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Care homes in Stevenage

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There are 9 care homes in and around Stevenage on AskBart. 78% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,153 a week, while Hertfordshire usually pays £906. The largest is Pinelodge Care Home, with 140 beds.

care homes
9
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
78%
typical residential fee
£1,153/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Hertfordshire council pays
£906/wk

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Stevenage

Care homes in Stevenage (9)

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6 in Stevenage, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Halcyon DaysGood · Jun 2026On request570.9 mi—2.4 mi
Jubilee Court Care HomeGood£1,178911.5 mi—0.4 mi
Martins HouseGood · Oct 2018On request601.4 mi—1.2 mi
Monread Lodge Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2024£1,127624.5 mi—2.9 mi
Pinelodge Care HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2024On request1400.3 mi—2.1 mi
Roebuck Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2024On request633.0 mi—1.4 mi
Wisden CourtGood · Jul 2024On request541.1 mi—1.1 mi
Woodlands View Care HomeGood · Feb 2022On request1203.0 mi—1.2 mi
Wymondley Nursing & Residential Care HomeGood · Jan 2020On request591.0 mi—2.8 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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Stevenage in numbers

78% of Stevenage’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 9 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Stevenage costs about £1,153/week, while Hertfordshire’s published usual rate is around £906/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £247/week (about £12,844/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 listed9
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 9 (78%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,153
Hertfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£906
LargestPinelodge Care Home (140 beds)
Most recently inspectedPinelodge Care Home (February 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 3 · Respite 3
Average house price, Stevenage (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£323,429
Good7
Requires improvement2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Stevenage£1,153/wk
  • Nursing, Stevenage£1,127/wk
  • Dementia, Stevenage£1,153/wk
  • Hertfordshire average£1,279/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 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 Stevenage

The average house price in Stevenage is £323,429, 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
£323,429
Detached
£661,108
Semi-detached
£405,406
Terraced
£320,761
Flats & maisonettes
£175,390

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 Stevenage

Stevenage is a expanding new town north of London with solid everyday amenities and 42 parks, but it's younger than the national average and offers limited specialist care-home choice. It suits people seeking an active, town-centre life near the capital with family support nearby.

  • 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 9% 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

432 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime156
  • Anti-social behaviour75
  • Shoplifting51
  • Vehicle crime28
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 Stevenage

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

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…

0.7 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…

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076161)
Charity

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…

1.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1188445)
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…

4.8 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…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1121629)

Stevenage: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+34.9%
Projected change in Stevenage, 2025 to 2035 (2,027 to 2,735). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.5%
Projected change in Stevenage, 2025 to 2035 (14,589 to 17,576). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
8
Nearest: Bedwell Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
16
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.4 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
2–10 out of 10
Where the 43 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Stevenage

  • Garden House Hospice · 5.2 milesCQC Good (report published July 2022). CQC page
  • Isabel Hospice · 8.3 milesCQC Good (report published September 2016). CQC page
  • Keech Hospice Care · 10.9 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Stevenage

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

Is Stevenage a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Stevenage

Stevenage is a good base for active later life, with plenty of shops, restaurants and green space, but it's not yet an established retirement destination — the over-65 share (17.5%) is below the national average (18.6%). It works well for people who want access to London, enjoy town living, and have family or carers within reach, but those seeking a strong community of peers or a range of specialist homes may find choice limited here.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries, pharmacies and everyday health services are widely available in a town of this size; Lister Hospital in nearby Stevenage and larger teaching hospitals are accessible from London links.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 432 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting among the most common reports — in line with a busy town, though a consideration if you value a very low-crime area.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about whether your family network is close enough to visit and support you — Stevenage's position between London and the East Midlands makes it reachable by rail and road, which can help if relatives are scattered.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees sit broadly in line with the national average for this provision type; Stevenage offers reasonable value compared with pricier regions like the south-east commuter belt.
  • Transport: Good rail links to London King's Cross and regional connections; buses serve the town well. Town-centre living is walkable; outlying areas are more car-dependent.
  • Housing options: Only one care home is listed in the directory here, so choice is very limited. If you need specialist nursing or dementia care, you may need to look in neighbouring areas to find a wider range of homes and sizes.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 42 parks and 11 allotments provide plenty of outdoor space; 42 restaurants and cafes and 19 pubs give good social and eating options.
  • Community: As a younger town with below-average over-65 numbers, social groups and memory cafés specifically for older residents may be fewer than in established retirement areas — worth checking what local Age UK or hospital-linked groups operate.
  • Climate: East of England weather is generally cool and damp, with moderate rainfall year-round — typical for this region.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Only one home is listed here; if you need a particular type of care or have strong preferences, you'll likely need to explore the wider area.
  • Below-average retirement population: Fewer peers your age in the town itself may mean less natural community of residents — something to weigh if peer networks matter to you.

Questions about care homes in Stevenage

How many care homes are there in Stevenage?

There are 9 care homes listed in and around Stevenage 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 Stevenage cost?

Care homes in Stevenage range from around £1,127 to around £1,178 per week, with averages of £1,153 for residential, £1,153 for dementia, £1,127 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

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

The average residential care fee around Stevenage is about £1,153 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

7 of the 9 care homes in and around Stevenage are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Stevenage?

Homes in and around Stevenage offer dementia (3), residential (3), respite (3), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Stevenage?

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

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

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

Guides for families

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