Danforth Care

Heath Lodge Care Home

Operated by Danforth Care

CQC not_yet_inspected66 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement CommunityAn above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
AddressNightjar Road, Holt, NR25 6GA, UK
Beds66
Weekly feefrom £1,300 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2023
All-inclusiveYes

About

Heath Lodge is a Gold Care Homes care home in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, within ten minutes of Welwyn Garden City and close to Stevenage, Hatfield and Hertford. It provides residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care in a comfortable, homely environment.

The spacious home offers a variety of lounge and dining spaces and plenty of social areas, along with a charming garden with outdoor seating and individual en-suite bedrooms. A dedicated activities team runs varied programmes, and the home — which shares its site with sister home Autumn Vale — holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Computer Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.1 mi
Train station0.8 mi
GP surgery0.9 mi
Hospital20.4 mi
Local pub0.9 mi
Shops0.1 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

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Local health safety net

Heath Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 20.4 miles away. The local GP practice is HOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital · 20.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
HOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.9 mi

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Heath Lodge located?
It is situated in Holt and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Heath Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Heath Lodge is rated as **not yet inspected**, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Heath Lodge?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Heath Lodge have?
Currently, there are 66 beds at the home.
Who owns Heath Lodge?
This care home is owned and operated by Danforth Care.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Heath Lodge, including: Birthday & Holiday Celebrations, Book and Poetry, Dance & Music.
What is the cost of care at Heath Lodge?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Heath Lodge the cost of care starts from £1,300 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01263 802304 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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