Dementia care homes in Welwyn Hatfield

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Welwyn Hatfield has 15 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 8 Good, 4 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 2 homes are not rated yet. Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for a residential care place and £1,043 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Welwyn Hatfield (30)

Welwyn Hatfield at a glance

15on this list

Official rating
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement4
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 62% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.0 / 10
  • Types of care93% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Welwyn Hatfield are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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15 dementia care homes in Welwyn Hatfield

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Acacia Mews Care Home

Run by Avery Homes Hatfield Limited

St Albans Road East, Hatfield, AL10 0FJ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Acacia Mews Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Hatfield. The home is part of Avery Healthcare and offers a community setting where residents can take part in activities, share meals and maintain connections with family and local organisations.

Its activities include social opportunities and events such as a dementia-friendly carol service, while Avery’s ‘Avery Moments’ approach focuses on residents’…

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Anson Court

Run by Quantum Care Limited

Shackleton Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2FF
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Anson Court provides residential, dementia, respite and day care for up to 75 older people in Welwyn Garden City. Day care supports older people still living at home or with family, providing daytime care while relatives manage work or other responsibilities.

Residents have en-suite bedrooms, lounges and dining areas, alongside an on-site hairdressing salon and shop.

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Cuffley Manor Care Home

Run by Cooperscroft Care Home Limited

Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar, EN6 4AA
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Cuffley Manor provides residential, dementia and respite care for older adults, with personalised plans based on medical needs, lifestyle choices and aspirations. The home is designed for residents who want ongoing support while retaining daily interests and social connections.

Residents can use en-suite bedrooms, gardens and treatment rooms, while the home also has a bistro, mini-golf course and themed pub.

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Greenacres

Run by Quantum Care Limited

Wellfield Close, Hatfield, AL10 0BU
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential, specialist dementia and respite care at Greenacres supports older people and adults with physical disabilities or other care needs. The home offers communal lounges, cosy corners and dining rooms, alongside activities intended to keep residents engaged and connected.

Greenacres has features designed to help people living with dementia orientate themselves, including brightly coloured bedroom doors.

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Honister

Run by C & K Healthcare Limited

Ellenbrook Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9RW
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Honister provides 24-hour residential care for younger and older adults who need support with physical disabilities, mental health needs or dementia. Its person-centred approach is built around individual support, independence and an active daily routine within a 19-bed home.

Bedrooms are furnished and have en-suite facilities, while communal lounges provide space for residents and visitors to spend time together.

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Knebworth Care Home

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

59 London Road, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, SG3 6JE
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 71 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Knebworth Care Home provides residential, dementia, nursing, respite and end of life care for older people in Knebworth. The home combines accommodation with daily activities, lifestyle support and facilities designed for comfortable, purposeful living.

On-site features include a café, garden, hair and beauty salon, shop and church services. Care fees are determined after a care needs assessment covering mobility, personal care, dietary…

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Stanborough Lodge

Run by R.M.D. Enterprises Limited

Great North Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TD
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential and dementia care at Stanborough Lodge takes place in a Victorian home with landscaped gardens in Welwyn Garden City. The service is also listed for respite, palliative and geriatric care, supporting older people whose needs may become more complex over time.

Healthcare is coordinated with GPs, nurses, consultants and other specialists so that treatment can fit around daily life.

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St Andrews Care Home

Run by Colleycare Limited

Great North Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SR
GoodCQC · May 2021
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 70 residents in Welwyn Garden City, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Hatfield Manor

Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd

Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 9UA
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 81 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hatfield Manor provides residential, dementia, nursing and palliative care for older people in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The home supports people with complex needs across its registered scope, including mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Families can consider Hatfield Manor when care needs range from residential support to nursing or end-of-life care.

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Oakview Lodge

Run by Country Court Care Homes 7 OpCo Limited

Princes Avenue, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4DT
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Oakview Lodge combines nursing, residential and dementia care with respite stays in Welwyn Garden City. The home provides en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens and shared spaces including a pub, cinema and gym.

Care plans are reviewed as needs change, and families are involved in care and support. Dementia provision includes personalised routines, reminiscence, gardening and baking, while nursing teams support residents day and night.

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Hatfield Nursing Home

Run by GCH (New OPCO) Limited

Tamblin Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EZ
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 118 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Hatfield Nursing Home provides nursing and residential care for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia. Its 118 en-suite bedrooms are supported by facilities including a cinema room and pub, creating a setting for both day-to-day care and shared activities.

The home can provide specialist nursing support around the clock through registered and qualified nurses, alongside residential care for people who need help with daily…

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LIGHT AND HOPE

Run by Light and Hope (UK) Limited

17 Days Close, Hatfield, AL10 0SD
Requires improvementCQC · May 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Hatfield, run by Light and Hope (UK) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Oak Cottage

Run by Oak Cottage Care Limited

4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9RT
InadequateCQC · Feb 2026
  • Safe Inadequate
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Inadequate
  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care at Oak Cottage supports older people, including residents living with dementia or mental health needs. The family-run home develops a personalised care plan on admission and reviews it regularly, considering medical, therapeutic and social needs.

The home has accessible facilities and mobility aids to support independence. Daily life includes games, sing-alongs, outside walks and visits from entertainers and animals.

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Knebworth Care Home

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

59 London Road, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, SG3 6JE
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 71 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end of life care are provided at Knebworth Care Home in Hertfordshire. The home is registered as a care home with nursing and supports older people with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs and other complex care requirements. Its facilities include a café, garden, hair and beauty salon, shop and church services.

Care is matched through an assessment covering mobility, personal care,…

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Welwyn Grange

Run by Ardale Welwyn Grange Ltd

47 Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EG
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 104 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Welwyn Grange provides residential care with nursing, specialist nursing support and palliative and end-of-life care in Welwyn Garden City. The home is arranged as small households of no more than 16 ensuite bedrooms, each with its own lounge and dining area, creating a more familiar setting for residents with similar interests and care needs.

Care is tailored to physical, emotional and personal needs, with nursing support available around the…

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Welwyn Hatfield?

15 dementia care homes in Welwyn Hatfield are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Welwyn Hatfield?

Hertfordshire council paid on average £922 a week for residential care and £1,043 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,400 and £1,882. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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