Westgate Healthcare

Kingfisher Care Home

Nursing home in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Operated by Westgate Healthcare

CQC Outstanding22 bedsDementiaNursing
AddressEmmanuel Lodge, College Rd, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 9NQ, UK
Beds22
Weekly feefrom £1,500 · 2026
En-suite0%
All-inclusiveYes

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About

Kingfisher Care Home is a residential and nursing care home in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, with 22 registered beds. The home is operated by Westgate Healthcare and provides nursing care, residential care, respite care, and dementia support for older people with varying levels of need, including those requiring 24-hour medical supervision and assistance with daily living.

The Care Quality Commission rated Kingfisher Care Home Good overall. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, and Outstanding for responsiveness to residents' needs and leadership.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: North Middlesex Hospital6.3 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station1.1 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar50 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Ambulance station about 500 m away
  • Fire station about 500 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

70 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime43%
Anti-social behaviour21%
Vehicle crime10%
Other theft6%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,500
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Hertfordshire usually pays £906 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £594 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hertfordshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£852
2025—£906
2026£1,500—

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

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Kingfisher Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Middlesex Hospital, 6.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CROMWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
North Middlesex Hospital · 6.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
CROMWELL MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Broxbourne

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

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…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085491)
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…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (210380)
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…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1099071)
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…

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

Age UK Enfield

To promote the welfare of older people in any manner, which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around the London Borough of Enfield (herinafter called " the area of…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063696)
Charity

Epping Forest Community Transport

Epping forest & harlow community transport for people who have difficulty accessing conventional transport. this may be due to restricted mobility, no alternative form of passenger transport due…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1148539)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Kingfisher?
Kingfisher is based in Waltham Cross and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Kingfisher?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Kingfisher has received an outstanding rating, reflecting the high standard of care and safety provided at the home.
What kinds of senior care does Kingfisher offer?
Kingfisher provides a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Kingfisher?
At present, Kingfisher can accommodate 22 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Kingfisher?
Westgate Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Kingfisher offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Fitness & Exercise, Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays, and Classes for Wellbeing.
How much does care at Kingfisher cost?
The cost of care at Kingfisher can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,500 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01992 662280.

Part of Westgate Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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