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Care homes in Ware

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There are 11 care homes in and around Ware on AskBart. 90% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,371 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is Westgate House Care Centre, with 109 beds.

care homes
11
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
90%
typical residential fee
£1,371/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Hertfordshire council pays
£906/wk

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Ware

Care homes in Ware (11)

★ With family reviews

5 in Ware, 6 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Ashview Nursing HomeGood · Jun 2021On request323.8 mi—3.6 mi
Ashwood - WareGood · Aug 2018On request645.7 mi—0.2 mi
Beane River View Care HomeGood£1,269407.6 mi—2.5 mi
Belmont View Care HomeOutstanding£1,239854.4 mi—2.3 mi
Bentley House Care HomeGood£1,295907.4 mi—2.6 mi
Camellia House Care HomeGood£1,515545.6 mi—0.6 mi
Hillview Care Home—On request395.8 mi—0.3 mi
Riverside PlaceGood · Sept 2022On request725.3 mi—0.4 mi
Snowdrop House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,539706.0 mi—0.4 mi
Westgate House Care CentreGood · Jan 2020On request1095.6 mi—0.6 mi
Willowthorpe Care HomeGood · Jan 2019On request563.8 mi—2.0 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Ware in numbers

90% of Ware’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 10 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Ware costs about £1,371/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £465/week (about £24,180/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Hertfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed11
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 10 (90%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,371
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
LargestWestgate House Care Centre (109 beds)
Most recently inspectedRiverside Place (August 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 7 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 5 · Respite 6
Average house price, East Hertfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£460,778
Outstanding1
Good8
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Ware£1,371/wk
  • Nursing, Ware£1,450/wk
  • Dementia, Ware£1,336/wk
  • East Hertfordshire average£1,338/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Hertfordshire usual rate£906/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across East Hertfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Hertfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in East Hertfordshire

The average house price in East Hertfordshire is £460,778, 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
£460,778
Detached
£891,577
Semi-detached
£530,307
Terraced
£417,636
Flats & maisonettes
£252,893

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.

Living in Ware

Ware is a market town in Hertfordshire with a solid base of everyday services and green space, though it's slightly less established as a retirement destination than the national average. It offers reasonable access to shops, parks and cafés, with East Anglia's transport links nearby — worth considering if you value a quieter town setting over a dedicated retirement hub.

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 48% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

93 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime30
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Criminal damage & arson10
  • Other theft9
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Ware

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (210380)
Charity

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…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085491)
Charity

Moorlands Home Link

The object of the CIO is to relieve the needs of those persons residing in the area of operation who are socially isolated, elderly or mentally or physically disabled by the provision of support…

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1158361)
Charity

Age Concern Harlow

The aims and objectives of the group are to further charitable purposes for the benefit of the elderly in the district of Harlow. In furtherance of these objectives to co-ordinate and supplement…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (264451)
Charity

Harlow Stroke Support, Rehab Centre

We run these non-medical rehab groups:2 social and Rehab sessions, 1 for under 65s one for anyone having had a Stroke or carer. These sessions work on building confidence and concentration ,a…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1099071)
Charity

Friends of the Hailey Day Centre

The Trust provides a wide and diverse range of activities for older people in Sawbridgeworth. Activities include quizzes, outings, keep fit, cooked lunches, cinema experience, chiropody, hearing…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1030820)

Ware: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+52.7%
Projected change in East Hertfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (4,331 to 6,612). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+24.3%
Projected change in East Hertfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (30,165 to 37,487). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
9
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–10 out of 10
Where the 15 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 7 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Ware

  • Isabel Hospice · 7 milesCQC Good (report published September 2016). CQC page
  • St Clare Hospice · 8.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2020). CQC page
  • North London Hospice Day Care Service · 13.1 milesCQC Good (report published November 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Ware

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Ware a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Ware

Ware suits people seeking a traditional market-town pace with good local amenities rather than a specialist retirement community. At 17.5% of residents aged 65+, it has a younger demographic than the UK average (18.6%), so it is not primarily built around older living. However, three supermarkets, eight parks, and a range of cafés and pubs provide the everyday fabric of a functioning small town. Care-home provision is available, but choice may be more limited than in larger retirement centres.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to check GP surgery locations and distances directly, as they are not listed in the available data; a pharmacy search and the distance to the nearest hospital should also be part of your planning.
  • Safety: Recorded crime was 93 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage the most common types — in line with many market towns but worth weighing against your own priorities.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family or carers are based nearby; a market town setting suits people with strong local ties or who value quieter surroundings.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not specified in the available data; you should request quotes from homes in Ware and compare them against the national average to judge affordability for your situation.
  • Transport: Ware benefits from East Anglia's rail and road networks, linking to nearby larger towns and cities; the town centre is walkable, though some services may require a short journey.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists in Ware, but the range and size of available schemes are not detailed here — contact local providers directly to understand what suits your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and three allotments offer outdoor space; 25 restaurants and cafés plus 16 pubs provide social and eating venues for leisure and connection.
  • Community: Look into memory cafés, lunch clubs and support networks in or near Ware; the town's size means these may be smaller or less frequent than in larger centres.
  • Climate: East Anglia experiences a typical eastern England climate — drier and cooler than the west, with moderate rainfall and fairly cold winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Younger retirement demographic: At 17.5% aged 65+, below the national average, Ware is not primarily oriented towards older people, so retirement-specific services and social groups may be fewer than in established retirement towns.
  • Limited care-home choice: Provision exists but is not detailed in the data; you should visit and compare available homes early to ensure the right fit.
  • Travel for specialist care: While rail links are good, some medical specialties or larger hospitals may require a journey beyond the town.

Questions about care homes in Ware

How many care homes are there in Ware?

There are 11 care homes listed in and around Ware on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Ware cost?

Care homes in Ware range from around £1,239 to around £1,539 per week, with averages of £1,371 for residential, £1,336 for dementia, £1,450 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Ware compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Ware is about £1,371 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Ware are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

9 of the 11 care homes in and around Ware are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Ware?

Homes in and around Ware offer residential (7), respite (6), dementia (5), nursing (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Ware?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Ware:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Ware

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Mike Ryan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons