Highbury Rise
Residential care home · Hitchin
6 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW
Run by Benslow Management Company Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds23
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01462 437495
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 27 January 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Highbury Rise
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-108422511
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Highbury Rise
Specialist dementia care for older people is delivered at Highbury Rise in Hitchin, within a small residential home. Its 24-hour support takes place in an intimate, dementia-friendly environment, with care built around life histories, regular reviews and personal routines.
Residents receive home-cooked meals, housekeeping, laundry and medication management within a single fee. Engagement programmes consider hobbies and personal stories, while the Victorian villa includes living rooms, dining space and a dementia-friendly garden. The home can provide short-term or long-term placements, and families are encouraged to bring familiar items from home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hitchin
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Walsworth RoadHitchin | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Benslow Nursing HomeHitchin | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ElmsideHitchin | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashwood PlaceHitchin | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milford Lodge Care HomeHitchin | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Benslow Management Company Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benslow Nursing HomeHitchin | Good | 8.0 | |
| Robin Hood HouseLittle Gaddesden | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour dementia care
- Individualised engagement programmes
- Dementia-friendly garden
Suits: Older people needing specialist dementia care in a small home
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
6 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW
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Questions families ask
How much does Highbury Rise cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Highbury Rise 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Highbury Rise 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). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.