Care Homes for Older People in and around Essendon

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Browse 30 Essendon Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.6
Total 2,543 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,582 per week

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Welwyn Grange

Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3EG

3 miles from centre of Essendon

1032 Reviews

42 2

"My husband was in respite care at Welwyn Grange for 3 weeks. Our son looked for residential care on our behalf. He chose Welwyn Grange for..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,692 / weekSize 104 rooms

Group/Owner Ardale

Welcome to Welwyn Grange, a family owned home in Welwyn Garden City that challenges most people’s expectations of what a Residential Home with Nursing feels like. They are able to support those living... Read more

Older Person Care
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Snowdrop House

Baldock Street, Ware SG12 9DT

6.3 miles from centre of Essendon

10128 Reviews

38 2

"Mum's stay was relatively short 6 weeks and 3 days. To be honest we were worried about mum going into a nursing home after years of caring..."Read all 128 reviews

from £1,887 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Snowdrop House in Ware delivers a full range of care services for older people, including residential, dementia and nursing care and respite services. The purpose-built home combines high-quality, personalised... Read more

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Stanborough Lodge

Great North Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7TD

3.2 miles from centre of Essendon

9.993 Reviews

24 1

"My mother in law is in residence of this care home I've seen her loads happier than I've seen her for a long time I believe it's due to the..."Read all 93 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner RMD Care

Stanborough Lodge is a stunning Victorian style country home standing on a 3/4 acre plot of picturesque gardens, close to Stanborough Lakes in Welwyn Garden City. A residential care home offering a home... Read more

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Cuffley Manor

Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AA

4.4 miles from centre of Essendon

9.9181 Reviews

23 2

"My mother attended Cuffley Manor for 3 weeks respite. Although she was anxious because it was her first visit, she visibly relaxed when she..."Read all 181 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Cuffley Manor is an award-winning care home in Potters Bar offering exceptional residential and dementia care in a setting of comfort, elegance and warmth. For those living with memory loss, tailored... Read more

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Cooperscroft

Coopers Lane Road, Potters Bar EN6 4AE

4.5 miles from centre of Essendon

9.9132 Reviews

16 1

"All of the staff are very kind and caring not only to my wife but to the whole family as well. The entertainment and activities have put..."Read all 132 reviews

from £2,169 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner TLC Care Ltd

Cooperscroft Care Home, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (January 2024), is situated in the quiet town of Potters Bar. It offers specialist nursing and dementia care in a peaceful, beautifully... Read more

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Hatfield Nursing Home

Tamblin Way, Hatfield AL10 9EZ

3.7 miles from centre of Essendon

9.9121 Reviews

19 1

"I love this care home the staff are amazing very easy to talk too they look after my father very well ,it's very tidy ,all family members..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 118 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Hatfield Residential and Nursing Home provides award-winning compassionate care for residential, dementia and nursing needs. The purpose-built modern interior offers residents spacious, private bedrooms... Read more

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Hatfield Manor

Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield AL10 9UA

3.4 miles from centre of Essendon

9.944 Reviews

14 1

"On my first visit to Hatfield Manor, I was impressed with the overall appearance (like a hotel), on my daily visits to see my wife. I..."Read all 44 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 81 rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Hatfield Manor is a purpose-built care home offer high-quality care to the people who live here. The atmosphere in the home feels warm, calm, and genuinely welcoming. This modern 81-bedroom home features... Read more

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Potters Grange

Barnet Road, Potters Bar EN6 2SJ

5.6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.941 Reviews

15 1

"A really professional and welcoming care home with attentive and long standing staff who have deep knowledge of health and welfare and are..."Read all 41 reviews

Size 24 rooms

Group/Owner Ardale

Care as it should be... they care like family. Potters Grange is a family-run Residential Home with Nursing; they are excited to offer a refreshing change to the normal corporate options. As others... Read more

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Anson Court

Shakleton Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 2FF

2.6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.872 Reviews

23 1

"My partner's mother (living with dementia) was a resident from October 2025 until her sad passing in August 2026). I cannot praise this..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,474 / weekSize 75 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Anson Court Care Home in Welwyn Garden City provides accommodation for up to 75 older people. It offers residential care, dementia care, respite care, and day care for older people. Located in a quiet... Read more

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Oakview Lodge Care & Nursing Home

Princes Avenue, Welwyn Garden City AL7 4DT

1.9 miles from centre of Essendon

9.887 Reviews

15 2

"I would love to be in a care home like this when need more assistance! Very impressed by helpful staff + facilities in general..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Oakview Lodge Nursing Home is a brand new care home in Welwyn Garden City, on the site of the old Queen Elizabeth II hospital, providing residential care in luxury surroundings. The home has a warm,... Read more

