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Heath Lodge
Nursing home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Operated by Gold Care Homes
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About
Heath Lodge is a care home in the village of Welwyn, Hertfordshire, run by Gold Care Homes and sharing its site with the sister home Autumn Vale. It has 67 registered beds and provides residential, nursing and dementia care, on either a long-term or short-term respite basis. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, with Good grades for each of the five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
The home offers several lounge and dining areas, along with further social spaces for visiting family and friends. Each resident has their own bedroom with en-suite facilities. A garden gives residents access to fresh air and a place to take a walk or have afternoon tea outdoors. A dedicated activities team arranges a varied programme of events. The home is within a 10-minute drive of Welwyn Garden City and is also close to Stevenage, Hatfield and the county town of Hertford.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
26 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hertfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
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Local health safety net
Heath Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 5.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY, 1.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Welwyn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
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…
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…
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…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Part of Gold Care Homes
Heath Lodge is one of 39 homes run by Gold Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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