Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing
Nursing home · Hitchin
No 1 Lavender Fields, Lucas Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JB
Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2022
- 6.8Our score
- Beds10
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01462 454508
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 March 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-120087133
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing
Adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex care needs can receive live-in specialist support at Lavender Fields in Hitchin. The home provides care and accommodation in a wheelchair-accessible environment tailored to each resident’s requirements.
Care plans are personalised, with Leonard Cheshire’s wider offer including residential care and supported living. The setting is intended for adults who need ongoing assistance while retaining choice and independence. Its accessibility and specialist focus are particularly relevant when families are assessing accommodation for someone with physical disabilities, learning difficulties or complex care needs. The service’s care-home registration also includes nursing support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hitchin
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesHitchin | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Foxholes Care HomeHitchin | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westbourne Care HomeHitchin | 0.3 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| ElmsideHitchin | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 17 Walsworth RoadHitchin | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesHitchin | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Manor - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesHuntingdon | Good | 7.8 | |
| Athol House - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maple House - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springfield - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesBromley | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Cecilia's - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesBromley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Agnes Court - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesBanbury | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Chipstead Lake - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesSevenoaks | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Bells Piece - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesFarnham | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Seven Rivers - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesColchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Heatherley - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesCopthorne | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Hydon Hill - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesGodalming | Requires improvement | 5.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Wheelchair-accessible environment
- Live-in specialist care
- Personalised care plans
Suits: Adults with physical or learning disabilities and complex needs
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
No 1 Lavender Fields, Lucas Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JB
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Questions families ask
Who is this care home for?
It is for adults with disabilities and complex care needs who require specialist support.
What personal care support do they provide?
They provide comprehensive personal care assistance, including PEG care and medication management.
Is the care home wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It offers step-free access and a wheelchair-accessible environment with adaptable facilities.
How much does Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing 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.