Care homes · Hertfordshire
Care homes in Stevenage offering elderly care
8 of the 12 care homes in Stevenage offer elderly care and 595 registered beds, from 7 providers. GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 8 of them, and 88% are Good or Outstanding, against 81% for elderly care across England. We estimate typical fees in Stevenage at about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Halcyon Days, rated Good on 9 June 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Hertfordshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 7 of the 8 rated care homes, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- 7 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 3 provide nursing.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Hertfordshire, updated every day.
Citation: "Care homes in Stevenage offering elderly care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8care homes registered with CQC
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 7list dementia as a specialism
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers elderly care in Stevenage
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 12
- Residential care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Elderly care · 8
- Dementia care · 7
- Learning disability care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halcyon Days | Jun 2026 | 57 | No | |
| 2 | Jubilee Court | Dec 2022 | 91 | No | |
| 3 | Wisden Court | Jul 2024 | 54 | No | |
| 4 | Roebuck Nursing Home | Aug 2024 | 63 | Yes | |
| 5 | Winnett Cottage | Nov 2023 | 10 | No | |
| 6 | Martins House | Oct 2018 | 60 | No | |
| 7 | Woodlands View Care Home | Feb 2022 | 120 | Yes | |
| 8 | Pinelodge Care Home | Jun 2024 | 140 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Stevenage registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
How elderly care in Stevenage compares
CQC lists elderly care for 8 of the 12 care homes in Stevenage, or 67%. Of those rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding: 4 points below the 92% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 81% for elderly care.
Halcyon Days, Jubilee Court and Wisden Court lead the list for elderly care. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from October 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 595, and nursing care at 3.
Council-wide, 182 care homes in Hertfordshire list elderly care, and 73% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 67% of registrations here and 72% across Hertfordshire.
Typical weekly fees in the East of England: about £1,455 residential, £1,685 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Hertfordshire. What "Personal care" means.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | – | 8 | 7 |
| Oaklands | 4.5 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Hitchin | 4.8 mi | 11 | 8 |
| Letchworth | 5.1 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Baldock | 5.6 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 7.6 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Hertford | 8.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
Council help
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Hertfordshire council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Common questions about elderly care in Stevenage
Which Stevenage care homes provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 8 of Stevenage's 12 care homes offering elderly care. Highly rated options include Halcyon Days, Jubilee Court and Wisden Court.
How does CQC rate care homes in Stevenage?
7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 8 with a rating. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
What does a care home cost in Stevenage?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Does Hertfordshire council fund 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 do I choose between care homes in Stevenage?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 8 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 7 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more elderly care in towns near Stevenage?
In Stevenage there are 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Oaklands (4.5 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Hitchin (4.8 miles): 11, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Letchworth (5.1 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Stevenage
- Elderly care in Oaklands 4.5 mi
- Elderly care in Hitchin 4.8 mi
- Elderly care in Letchworth 5.1 mi
- Elderly care in Baldock 5.6 mi
- Elderly care in Buntingford 7.5 mi
- Elderly care in Welwyn Garden City 7.6 mi
- Elderly care in Hertford 8.8 mi
- Elderly care in Ware 9.2 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.