Winnett Cottage
Residential care home · Stevenage
111 Hertford Road, Stevenage, SG2 8SH
Run by Psycare Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds10
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01438 813915
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 November 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Winnett Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-115998344
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Winnett Cottage
Winnett Cottage sits within a specialist mental health care service for adults with enduring mental health needs. The wider organisation provides residential, nursing and supported living services, including settings intended for people moving on from hospital care but not yet ready to live independently.
Support combines residential stability with experienced nursing and care teams, structured therapeutic environments, community engagement and opportunities to build independence. Placements are considered around the right environment and level of support. The service is relevant to adults needing specialist nursing residential care alongside a recovery-focused pathway.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Stevenage
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roebuck Nursing HomeStevenage | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Monread LodgeKnebworth | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Monread LodgeKnebworth | 1.1 miles | |||
| Woodlands View Care HomeStevenage | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Knebworth Care HomeKnebworth | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Psycare Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender LodgeSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Windermere HouseLuton | |||
| Greenwood CottageSt Albans | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lansdowne RoadBedford | Good | 7.4 | |
| Bromham RoadBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Eltisley ManorSt Neots | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LeysBedford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Step-down support from hospital
- Structured therapeutic environments
- Community independence opportunities
Suits: Adults with enduring mental health needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
111 Hertford Road, Stevenage, SG2 8SH
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Questions families ask
Do they support people moving on from inpatient mental health care?
Yes. They support people transitioning from inpatient mental health services into a less restrictive residential setting while maintaining appropriate support.
Can residents access the community?
Yes. Community engagement, meaningful activities and opportunities to build independence are part of their recovery-focused approach.
How does someone make a referral to Winnett Cottage?
The placements team discusses suitability, availability and next steps, including an assessment.
How much does Winnett Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Winnett Cottage 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.