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Snowdrop House Care Home

CQC requires_improvement70 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well ServedExcellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressBaldock St, Ware SG12 9DT
Beds70
Weekly feefrom £1,539 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2017
All-inclusiveYes

About

Snowdrop House is a Care UK care home in Ware, Hertfordshire, offering residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care in surroundings described as more like a hotel than a care home. Individually styled en-suite bedrooms include many with patio doors opening onto the gardens.

On-site amenities include a café, a hair and beauty salon, a cinema room, an activities room, a library, lounges and church services, with a minibus for outings and pet visits welcome. Care is person-centred, built around meaningful lifestyles and creating memorable moments, and the home holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area

Activities

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

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.4 mi
Train station0.6 mi
GP surgery0.1 mi
Hospital20.5 mi
Local pub0.2 mi
Shops0.2 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAmple
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

158 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime24%
Shoplifting21%
Anti-social behaviour20%
Vehicle crime11%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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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

Snowdrop House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal London Hospital, 20.5 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW RIVER HEALTH, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal London Hospital · 20.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NEW RIVER HEALTH · 0.1 mi

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is Snowdrop House located?
It is situated in Baldock Street and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Snowdrop House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Snowdrop House is rated as **requires improvement**, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Snowdrop House?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Snowdrop House have?
Currently, there are 70 beds at the home.
Who owns Snowdrop House?
This care home is owned and operated by Care UK.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Snowdrop House, including: Arts & Crafts, Book and Poetry, Dance & Music.
What is the cost of care at Snowdrop House?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Snowdrop House the cost of care starts from £1,539 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 03333 442647 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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