B & M Care
St Andrews Care Home
Residential care home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Operated by B & M Care
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Andrews Care Home is a purpose-built home in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, run by B & M Care. It sits within two acres of landscaped parkland overlooking a golf club's fairways and spreads across three floors. The home provides residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care, including for adults under 65. It has 70 registered beds. Its inclusive fees cover dining and laundry, and residents have access to a traditional cottage in the grounds and to The Hideaway, a countryside retreat with a reminiscence museum. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good for safe, effective, caring and responsive, and Requires Improvement for well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
252 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Hertfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
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Local health safety net
St Andrews Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 8.4 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GARDEN CITY PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Welwyn Garden City
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Hatfield and District Age Concern
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Carers in Hertfordshire
The charity seeks to provide information and support to family carers who are elderly disabled or chronically sick and to advance public education about family caring, involve carers in…
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
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…
Age Concern Ware
The clubs The Keep Fit ??? Wednesday morningDancing ??? Thursday afternoonWhist ??? meets on Wednesday afternoonsOver Sixties ??? meets on Friday afternoonsA luncheon club is held on a Tuesday of…
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…
Part of B & M Care
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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