Mental health care homes in Welwyn Hatfield

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Welwyn Hatfield has 9 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 1 home is 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

9on this list

Official rating
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 63% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.0 / 10
  • Types of care78% offer dementia
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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9 mental health care homes in Welwyn Hatfield

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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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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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Howe Dell Manor

Run by Nouvita Limited

Old Rectory Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8AE
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Nursing
  • 19 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Howe Dell Manor provides specialist nursing residential care for adults with complex and enduring mental health needs. The service combines residential living with ongoing nursing oversight, person-centred support and a structured setting for people who may be moving on from inpatient mental health care but are not ready to live independently.

Care is organised around recovery, stability and progression, with placements assessed for suitability…

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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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The Coach House

Run by Nouvita Limited

Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, AL10 8AE
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

The Coach House provides residential mental health care in Hatfield for adults who need a safe, supportive setting tailored to individual needs. It forms part of Nouvita Healthcare’s specialist residential services for people with mental health conditions and complex needs, including those moving on from inpatient care but not yet ready to live independently.

The service supports recovery, stability and greater independence through structured…

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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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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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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Welwyn Hatfield?

9 mental health 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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