Day care centres are fantastic resources for older people and their carers in Hertfordshire. They can offer an enjoyable change of scene for your relatives and an opportunity for them to catch up with friends or make new ones. Many day care centres also provide services that can otherwise be difficult to find or get to, such as nail-cutting, chiropody and assisted bathing.
If your elderly relative is looking for other social opportunities, then you may be interested in Age Space’s guide to Hertfordshire’s Lunch Clubs for older people.
Day care centres can also provide some much-needed respite for carers. If you are looking for other respite options, you may want to read Age Space’s guide to Respite Care in Hertfordshire.
Day Care Centres for the Elderly in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council Day Centres
Hertfordshire County Council run Day Centres for older people and those with learning difficulties, including some which are dementia-friendly. They are designed to be a place for meeting with friends and partaking in fun, stimulating activities, all while giving carers some well-earned respite.
In order to access these council-provided day centres, your relative will need to undertake a Care Needs Assessment to ensure the council is able to cater to their needs. For more information on how to complete one of these, you can visit Age Space’s dedicated page on Care Needs Assessments in Hertfordshire.
You can find a full list of Hertfordshire County Council’s day care services for older people below.
Bishop's Stortford Day Service (Dementia-Friendly)
- Telephone: 01992 588555
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: Bishop's Stortford Day Service, Wind Hill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NF
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Borehamwood Day Service
- Telephone: 0208 953 3278
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: Borehamwood Day Service, 100 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EJ
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Broxbourne Day Service (Dementia-Friendly)
- Telephone: 01992 636169
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: Broxbourne Day Service, King Arthur Court, Manor Way, Turners Hill, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8EH
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Buntingford Day Service
- Telephone: 01763 271862
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8.45am to 4:00pm.
- Address: Buntingford Day Service, Old Court House, White Hart Close, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9DG
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Garden City Day Service (Dementia-Friendly)
- Telephone: 01707 373259
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: Garden City Day Service, 108 Ludwick Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3QE
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Hitchin Day Service (Dementia-Friendly)
- Telephone: 01462 455209
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Address: North Herts Day Service, Nightingale House, College Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1QS
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South Oxhey Day Service (Dementia-Friendly)
- Telephone: 0208 421 1891
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4.30pm
- Address: South Oxhey Day Service, Northwick Road, South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, WD19 6NL
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Hertford Day Service (Dementia-Friendly)
- Telephone: 01920 461671
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Address: Ware Road Day Service, Ware Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7TG
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Q Club Day Centres
There are 13 Q Club Day Centres in Hertfordshire, provided by the Quantum Care organisation. They seek to provide a fun and caring day care service for older people, utilising the facilities of the care and nursing homes that they operate throughout Herts. By providing their day centres within their care homes, they have the facilities to welcome older people living with dementia, mobility limitations and other disabilities.
Their day care offering includes a range of leisure activities, social events and personal services such as chiropody and hair-cutting.
You can find a list of their residences in Hertfordshire offering Day Care below. Follow the link to your relative’s closest centre to find out more about the services that they are offering, as well as contact information.
You can find a full list of Q Club Day Centres in Hertfordshire below.
Borehamwood (The Mead)
- Telephone: 020 8953 8573
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: The Mead, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL
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Harpenden (Willow Court)
- Telephone: 01582 466244
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Willow Court, Aldwickbury Crescent, , Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
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Hoddesden (Belmont View)
- Telephone: 01992 450304
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Belmont View, Hailey Drive, Hailey Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NY
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Potter's Bar (Mayfair Lodge)
- Telephone: 01707 871800
- Email: [email protected]
- Mayfair Lodge, Watkins Rise, Hertfordshire, EN6 1QN
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Rickmansworth (Meresworth)
- Telephone: 01923 714300
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Meresworth, Dellwood, Field Way, Hertfordshire, WD3 7EJ
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Royston (Richard Cox House)
- Telephone: 01763 249111
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Richard Cox House, Dog Kennel Lane, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7AB
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South Oxhey (Pinewood Lodge)
- Telephone: 020 8421 7900
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Pinewood Lodge, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, WD19 7HR
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St. Albans (Vesta Lodge)
- Telephone: 01727 799600
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Vesta Lodge, Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2PB
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Welwyn Garden City (Anson Court)
- Telephone: 01707 379700
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Anson Court, Shackleton Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2FF
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Watermill House Day Care, Hemel Hempstead
Watermill House aims to offer a caring, friendly and welcoming day care service at their care home in Hemel Hempstead. Those attending the centre can take part in a rich program of social activities, and have the choice to be involved in as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Guests at Watermill House can also benefit from the care home’s expert care services, enjoy a hot bath or make the most of their hair and beauty salon!
- Telephone: 01442 800 550
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Water Mill House Care Home, Rose Lane (off Red Lion Lane), Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BP
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Highview Day Centre, Hemel Hempstead
The Highview Day Centre takes place in the Highview Care Home in Hemel Hempstead. They can cater for elderly people with all sorts of needs, including those with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or who are experiencing social isolation. The Highview Day Care Centre is open from 9:00am – 3.30pm, 7 days a week and offers multiple activity rooms, including a relaxation and sensory room. There is also a large outdoors area with a greenhouse, shed, vegetable patch and flower beds that guests can enjoy and use.
- Telephone: 01442 233822
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Cherry Orchard, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3SD
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The Centre in the Park, Hemel Hempstead
The Centre in the Park is a day centre (in a park!) where older people from Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum and the local area can come and enjoy each other’s company, chat and reminisce, play games, and take part in activities such as quizzes and bingo. They also offer a range of services for elderly people including assisted bathing, hair-dressing, manicures and chiropody. The centre is open from 9:00am – 3:00pm and they can assist with transport to and from the centre for those who need it.
- Telephone: 01442 262746
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: The Centre in the Park, Half Moon Yard, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3AE
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Cuffley Day Care Centre, Potters Bar
Cuffley Day Care Centre operates five days a week and is open to elderly people in and around Hertfordshire. It is organised by a not-for-profit charity and run by their team of volunteers, helpers and trustees. Their activities and games are open to all, but they also understand that some people prefer a quieter time, including those with dementia.
- Telephone: 01707 876616
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 70 Station Rd, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4EY
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Royston Day Centre, Royston
Royston Day Centre takes place in The Old Barn on Upper King Street. The day care service is open to elderly people on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with an alternative drop-in on Mondays. As part of the service, your relative can enjoy a home-cooked lunch, and activities such as bingo and arts and crafts.
- Telephone: 01763 244229
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: The Old Barn, Upper King Street, Royston, SG8 9AZ
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