Halcyon Days
Residential care home · Hitchin
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Graveley, Hitchin, SG4 7LU
Run by GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jun 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds57
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01438 362245
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Halcyon Days
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-3616698021
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Halcyon Days
Halcyon Days supports older people and people with dementia through residential care, with the wider Gold Care service also covering respite and palliative support. Private rooms, regular activities and help with everyday tasks are part of the residential offer.
Residents can join activities and wellbeing programmes designed to maintain engagement, dignity and comfort. Gold Care’s dementia and nursing services are available across its wider homes, so the care available at Halcyon Days should be considered alongside the individual’s assessed needs. Its residential setting is intended for people who need more support with cooking, dressing, washing or managing their own home. Private rooms, regular activities and support with everyday tasks summarises the practical offer.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hitchin
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinelodge Care HomeStevenage | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Wymondley Nursing & Residential Care HomeHitchin | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wisden CourtStevenage | 1.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Martins HouseStevenage | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Julians HouseStevenage | 1.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins HouseStevenage | Good | 8.4 | |
| Autumn Vale Care CentreWelwyn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heath LodgeWelwyn | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queensway HouseHemel Hempstead | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Private rooms
- Regular wellbeing activities
- Respite and palliative services in group
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Graveley, Hitchin, SG4 7LU
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Questions families ask
What types of care do they offer?
They offer residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for people aged over 65.
Do they provide 24-hour care for older adults?
Yes. They provide compassionate and skilled 24-hour care and support for older adults in a comfortable, homely environment.
How much does Halcyon Days cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Halcyon Days 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.