing lots of laughs as we took part in a lively game of cricket. 🏏😊 It was great to see everyone joining in, building confidence, and having fun together while keeping active.
A big thank you to Rise Seated Sports for another enjoyable session. We are already looking forward to next month's activity!
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🌟 Every Tuesday, we look forward to a wonderful time of hymns and prayers with our friends from St Albans Cathedral. 🎶🙏
Their visits bring comfort, joy, reflection, and plenty of smiles. Residents always enjoy singing familiar hymns, sharing prayers, and spending time together in such great company. Thank you for making our Tuesdays so special at Verulam House. ❤️
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Movement is medicine! 💪✨
Residents at Verulam House enjoyed a gentle chair exercise session, designed to improve flexibility, promote wellbeing, and encourage social interaction. It was fantastic to see everyone taking part and supporting one another.
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