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Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire)

Phoenix House, 63 Campfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 5FL
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they have made the process stress-free. I also believe their fees are very competitive.L V(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire), St Albans
Very impressive service and addressed our ever-changing requirements with excellent efficiencyAndrew D(Son of Client/Service User)
Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire), St Albans
A great and caring provider. An excellent company.Hemant P(Son of Client/Service User)
Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire), St Albans

Abbots Care provides visiting and live-in care services across Hertfordshire to the highest standard and has recently (October 2025) been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission for the third time in a row.

As a family-run home care provider with 30 years' of experience, Abbots Care understands how important it is that Client's and families feel safe and secure, while also receiving specialist home care tailored to all needs.

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Care Provided by Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire)

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)
  • Children (0-18)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £36.72

Please note: Fees vary depending on the Client's requirements.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire) for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire) to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Camille Leavold (CEO)

Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire) Reviews (108)

9.3

Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire) has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.333) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire) has 108 reviews.

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Review from R D (Son of Client) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Abbots Care Hertfordshire helped my dad regain his independence following my stay in hospital. All the staff were friendly and courteous. Knowing they were there to help was a massive help for me as well as my dad.

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Review from Doris W (Client / Service User) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I do not have any problems with my carers. The only problem I have is with management. If my carer is coming very late, it would be nice to receive a telephone call first.

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Review from Molly B (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My carers always treat me with dignity - are cheerful, helpful and will have a chat which is nice if you live alone and are housebound.

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Review from Robin B (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always helpful and caring.

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Review from B T (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My carer has been with me since I left the hospital from my stroke. She is a very caring person, really helpful and never leaves without saying have a good day and see you in the morning.

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Review from F V (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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When I first came out of hospital I spent 6 weeks dreading the hoist. I had my legs knocked so many times. So when Abbots Care took over I was very nervous, so it was with great relief that I found they were so efficient, such lovely people. I have no fears now and they have made my life so much better.

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Review from Donald W (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carer washes and creams my back and feet as my wife or myself cannot do them.

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Review from John C (Husband of Client) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Generlaly extremely helpful. Will come at times not listed when asked. The office does not always advise when times are changed.

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Review from Alan S (Husband of Client) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Speaking for my wife being partially disabled after breaking her neck, I don't think we could have had a better company or team of carers. If there were medals, all our team would be awarded with gold.

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Review from Louis B (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service has always been good in all respects.

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Review from S H (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Abbots carers are wonderful people. They have helped me to get back on my feet and shown me how to cope with things myself again I am coping extremely well now doing most things by myself. The carers are always very polite and respectful. I will have no hesitation in recommending this care service.

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Review from Angela S (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been very grateful for the excellent care. I have been provided with through Abbots Care. All carers are polite and carry out their duties very satisfactorily, it makes life easier for both service user and carer, if they are rotated regularly to me. New carers always take longer, not knowing my routine, but thankfully my AM carer has become my regular carer and although new and young to this work, he has become very reliable and able. An excellent young man and I hope he can receive some recognition of this.

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Review from Jacqueline G (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found the carers to be approachable and very helpful, although night calls were sometimes very late. If I asked them to do anything they were very helpful. I had one or two problems but made carers aware of this.

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Review from Julie H (Mother of Client) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Level of care and kindness is second to none. We could not ask for more. They are all so very kind to my daughter and we are very grateful. Many thanks.

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Review from G M (Daughter of Client) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly professional carers showing enormous care and respect for the person requiring their assistance. It can be disturbing for someone suffering from dementia to have different faces coming into their home, but their extreme kindness and patience made them feel more like friends. Nothing was too much trouble. Many thanks.

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Review from Andrew M (Client / Service User) published on 16 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Support provided Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. Regular support provided reliably. Sometimes problems when annual leave taken.

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Review from J P (Client / Service User) published on 14 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Some staff are 'doing a job' (too few!) and some love it, some very much.
While we know some stay a long time, others move on from different jobs, within a radius of an area.

