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Care homes in Letchworth
CQC lists 3 care homes in Letchworth, with 164 beds between them. We estimate typical fees in Letchworth at about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home was last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, St Catherines Nursing Home was rated Good on 16 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3; 2 provide nursing care.
- Whatever your savings, Hertfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 2 rated care homes, 2 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Hertfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Letchworth", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3registered care homes
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2have nursing care
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
| Care | Letchworth | East of England | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
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St Catherines Nursing Home
What inspectors found: At our last inspection, published 28 December 2017, we rated this service as good.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Garden City Court
What inspectors found: Due to being in continued outbreak, restrictions were in place around visitors, however there continued to be robust infection control procedures in place.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
White House Care Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Dementia care homes in Letchworth
3 of the 3 care homes in Letchworth are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Letchworth
The average home here has 55 beds; the typical home across Hertfordshire has 32. The oldest current rating dates from May 2021 (Garden City Court). The newest registration is White House Care Home, registered with CQC in November 2024. The nursing share is 67% here (2 of 3 homes) and 32% across Hertfordshire. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Letchworth (67% Good or Outstanding) is 6th out of 7 local towns, led by Shefford (100%). Ratings are more recent than average here: 33% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 16% across Hertfordshire. No Outstanding ratings in Letchworth yet, against 9 across Hertfordshire. Registered specialisms here: 3 of 3 list physical disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions.
Care groups with care homes in Letchworth
- Quantum Care Limited 1 locally
- Care Concern Group 1 locally
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How Letchworth compares with towns nearby
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letchworth | – | 3 | 2 |
| Baldock | 1.8 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Hitchin | 2.8 mi | 13 | 10 |
| Stevenage | 5.1 mi | 12 | 11 |
| Shefford | 6.1 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Biggleswade | 7.8 mi | 5 | 4 |
Typical care home fees in Letchworth
| Residential care home | £1,455 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,685 a week |
What the council pays (Hertfordshire County Council): £31.82 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £905.57 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,036.29 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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Care homes in Letchworth: your questions answered
Which care homes can I choose from in Letchworth?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 3 care homes in Letchworth. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include St Catherines Nursing Home and Garden City Court.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Letchworth have?
Of the 2 that have been rated, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Letchworth?
Self-funder fees in East of England: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will Hertfordshire council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Hertfordshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Hertfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Letchworth?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 3 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 1. A checklist to help.
How does Letchworth compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Baldock (1.8 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Hitchin (2.8 miles): 13, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Stevenage (5.1 miles): 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. Letchworth itself has 3, 2 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Letchworth
- Care homes in Baldock 1.8 mi
- Care homes in Hitchin 2.8 mi
- Care homes in Stevenage 5.1 mi
- Care homes in Shefford 6.1 mi
- Care homes in Biggleswade 7.8 mi
- Care homes in Buntingford 9.1 mi
- Care homes in Oaklands 9.4 mi
- Care homes in Royston 10.0 mi
More for Letchworth, plus guides
- How to pay for care in Hertfordshire
- Best rated care homes in Hertfordshire
- Nursing homes in Hertfordshire
- Care home fees across England, 2026: regional and council averages
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Hertfordshire
- Home care in Letchworth (83)
- Home care versus a care home
- Knowing when a care home is the right step
- How NHS-funded nursing care works
- How to read a CQC rating
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