Burleigh House
Care home in Baldock, Hertfordshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Burleigh House is a residential and dementia care home in Baldock, Hertfordshire, with 44 registered beds. The home is run by a family-led team and provides care to older people with a range of support needs. It was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Safe and Well-led were also rated Requires Improvement.
The home supports residents in maintaining choice and independence in their daily lives. Staff across the service have undertaken training in areas including dementia care, nutrition, wellbeing, falls prevention and wound management.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 29 March 2021 · Last inspected 25 November 2020
Inspectors found that people felt safe, staff were kind and gave people choices, and visiting professionals gave positive feedback. Medicines were largely managed safely, recruitment was thorough, and infection control and COVID-19 processes were in place with no cases recorded. Care plans were described as needing further development to be fully personalised, and the quality assurance systems were judged to need strengthening.
- People and relatives said they felt safe and that staff were kind
- Staff knew people well and offered choices about their day
- Recruitment processes were robust and staff received training, supervision and support
- Infection control measures were in place and the home had no COVID-19 cases
- Some unexplained injuries were not always logged or investigated, and there was limited monitoring for patterns
- Care plans needed further development to be personalised and to cover all care needs
- Some people were not always dressed appropriately for the weather, and it was unclear whether this was their choice
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 400 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
93 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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
Burleigh House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BALDOCK SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Baldock
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Crossroads Caring For Life Ltd
To relieve stresses experienced by unpaid Carers and adults or children who have care needs as a result of disability, illness or age. We do this through the provision of community-based support…
The Red Shed Project Charitable Incorporated Organisation
The Red Shed CIO provides gardening and garden inspired activities for people living with dementia and their carers in Hertfordshire. Our aim is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our…
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…
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…
Letchworth Men in Sheds
Letchworth Men in Sheds is a member of the UK Mens Shed Association. Our group operates in Letchworth and local area to provide a community workshop and meeting space to fight social isolation of…
Hitchin University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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