The work they are all doing, they love and as a user, it is easily seen as half would never leave!

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Review from S W (Son of Client) published on 14 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel my mum should be in a home but I feel happy Mum is getting the help and care to stay at home.

I just wish all the carers were up to one carer's standard. First class.

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Review from Martin D (Client / Service User) published on 14 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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No complaints about the carers, except I never get the same carer two days running. It's a different carer most days.

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Review from J O (Daughter of Client) published on 14 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The majority of the time things are excellent until I get sent an agency carer, then it goes pear-shaped as they do not wash me as I like to be washed. They also do not get my surgical socks on correctly. This means I have to have them taken off early as they are so uncomfortable.
This, therefore, is not helping to keep the swelling down in my feet and legs.
Also, the agency carers do not always communicate with me very well and are inconsiderate of my needs.

I have no issues with my regular carers, they are all very pleasant and helpful.

Reply from Sophia Roberts, at Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire)

Thank you for the positive feedback about our care workers, however, we are sorry to hear your concerns regarding the agency staff we occasionally employ. Our agency staff undergo vigorous compliance checks and training so please be assured we will investigate your concerns. Kind regards, Abbots Care Ltd

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 06 May 2025
Overall Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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News
  • Posted: Monday 20 Apr 2026Our Easter tea parties are well underway, and we’ve loved seeing everyone enjoy themselves. Our celebrations continue in St Albans, Watford, and Welwyn, and we look forward to seeing our...
  • Posted: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026This week we said farewell to Kim, who has been part of the Abbots Care team for 15 years. From Community Facilitator, to Care Monitoring Officer and a multitude of...
  • Posted: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026We have been included in the 'Most Innovative Homecare Team' category. This is a reflection of developments such as the ELK cushion pilot scheme, the second year of our Tackling...

Awards / Recognitions (9)

  • Recipient: Abbots Care LtdDate: Tuesday 02 Dec 2025
  • Recipient: Abbots Care LtdDate: Monday 10 Nov 2025
  • Recipient: Abbots Care LtdDate: Wednesday 25 Jun 2025

Meet the Team (4)

Camille Leavold Job Title: Registered Manager, CEO and Co-Founder Joined: 1995
Camille Leavold

Together with my family, I founded Abbots Care in 1995 with a mission to provide the highest quality of home care and put Clients in charge of their own choices.

I have worked in the health and social care environment since 1988, as a Support Worker for adults and children, and then as a Care Manager with a national recruitment organisation before commencing with Abbots Care in 1995. I am an NVQ assessor, and a back-care trainer and have a Registered Manager's Award in Care.

Helen Sinden Job Title: Managing Director
Helen Sinden

I have worked in the Health and Social Care sector for over 20 years. After starting my career working with children, I joined a national care recruitment organisation for the following 17 years, where I registered with CQC and started managing a complex care service to people within their own homes. I completed my level 5 in Leadership in Care Management Services and became a registered manager with CQC before joining Abbots Care as Operations Director.

Sarah Hurley Job Title: Care Director
Sarah Hurley

With over 15 years of experience in the care sector, I have held various roles, including Care Worker, Senior Care Worker, Field Care Supervisor, and Care Coordinator. Currently as Care Director, I have gained Level 5 qualifications in Health and Social Care. I have received STEPs training and hold a Level 4 safeguarding certification. I find fulfillment in delivering compassionate care that enhances individuals’ quality of life

Jazzmine Mace Job Title: Registered manager/Reablement & Specialist Care Manager
Jazzmine Mace

I am a dedicated and experienced professional with over 10 years of experience in the care sector. I have successfully transitioned from direct care provision to my current role as Reablement & Specialist Care Manager as well as registered Care Manager with the CQC for our Dorset and Buckinghamshire provision. My passion for delivering exceptional care and improving lives drives me to make a broader impact.

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Abbots Care Ltd (Hertfordshire) employs 200 carers.

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