Kingfisher Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Nestled in the scenic town of Cheshunt, in the heart of Hertfordshire, lies the Kingfisher Nursing Home. This esteemed establishment, managed by Westgate…
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Care homes offering respite care in Cheshunt
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Cheshunt on AskBart. 33% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,400 a week, while Enfield usually pays £1,039. The largest is Paternoster House Care Home, with 108 beds.
Average residential fee in Cheshunt: £1,400/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Cheshunt
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,400 |
| Enfield usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,039 |
| Largest | Paternoster House Care Home (108 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Cheshunt
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 80% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Cheshunt is about £1,400/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Cheshunt
The average residential care home in Cheshunt costs about £1,400/week, while Enfield’s published usual rate is around £1,039/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £361/week (≈ £18,772/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Cheshunt
£1,400/wk
Enfield usual rate
£1,039/wk
Likely top-up gap
£361/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Enfield’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Cheshunt on the map
- Outstanding
- Requires improvement
Care homes (3)
2 in Cheshunt, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Cheshunt
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Nestled in the picturesque heart of the Cotswolds, Paternoster House is a warm and inviting care home that offers expert residential, dementia, nursing, and…
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What care costs in Cheshunt
Residential (avg)
£1,400/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,546/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,400/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Broxbourne
The average house price in Broxbourne is £406,678, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £406,678
- Detached
- £891,193
- Semi-detached
- £520,158
- Terraced
- £403,700
- Flats & maisonettes
- £220,130
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Cheshunt
Residential care homes
3 in CheshuntNursing homes
3 in CheshuntDementia care homes
2 in CheshuntRespite care
3 in CheshuntCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Cheshunt?
AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Cheshunt, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Cheshunt rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Cheshunt cost?
Published fees range from £1,110 to £1,591 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Cheshunt?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Cheshunt
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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