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Care homes in Royston
3 care homes in Royston are registered with CQC, holding 103 beds in total. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 33% are Good or Outstanding, next to 77% across Hertfordshire and 83% across England. Typical fees in Royston come to about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 1 care home has a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 27 March 2026, Melwood Grange was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- A care needs assessment from Hertfordshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 2 have it on their CQC registration; 2 have nursing care.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hertfordshire, updated every day.
- CQC rates 1 of the 3 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 2 are rated below Good.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Royston", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 33%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 2offer nursing care
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Every registered care home in Royston
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
St George's Nursing Home
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Melwood Grange
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
How Royston measures up
Most recent to register: Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive (January 2025). 2 of the 3 homes (67%) provide nursing care, against 32% across Hertfordshire. On their CQC registrations, 2 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 2 of 3 list mental health conditions. Hertfordshire has 9 Outstanding care homes, none of them in Royston. Oldest rating on the list: Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive, December 2021. Typical size: 35 beds across Hertfordshire, 34 on average in Royston. Across Hertfordshire we list 274 care homes, and 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Royston the figure is 33%. Of Royston and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Royston ranks 7th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (33%); Buntingford is highest at 100%. Across Hertfordshire, 16% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Royston it is 67%.
Which groups run care homes in Royston
- Walsingham Support 1 here
- Grand Park Homes Ltd 1 here
- Quantum Care Limited 1 here
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Most recent ratings
CQC's most recently published ratings for care homes in Royston.
Royston compared with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston | – | 3 | 1 |
| Melbourn | 2.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Buntingford | 7.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Baldock | 8.2 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Sawston | 9.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Letchworth | 10.0 mi | 3 | 2 |
Typical care home fees in Royston
| Residential care home | £1,250 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,530 a week |
What Hertfordshire County Council pays providers: 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). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. 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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What families want to know about care homes in Royston
How many registered care homes are in Royston?
As of Oct 2026, 3 care homes in Royston are registered with CQC. Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Walsingham Support – Hardy Drive.
How are care homes in Royston rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 1 (33%) is Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated below Good.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Royston?
Average self-funder fees in East of England, 2026: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,530 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Hertfordshire council help pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Hertfordshire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Hertfordshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Royston?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 1 has older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about care homes in towns near Royston?
Royston has 3, with 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Melbourn (2.8 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Buntingford (7.3 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Baldock (8.2 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Royston
- Care homes in Melbourn 2.8 mi
- Care homes in Buntingford 7.3 mi
- Care homes in Baldock 8.2 mi
- Care homes in Sawston 9.7 mi
- Care homes in Letchworth 10.0 mi
- Care homes in Biggleswade 10.1 mi
- Care homes in Saffron Walden 11.5 mi
- Care homes in Stevenage 12.0 mi
Other help in Royston
- Hertfordshire: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Hertfordshire
- Nursing homes in Hertfordshire
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Outstanding services in Hertfordshire, 2026
- Choosing between home care and a care home
- When is it time for a care home?
- NHS-funded nursing care
- Understanding CQC ratings
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.