Elmside
Residential care home · Hitchin
Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1HB
Run by Methodist Homes
- GoodCQC · Mar 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds69
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01462 451737
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Elmside
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-117965520
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Elmside
Elmside provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Hitchin. The home is part of MHA, a not-for-profit organisation supporting older people through care homes, retirement living, community groups and befriending services.
Its residential care offer is designed around individual needs, with timely assessments and tailored support. MHA states that surplus is reinvested into its services, while Elmside’s care-home listing places emphasis on a safe, secure environment for people who need ongoing support or a shorter stay.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hitchin
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Care HomeHitchin | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| 17 Walsworth RoadHitchin | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lavender Fields - Care Home with NursingHitchin | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesHitchin | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highbury RiseHitchin | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Methodist Homes
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrembathsLetchworth Garden City | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oak ManorShefford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Anjulita CourtBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westbury GrangeNewport Pagnell | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MeadowLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Davids HouseHarrow | Good | 8.0 | |
| Riverview LodgeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| KenbrookWembley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rushden ParkRushden | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Lawnfield HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queens CourtCambridge | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Hall GrangeCroydon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential dementia care
- Short-term respite care
- Not-for-profit care provider
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1HB
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Elmside provide?
Elmside provides personalised residential care, specialist dementia care and flexible short-stay respite care for older people.
How many people can Elmside care for?
Elmside can provide care for up to 69 older people.
How much does Elmside cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Elmside for its weekly fee. As a guide, Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.