Care Homes St Albans | St Albans Care Home

Historic luxury with modern amenities

Award-winning exceptional care

A dedicated, loyal and experienced team

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’.

What people say about us

Our review score
on carehome.co.uk

9.6

The home managed my wife’s medical needs…the staff could not have been more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

David V

Husband of Resident

8 November 2024

I feel my husband settled well and was at all times well looked after. I visited weekly and was welcomed by the friendly staff.

J H

Wife of Resident

17 May 2024

Nothing was too much trouble, both Mum and Dad were looked after with great care and all staff provided support to myself and sister.

Kim J

Daughter of Resident

12 April 2024

Verulam House has been wonderful for my brother, he was well looked after and happy. I cannot speak more highly of them.

J W

Sister of Resident

31 January 2024

My mother was treated with care and kindness. The care was wonderful. We could not have hoped for a more caring home.

Julie B

Daughter of Resident

3 November 2023

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

Updates from our Facebook page

Verulam House Care Home

3 days ago

🎉🥳 What a wonderful celebration for Joan's 90th Birthday! 🥳🎉

Joan enjoyed a very special day surrounded by her loving family, with an extra special visit from her sister Rita, who travelled all the way from Edinburgh to celebrate with her. ❤️

There were plenty of smiles, laughter, birthday wishes, and precious family moments shared together. Thank you to everyone who helped make Joan's milestone birthday so memorable!

Please join us in wishing Joan a very Happy 90th Birthday! 🎂🎈🎁

#Happy90thBirthday #BirthdayCelebration #FamilyTime #SpecialMoments #VerulamHouse #MakingMemories #CareHomeLife #CelebratingTogether #MilestoneBirthday 🎉💖
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4 days ago

🎉🏡 A very special welcome to some wonderful new faces joining the Verulam House family! 🏡🎉

We're delighted to welcome our new Home Manager, Jackie, our Operations Director, Tercy, and all of our new residents to Verulam House! ❤️

There's an exciting buzz around the home as new friendships are formed, stories are shared, and memories begin to be made. We are so happy to have you all as part of our growing family and can't wait for all the fun, laughter, and special moments ahead.

Please join us in giving everyone a big Verulam House welcome! 👏😊

#WelcomeToVerulamHouse #VerulamFamily #NewBeginnings #CareHomeLife #CommunitySpirit #MakingMemories #NewFriends #WarmWelcome #TeamVerulam 🏡✨💙
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Verulam House Care Home

6 days ago

🌟 Meet Jackie, Our New Home Manager! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Jackie as the new Home Manager at Verulam House!

Jackie brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to supporting residents, families, and our amazing team. We are excited to begin this new chapter together and look forward to the positive impact she will make within our home.

Please join us in giving Jackie a very warm Verulam House welcome! ❤️

#verulamhouse #WelcomeJackie #newhomemanager #CareHomeLife #stalbans #ourteam #community #residentialcare #MakingADifference #WelcomeToTheTeam 🏡✨
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1 week ago

🌳☀️ A lovely afternoon at the local park for our residents at Verulam House! Fresh air, beautiful scenery, and plenty of smiles made for the perfect outing. It's always wonderful getting out and about in our local community. 💚

#VerulamHouse #LocalPark #FreshAir #MakingMemories #CareHomeLife #OutAndAbout #StAlbans #ResidentsActivities 🌳😊☀️
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1 week ago

🎉🎂 Weekend Birthday Celebrations at Verulam House 🎂🎉

We had a wonderful time celebrating a special birthday over the weekend at Verulam House! Residents and staff came together to mark the occasion with smiles, laughter, and lots of birthday cheer. 🥳

Wishing our birthday resident a very happy year ahead, filled with good health, happiness, and many special memories. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so enjoyable! 🎈🎁

#verulamhouse #birthdaycelebration #happybirthday #CareHomeLife #makingmemories #CommunitySpirit #celebrationtime #stalbanscarehome #ResidentsFirst #specialday 🎉🎂🎈
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Verulam House Care Home

2 weeks ago

🎶🎤 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! 🎵❤️

#verulamhouse #singinggroup #musicbringspeopletogether #CareHomeLife #CommunitySpirit #makingmemories #wellbeing #stalbans #JoyThroughMusic #chapelsinging #ResidentsActivities #lifeatverulamhouse 🎶✨
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Meet the manager – Neil Copping

Neil Copping brings nearly 25 years of experience in the care sector to his role as Home Manager at Verulam House in St Albans. His career began on the night shift in a dementia care home – an experience that sparked his lifelong passion for person-centred care, where individual needs, preferences, and wellbeing are central to how care is delivered.

Over the years, Neil has held a variety of roles across the care industry, including 18 years in management and time as an area manager responsible for multiple assisted living sites. He has earned a strong reputation for upholding high standards,embracing innovation, and being an inspirational team leader.

At Verulam House, Neil is focused on leading an extensive refurbishment of the lounge, dining area, and all downstairs rooms. He is also working to enhance the range of activities on offer to enrich daily life for residents.

Neil is committed to building a strong, diverse team dedicated to providing outstanding care and helping every resident live life to the fullest. He welcomes families to visit Verulam House and experience its warm and historic environment firsthand.

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

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by clicking the button below or give us a call on 01727 853991, we will be happy to help.

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