Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCare homes offering respite care in Hitchin
3 homes
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Hitchin on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,017 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is Elmside Care Home, with 69 beds.
- care homes
- 3
- typical residential fee
- £1,017/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Hertfordshire council pays
- £906/wk
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Care homes in Hitchin (3)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.2 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
from £975/wk
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmside Care Home | Good | £1,059 | 69 | 3.5 mi | — | 0.2 mi |
| Guysfield Care Home | Good | £975 | 51 | 2.6 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Iris Court Care Home | — | On request | 60 | 2.8 mi | — | 1.3 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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Hitchin in numbers
The average residential care home in Hitchin costs about £1,017/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £111/week (about £5,772/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 offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (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) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Dementia 3 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, North Hertfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £422,616 |
Good2
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across North 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.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
Living in Hitchin
- Green Surroundings
- Well Served
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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 19% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
204 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Anti-social behaviour59
- Violent crime58
- Shoplifting20
- Public order16
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Hitchin
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
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…
0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202545)
Charity
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…
1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1121629)
Charity
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…
4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (238099)
Charity
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…
5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076161)
Charity
Khidmat
Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have…
6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1158330)
Charity
Age Concern, Luton
Age Concern Luton provides a wide range of services to meet the different needs of older people and their carers in Luton. This includes home support, gardening service, a visiting scheme,…
7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (200463)
Hitchin: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+45.4%
Projected change in North Hertfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (4,390 to 6,385). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.8%
Projected change in North Hertfordshire, 2025 to 2035 (27,567 to 32,196). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Boots (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
11
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 20 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 9 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Hitchin
- Garden House Hospice · 3.4 milesCQC Good (report published July 2022). CQC page
- Keech Hospice Care · 6.8 milesCQC page
- Isabel Hospice · 12.2 milesCQC Good (report published September 2016). CQC page
Hospitals near Hitchin
- Care homes near Lister Hospital · A&E · 3.5 miles
- Care homes near Luton and Dunstable University Hospital · A&E · 9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Hitchin
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Hitchin?
AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Hitchin, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Hitchin rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Hitchin cost?
Published fees range from £975 to £1,059 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 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 "Respite care explained" 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:
Near Hitchin
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- Care homes in Baldock 2
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
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