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Heath Lodge

Danesbury Park Road, Welwyn AL6 9SN

6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.8150 Reviews

12 1

"My mother in law is being extremely well looked after. This place has changed her life since being here , before coming here she was..."Read all 150 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Sharing grounds with Autumn Vale, Heath Lodge is a period Tudor style residential and nursing care home set in stunning landscaped gardens in Welwyn. Heath Lodge offers first class care for residents.... Read more

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Acacia Mews Care Home - Avery Healthcare

St Albans Road East, Hatfield AL10 0FJ

2.7 miles from centre of Essendon

9.8194 Reviews

12 1

"My mother has been at Acacia Mews for almost a year now, and every time I visit, I am so pleased that we chose this residential home. She..."Read all 194 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 68 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Acacia Mews in Hatfield opened in 2012 and offers services to those who need residential, dementia or respite care. The top floor of the three-storey building contains mini-suites with kitchen facilities,... Read more

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Knebworth

59 London Road, Woolmer Green, Knebworth SG3 6JE

6.3 miles from centre of Essendon

9.8156 Reviews

36 3

"My Dad has received great care at Knebworth. The staff are amazing, kind + compassionate + treat him with respect. The home is always..."Read all 156 reviews

from £1,845 / weekSize 71 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Knebworth care home is a recently refurbished, modern home offering exceptional care and a superb lifestyle in beautiful surroundings. The experienced team provides nursing, residential and dementia care... Read more

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Signature at Bentley House

Pegs Lane, Hertford SG13 8EG

3.9 miles from centre of Essendon

9.8147 Reviews

27 1

"I visit Bentley House regularly to visit a friend. I have met Dom on numerous occasions during my visits. He is a very personable and warm..."Read all 147 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 90 rooms

Group/Owner Signature Senior Lifestyle Ltd

Bentley House is a purpose-built care home offering exceptional residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a luxurious environment. From the moment residents and visitors arrive, they are... Read more

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Autumn Vale Care Centre

Danesbury Park Road, Welwyn AL6 9SN

6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.8169 Reviews

16 1

"My husband was transferred to Autumn Vale from hospital with 1-1 nursing care. He had Lewy Body Dementia and delirium and his behavior was..."Read all 169 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Autumn Vale Care Centre is a stunning care home with a fantastic, well-deserved reputation for excellent nursing care and support, which extends to those who have complex nursing care needs. A purpose-built... Read more

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Broxbourne Nursing Home

New River Gardens, Wormley, Broxbourne EN10 6GU

6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.788 Reviews

20 2

"The staff are incredibly attentive and genuinely care about the well-being of each person, it gives the family peace of mind knowing he is..."Read all 88 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 77 rooms

Group/Owner Gold Care Homes

Broxbourne is a brand new purpose-built, luxury residential nursing home situated in the heart of the Lea Valley. The home provides excellent quality of care, allowing each resident to benefit from unique,... Read more

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Kingfisher Nursing Home

Emmanuel Lodge, College Road, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 9NQ

6.3 miles from centre of Essendon

9.777 Reviews

20 1

"The home is an exceptional nursing home. It goes way beyond any service, providing warm caring and nothing is too much for them. All the..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,850 / weekSize 22 rooms

Group/Owner Westgate Healthcare Ltd

Kingfisher Nursing Home is a homely and cosy care facility with views over scenic gardens. The home specialises in a range of care needs for its residents. All staff are fully trained and pride themselves... Read more

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Beane River View

Quantum Care Ltd, 1 Beane View, Port Vale, Hertford SG14 3UD

3.9 miles from centre of Essendon

9.649 Reviews

12 1

"We are so happy that my Mum has settled in so well! The staff and management are just superb! Its taken a lot of weight off our shoulders..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,467 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Beane River View Care Home in Hertford provides residential, dementia, and respite care and has accommodation for 40 residents. The home is warm and inviting, set in idyllic grounds next to the River... Read more

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Mayfair Lodge

Watkins Rise, The Walk, Potters Bar EN6 1QN

4.8 miles from centre of Essendon

9.665 Reviews

12 1

"My experience in the few weeks I have been there, has been of caring and thoughtful staff. They have been happy to answer my questions of..."Read all 65 reviews

from £1,372 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Mayfair Lodge is a purpose built care home situated within the heart of Potters Bar, benefiting from excellent transport links. The home offers residential care, specialist dementia care as well as respite... Read more

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Broad Oak Manor Nursing Home

Broad Oak End, Bramfield Road, Hertford SG14 2JA

3.8 miles from centre of Essendon

9.534 Reviews

39 1

"This was Mum's first time in respite care and she was very apprehensive, as were all the family. However she was made welcome and treated..."Read all 34 reviews

from £2,325 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner L Adams and J Adams

