Benslow Nursing Home
Nursing home · Hitchin
Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4 9QY
Run by Benslow Management Company Limited
- GoodCQC · Jul 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds35
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01462 459773
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Benslow Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-108391794
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Benslow Nursing Home
Benslow Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for older people, including residents with higher needs and dementia. Its staff build care around life history, observation and regular reviews, while home-cooked meals, seasonal produce and individual activity programmes support daily routines and personal interests.
The home is family run and operates in a small, intimate setting. Care planning includes regular reviews and links with healthcare professionals, while the provider describes support from local GPs, district nurses and other services. Meals, medication management, housekeeping and laundry are included within a single fee structure, and the home can assess potential placements in hospital or at home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hitchin
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury RiseHitchin | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 17 Walsworth RoadHitchin | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashwood PlaceHitchin | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ElmsideHitchin | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milford Lodge Care HomeHitchin | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Benslow Management Company Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury RiseHitchin | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Robin Hood HouseLittle Gaddesden | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Small intimate care setting
- Care built around life history
- Home-cooked seasonal meals
Ask about
- Fees vary according to the level of care interventions required
Suits: Older people needing 24-hour nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4 9QY
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Questions families ask
How much does Benslow Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Benslow Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £1,043 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Benslow Nursing Home whether it takes residents funded by Hertfordshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.