Elmside Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming market town of Hitchin within the scenic district of Hertfordshire, Elmside is a warm and welcoming care home that offers top-notch…
ARCO ApprovedDementiaResidentialRespite
Dementia care homes in Hitchin
There are 3 dementia care homes in and around Hitchin on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, July 2019). Published fees average about £1,017 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is Elmside Care Home, with 69 beds.
Average residential fee in Hitchin: £1,017/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Hitchin
| Dementia care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,017 |
| Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £906 |
| Largest | Elmside Care Home (69 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated July 2019. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Hitchin
Green SurroundingsWell ServedLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 79% of similar areas
Based on North Hertfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 Hitchin is about £1,017/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 Hitchin
The average residential care home in Hitchin costs about £1,017/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £111/week (≈ £5,772/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Hitchin
£1,017/wk
Hertfordshire usual rate
£906/wk
Likely top-up gap
£111/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 Hertfordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Hitchin on the map
- Good
Care homes (3)
updated September 2026
Milford Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Milford Lodge Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
DementiaResidential
Guysfield Care Home
CQC Good
Tucked away in the verdant city of Letchworth, amidst the picturesque landscapes of Hertfordshire, you'll find the splendid Guysfield Residential Home. This…
DementiaResidentialRespite
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What care costs in Hitchin
Residential (avg)
£1,017/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,017/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in North Hertfordshire
The average house price in North Hertfordshire is £422,616, 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
- £422,616
- Detached
- £808,652
- Semi-detached
- £485,755
- Terraced
- £379,630
- Flats & maisonettes
- £229,057
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 Hitchin
Residential care homes
3 in HitchinDementia care homes
3 in HitchinRespite care
2 in HitchinCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Hitchin?
AskBart lists 3 dementia care homes in and around Hitchin, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Hitchin rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Hitchin cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,017 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Hitchin?
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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Hitchin?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Hitchin:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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