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Care homes in Welwyn Garden City offering elderly care
Elderly care is offered by 5 of the 8 care homes in Welwyn Garden City, with 331 beds between them. 75% of the 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 81% for elderly care across England). Expect to pay in Welwyn Garden City about £1,480 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Anson Court was rated Good on 19 May 2025.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Among the 4 rated care homes, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Rating changes in Hertfordshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 4 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia; nursing care is provided by 3.
- Whatever your savings, Hertfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Welwyn Garden City offering elderly care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 5CQC-registered care homes
- 75%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Elderly care in Welwyn Garden City: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Elderly care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Residential care · 5
- Dementia care · 4
- Learning disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anson Court | May 2025 | 75 | Yes | |
| 2 | St Michaels House | Aug 2021 | 12 | No | |
| 3 | St Andrews Care Home | May 2021 | 70 | No | |
| 4 | Oakview Lodge | Jul 2023 | 70 | Yes | |
| 5 | Welwyn Grange | Not yet rated | – | 104 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Welwyn Garden City registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Elderly care in Welwyn Garden City: what the data shows
5 of the 8 care homes in Welwyn Garden City are registered with CQC for elderly care (63%). 75% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 11 points below the 86% for all care homes here and below the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Anson Court, St Michaels House and St Andrews Care Home. The newest rating is from May 2025 and the oldest from May 2021; 1 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 331, and 3 also provide nursing care. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Hertfordshire has 182 care homes registered for elderly care; of those rated, 73% are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 63% of registrations here and 72% across Hertfordshire.
In the East of England, residential care typically costs about £1,455 a week and nursing care about £1,685. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan 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?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Hertfordshire. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welwyn Garden City | – | 5 | 3 |
| Hatfield | 3.0 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Oaklands | 3.1 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Hertford | 4.9 mi | 5 | 5 |
| St Albans | 6.6 mi | 11 | 10 |
| Harpenden | 6.8 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Potters Bar | 7.0 mi | 10 | 10 |
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Questions families ask about elderly care in Welwyn Garden City
How many care homes in Welwyn Garden City offer elderly care?
Elderly care is offered by 5 of the 8 registered care homes in Welwyn Garden City (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Anson Court, St Michaels House and St Andrews Care Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Welwyn Garden City have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in Welwyn Garden City?
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 Welwyn Garden City?
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 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 3. A checklist to help.
How does Welwyn Garden City compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Hatfield (3.0 miles): 11, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Oaklands (3.1 miles): 8, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Hertford (4.9 miles): 5, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Welwyn Garden City itself has 5, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around Welwyn Garden City
- Elderly care in Hatfield 3.0 mi
- Elderly care in Oaklands 3.1 mi
- Elderly care in Hertford 4.9 mi
- Elderly care in St Albans 6.6 mi
- Elderly care in Harpenden 6.8 mi
- Elderly care in London Colney 6.9 mi
- Elderly care in Potters Bar 7.0 mi
- Elderly care in Ware 7.1 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.