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Care homes in Bishop's Stortford
7 care homes in Bishop's Stortford are registered with CQC, holding 369 beds in total. 80% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 77% across Hertfordshire and 83% across England. Expect to pay in Bishop's Stortford about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,640 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 20 October 2026, Falcon House Residential Home was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 19 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 6 list dementia as a specialism; 2 provide nursing care.
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- 4 of the 5 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 are not rated yet.
Citation: "Care homes in Bishop's Stortford", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 7registered care homes
- 80%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 2have nursing care
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Bishop's Stortford care homes, ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Elderly care · 6
- Residential care · 5
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
Falcon House Residential Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Conewood Manor Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
HF Trust - 38 South Road
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Hazel End Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Premier Court Care Home
Est. £1.44k–£1.76k/wk
Elm View Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Meadowbrook Care Home
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Bishop's Stortford in figures
HF Trust - 38 South Road has the oldest rating still in force, from December 2018. Compare Bishop's Stortford's 80% Good or Outstanding with 78% for the rated care homes among the 274 we list in Hertfordshire. Typical size: 35 beds across Hertfordshire, 53 on average in Bishop's Stortford. 14% of care homes in Bishop's Stortford have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 16% across Hertfordshire. Of Bishop's Stortford and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Bishop's Stortford ranks 7th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (57%); Buntingford is highest at 100%. 29% of homes in Bishop's Stortford offer nursing (2 of 7), compared with 32% county-wide in Hertfordshire. Meadowbrook Care Home is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in July 2024. Hertfordshire has 9 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Bishop's Stortford. Looking at specialisms, 3 of 7 list physical disabilities, 2 of 7 list learning disabilities and 1 of 7 list mental health conditions.
Owners and groups: care homes in Bishop's Stortford
- Eleanor Healthcare Group 1 listed here
- HF Trust Limited 1 listed here
- Anchor Hanover Group 1 listed here
- BUPA Group 1 listed here
- Quantum Care Limited 1 listed here
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Nearby towns against Bishop's Stortford
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Stortford | – | 7 | 4 |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 2.9 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Sawbridgeworth | 4.0 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Harlow | 7.1 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Great Dunmow | 8.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Ware | 8.9 mi | 8 | 5 |
How much care homes charge in Bishop's Stortford
| Residential care home | £1,250 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,530 a week |
Council rates in Hertfordshire County Council: 2026/27 standard weekly rates for new older-people placements: residential £768.02; residential with dementia/mental ill health £919.33; nursing £880.86; nursing with dementia/mental ill health £1,100.02 (nursing excludes FNC) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
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Questions families ask about care homes in Bishop's Stortford
How many registered care homes are in Bishop's Stortford?
As of Oct 2026, 7 care homes in Bishop's Stortford are registered with CQC. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include Falcon House Residential Home, Conewood Manor Nursing Home and HF Trust - 38 South Road.
How are care homes in Bishop's Stortford rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 5. Of those, 4 (80%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Bishop's Stortford?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,530 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). More in our cost guide.
Can Hertfordshire council help pay for a care home?
It may. Hertfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Hertfordshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Bishop's Stortford?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 7 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years; 4 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about care homes in towns near Bishop's Stortford?
Bishop's Stortford has 7, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Stansted Mountfitchet (2.9 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Sawbridgeworth (4.0 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Harlow (7.1 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Bishop's Stortford
- Care homes in Stansted Mountfitchet 2.9 mi
- Care homes in Sawbridgeworth 4.0 mi
- Care homes in Harlow 7.1 mi
- Care homes in Great Dunmow 8.6 mi
- Care homes in Ware 8.9 mi
- Care homes in Buntingford 9.2 mi
- Care homes in Hoddesdon 10.8 mi
- Care homes in Saffron Walden 11.2 mi
More for Bishop's Stortford, plus guides
- Paying for care in Hertfordshire
- Best rated care homes in Hertfordshire
- Nursing homes in Hertfordshire
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in Hertfordshire: 2026 list
- Home care in Bishop's Stortford (13)
- Understanding CQC ratings
- NHS-funded nursing care
- When is it time for a care home?
- Choosing between home care and a care home
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