High quality Residential Care home in Hertfordshire.
Located in pleasant, quiet grounds in the centre of the village of Kings Langley, Friars Mead care home offers specialist residential care for older people. We provide high quality care in a welcoming and homely atmosphere and we make every effort to involve our residents in the day to day running of the house.
At Friars Mead, we aim for excellence, work hard to meet everyone’s specific needs and offer special equipment and a wide choice of activities and fun. Additionally, we want every resident to feel at home. We encourage use of personal items, making every room feel cosy and inviting. Friars Mead is more than just a residence – it’s a friendly, welcoming home.
Welcome to our home
Friars Mead is a warm, welcoming residential care home in Kings Langley, providing 24-hour support in a friendly, homely environment. Our approach is person-centred: we take time to understand routines, preferences, and what matters most to each resident
Friars Mead
Kings Langley WD4 8DR
01923 270 304
About The Hertfordshire Residential Care Society
Abbeyfield Hertfordshire Residential Society was established in 1992 when they opened Friars Mead, a purpose-built residential care home, located in the heart of Kings Langley Village.
Operating as part of the national charity, Abbeyfield England, we offer residential care for older people and at Friars Mead, we really care for the elderly who would like assistance with their daily living.
One of the greatest fears for older people is losing their independence. But residential care doesn’t have to feel that way. In a safe environment that feels like home, you might be surprised at how independent and free one can be. With 26 en-suite bedrooms of varying sizes, plus communal rooms and extensive gardens, our residential care feels like a home from home.
We believe that life is to be lived and loved, so we put individual choice at the heart of home design and activity planning.
We have heritage at our heart
At Abbeyfield we've been alleviating loneliness for more than 70 years.
1955
The first Abbeyfield house opens in Bermondsey.
1956
The Abbeyfield Society is established as a charity.
1963
The Abbeyfield Society reaches 100 homes across the UK with 50 more in progress.
1979
Prince Charles becomes Patron of The Abbeyfield Society.
1992
We opened our Residential Care Home, Friars Mead
2026
We continue to offer specialist residential care for older people in Kings Langley.
Meet the team
Ricardo Da Silva Freitas
Ricardo Da Silva Freitas is the Registered Manager at Abbeyfield Friars Mead House in Kings Langley. He leads the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, person-centred support that protects dignity, choice and independence.
Ricardo’s focus is on consistent quality, strong governance and clear communication with families and professionals. He works closely with residents, relatives, GPs and community health teams to ensure care plans remain up to date, risks are managed, and support reflects what matters most to each person.
Ricardo is committed to developing a stable, skilled team through supervision, training, and adherence to professional standards, and to maintaining an open, welcoming culture where people feel listened to and supported. He welcomes enquiries from families who want honest guidance, a clear assessment process, and a home where care is delivered with warmth and respect.
Sharon Bell
Sharon Bell is the Care Manager at Abbeyfield Friars Mead House and will mark 35 years with the home this year. With deep experience in residential care, Sharon provides steady, compassionate leadership on the floor and behind the scenes, helping to ensure residents receive safe, consistent and person-centred support.
In her role, Sharon oversees day-to-day care delivery and works closely with the Registered Manager and the wider team to maintain high standards. She supports staff practice, helps embed clear routines and good record-keeping, and contributes to key areas of compliance, including infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and operational continuity. Sharon is also closely involved in coordinating with health professionals and ensuring care plans reflect current needs and risks.
Families value Sharon’s calm, practical approach and her focus on respectful care that protects dignity, choice and comfort. Her long-standing commitment to Friars Mead helps maintain a familiar, reassuring environment for residents and a supportive culture for staff.
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Registered Office
Friars Mead,
Rockcliffe Avenue,
Kings Langley,
Hertfordshire,
WD4 8DR
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