Southwell Court
Care home in Royston, Cambridgeshire
Operated by Black Swan International
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Southwell Court is a 40-bed residential care home in Royston, North Hertfordshire, providing care for older people and those with complex needs. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (2021).
The home operates within a group of locally based services across East Anglia, delivering personalised care in a safe and professionally managed setting where residents' dignity and wellbeing are central to daily support.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- 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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
79 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Cambridgeshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £871 |
| 2025 | £918 |
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Local health safety net
Southwell Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 8 miles away. The local GP practice is ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Showing groups across North Hertfordshire.
Part of Black Swan International
Southwell Court is one of 21 homes run by Black Swan International on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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