Quantum Care Limited

Melwood Grange

Care home in Royston, Hertfordshire

Operated by Quantum Care

CQC Requires improvement73 beds
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
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  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressDesborow Lane, Royston, SG8 7FR
Beds73

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About

Melwood Grange is a 73-bed care home in Royston, North Hertfordshire, run by Quantum Care Limited. The home is set in a building with stylish interiors and offers en-suite bedrooms with Wi-Fi throughout. Its facilities include a cinema, a hair and beauty salon and a café, and its communal areas are air-conditioned. Tiered landscaped gardens are reached from all three floors, and many bedrooms open directly onto them.

The home provides residential, specialist dementia, nursing and respite care, and an Adult Day Care Centre for those who need care during the day. An activities team arranges a weekly programme of events and helps residents take up or return to hobbies. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall, with Good for being Effective, Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for being Safe and Well-led.

What's nearby

GP surgery0.9 miles
A&E: Addenbrooke's Hospital10.6 miles
  • 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 SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

79 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime35%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Criminal damage & arson11%
Shoplifting9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hertfordshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£852
2025£906

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Local health safety net

Melwood Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 10.6 miles away. The local GP practice is ROYSIA SURGERY, 0.9 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Addenbrooke's Hospital · 10.6 mi
Nearest GP
ROYSIA SURGERY · 0.9 mi

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

Community & connection in Royston

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

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…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1121629)
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…

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202545)
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…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076161)
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…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (238099)
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…

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1188445)
Charity

Hitchin University of the Third Age

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1065085)

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Part of Quantum Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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