Quantum Care Limited

Providence Court

Care home in Baldock, Hertfordshire

Operated by Quantum Care

CQC Requires improvement61 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).
AddressProvidence Way, Baldock, SG7 6TT
Beds61

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About

Providence Court is a care home in Baldock, North Hertfordshire, run by Quantum Care Limited, with 61 registered beds. All bedrooms are en-suite and fully furnished, and each has internet access, a telephone point and a nurse call system. Residents have several communal areas to use, including lounges, quiet corners and dining rooms, along with a large day room that can host special occasions or serve as a social space where residents and families can sit together over refreshments.

The home has a landscaped garden with raised flower beds, walkways and seating areas. A team of Activity Care Workers plans activities that include entertainment, outings, gentle exercise and arts and crafts. The Care Quality Commission rated Providence Court Requires Improvement overall in its 2025 report. Its key-question grades were Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe and well-led care.

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: Lister Hospital4.2 miles
Pub or bar400 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 750 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 SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

93 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime26%
Vehicle crime16%
Anti-social behaviour15%
Criminal damage & arson12%

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

Providence Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 4.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE BALDOCK SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Lister Hospital · 4.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
THE BALDOCK SURGERY · 0.2 mi

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

Community & connection in Baldock

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…

3.7 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…

4.3 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…

5.1 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…

6.2 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…

6.4 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…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1065085)

Part of Quantum Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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