Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Nursing home · Hitchin
2 Lavender Fields, Lucas Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JB
Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
- GoodCQC · Feb 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds20
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01462 452460
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 February 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-120089116
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Symonds House supports 20 disabled adults in a spacious residential home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. It is registered as a care home with nursing and supports older people, younger adults and people with physical or learning disabilities.
Residents are supported to live independently, stay healthy and remain active. The home is close to local shops, pubs and cafés, with transport connections to London and nearby towns and cities. Its central focus is residential nursing support for disabled adults, within a modern setting intended to promote choice and independence.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Hitchin
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Fields - Care Home with NursingHitchin | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Fields - Care Home with NursingHitchin | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 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
- Supports 20 disabled adults
- Focus on independence
Suits: Disabled adults seeking residential nursing support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
2 Lavender Fields, Lucas Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JB
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Questions families ask
How many disabled adults does Symonds House support?
Symonds House supports 20 disabled adults in a spacious, modern residential home.
Is Symonds House wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It is an accessible, purpose-built home with full wheelchair access.
Do the bedrooms have ensuite wet rooms?
Yes. The home has large bedrooms with ensuite wet rooms.
How much does Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities 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.