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Care homes in Stevenage offering sensory impairment care
3 out of 12 care homes in Stevenage are registered for sensory impairment care, holding 65 beds in total. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 83% for sensory impairment care across England. Typical fees in Stevenage come to about £1,460 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Stevenage offering sensory impairment care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3registered care homes
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1is registered for dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisden Court | Jul 2024 | 54 | No | |
| 2 | Walkern Lodge | Jul 2022 | 4 | No | |
| 3 | SENSE Jenny Chapman House | Oct 2017 | 7 | No |
The full list for sensory impairment care in Stevenage: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Sensory impairment care in Stevenage by the numbers
Registered for sensory impairment care: 3 out of 12 care homes in Stevenage (25%). England-wide, 83% of care homes registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 8 points above the 92% for all care homes in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated care homes are Wisden Court, Walkern Lodge and SENSE Jenny Chapman House. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2017. Newest: July 2024. Between them they have 65 registered beds.
Across Hertfordshire, 61 care homes are registered for sensory impairment care, and 69% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 25% here, 24% 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. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
Where to get support: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Hertfordshire as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | – | 3 | 3 |
| Oaklands | 4.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Welwyn Garden City | 7.6 mi | 4 | 3 |
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What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Stevenage
Which care homes in Stevenage offer sensory impairment care?
3 of the 12 CQC-registered care homes in Stevenage offer sensory impairment care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Wisden Court, Walkern Lodge and SENSE Jenny Chapman House.
How are care homes in Stevenage rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 3 (100%) are Good or Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Stevenage?
Average self-funder fees in East of England, 2026: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). 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 Stevenage?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 3 have 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 sensory impairment care in towns near Stevenage?
Stevenage has 3, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Oaklands (4.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Hitchin (4.8 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Letchworth (5.1 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
- Sensory impairment care in Oaklands 4.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hitchin 4.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Letchworth 5.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Baldock 5.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Buntingford 7.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Welwyn Garden City 7.6 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Hertford 8.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ware 9.2 mi
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