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Autumn Vale Care Centre
Nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire
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About
Autumn Vale Care Centre is a 69-bed home in the village of Welwyn, Hertfordshire, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, on both long-term and short-term bases. It sits within a 10-minute drive of Welwyn Garden City and is within easy reach of Stevenage, Hatfield and Hertford. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report was published in 2019.
The building offers several lounges and dining areas, a sensory room, a hair salon and two social spaces, Connie's Corner and Jimmy's Bar. Residents can use a garden for fresh air, a gentle walk or afternoon tea outside. Every resident has their own bedroom with an en-suite. An activities team plans a range of events and activities through the week.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 August 2019 · Last inspected 23 July 2019
Inspectors visited a purpose-built home providing personal and nursing care to 61 older people across four units, including dementia, nursing and short stay care. People said they felt safe, staff knew how to protect them and report concerns, and there were enough staff. Medicines were well managed, the home was clean and well maintained, and meals and communal spaces, including gardens, were praised, with dementia-friendly touches around the building.
- People reported feeling safe, and staff knew how to safeguard them and raise concerns
- Medicines were well managed and given as prescribed
- Activities were enjoyed and systems were in place to reduce isolation
- Feedback from people, relatives and staff was sought, and the registered manager and management team were well regarded
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
26 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hertfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
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Local health safety net
Autumn Vale Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 5.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Welwyn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Stevenage
Aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the Borough of Stevenage and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Current activities include: Provision of…
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association
We provide the opportunity for senior citizens of Stevenage and surrounding villages to regularly take part in our day care sessions. Activities are aimed to provide a continued feeling of…
Carers in Hertfordshire
The charity seeks to provide information and support to family carers who are elderly disabled or chronically sick and to advance public education about family caring, involve carers in…
Age Concern Ware
The clubs The Keep Fit ??? Wednesday morningDancing ??? Thursday afternoonWhist ??? meets on Wednesday afternoonsOver Sixties ??? meets on Friday afternoonsA luncheon club is held on a Tuesday of…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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