With over 30 years’ experience, Broad Oak Manor has a reputation for excellence in providing complex Nursing care to the elderly. With a proven track record for working as a team with individuals and... Read more

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Ashwood

Dickenson Way, New Road, Ware SG12 7BU

6.4 miles from centre of Essendon

9.295 Reviews

25 1

"My husband moved into Ashwood a couple of months ago, and I can honestly say we are delighted with the care he is receiving. From day one,..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Situated in Ware, Ashwood offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Bedrooms are beautifully furnished, some with en-suite toilet facilities and Ashwood also benefits from excellent amenities including... Read more

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Belmont View

Quantum Care Ltd, Hailey Lane, Hailey, Hertford SG13 7NY

6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.242 Reviews

13 1

"I was pleasantly surprised to see Belmont View on my first visit. I was struck by how clean and friendly it is. Spending time with Mum I..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,532 / weekSize 85 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Belmont View Care Home in Hoddesdon offers residential care, dementia care, respite care and day care services and provides accommodation for 85 residents. The home is located within easy reach of the... Read more

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Greenacres

Quantum Care Ltd, Wellfield Close, Hatfield AL10 0BU

3.1 miles from centre of Essendon

9.147 Reviews

15 1

"My mum had a weeks stay in this amazing and caring home, from start to finish we were as a family kept well informed.My mum enjoyed her..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,239 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Greenacres is a warm and welcoming home with a wonderful family atmosphere and is located in a quiet residential area. The home offers a number of care services including residential care, specialist... Read more

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Greenhill Care Home

Waggon Road, Barnet EN4 0PH

6 miles from centre of Essendon

9.8104 Reviews

15 1

"We found everyone, management, senior carers. carers, admin and all staff very helpful and caring and professional in all aspects of care..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Greenhill is a well established home within the community of Barnet and Potters Bar and is set in seven acres of beautiful mature grounds close to the exclusive Hadley Wood area. Greenhill was formerly... Read more

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Hillview Care Home

17 Collett Road, Ware SG12 7LY

6.5 miles from centre of Essendon

9.738 Reviews

14 1

"Mum and Dad have been in Hillview care home for two years now and I am assured that my sisters and I made the right choice. The staff are..."Read all 38 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Hillview is a modern purpose-built residential care home, designed to provide exceptional care to older people, as well as expert care for people who are living with a dementia. The home is situated an... Read more

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The Chadwick Care Home

4-10 Ware Road, Hoddesdon EN11 9DU

6.2 miles from centre of Essendon

9.149 Reviews

15 1

"My Mum has been a resident at The Chadwick Care Home for just over a year. She is very well cared for by all the carers. Although she..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,395 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

The Chadwick Care Home in Hoddesdon is an impressive purpose-built development overlooking the town’s idyllic Rye Park. The home features open-plan living areas across four floors, extensive outdoor green... Read more

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St Andrews Care Home

Great North Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 7SR

4.1 miles from centre of Essendon

8.454 Reviews

12 1

"As a family, we are so happy with mum's care at St Andrew's. The place has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,475 / weekSize 70 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Providing quality residential care since 2001, St Andrews is situated in private grounds, surrounded by tranquil parklands. The home also enjoys spectacular views of Welwyn Garden City golf course and... Read more

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Tara's Retreat Care Home

High Street, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DQ

6.5 miles from centre of Essendon

8.440 Reviews

13 1

"My Husband has now been in Tara's Retreat for 7 months and in that time has been very well looked after the care and attention he gets is..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner B&M Care Ltd

Tara's Retreat is situated in the High Street of the beautiful rural Hertfordshire village of Sandridge, on the outskirts of the historic City of St Albans. This purpose built home opened in 2006 and... Read more

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Honister

Ellenbrook Lane, Hatfield AL10 9RW

4.1 miles from centre of Essendon

8.714 Reviews

from £950 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Oak Cottage

4 Wilkins Green Lane, Hatfield AL10 9RT

4.1 miles from centre of Essendon

Size 25 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essendon Older Person Care Homes

How many older person care homes are there in Essendon?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Essendon, including 8 Nursing Homes & 22 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Essendon have the highest Review Score?

Welwyn Grange, Stanborough Lodge & Cuffley Manor are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Essendon.

Which older person care homes in Essendon offer Nursing Care?

Welwyn Grange, Cooperscroft & Hatfield Nursing Home are some of the 7 Nursing Homes in Essendon.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Essendon?

There are 17 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Essendon including Welwyn Grange, Stanborough Lodge & Cuffley Manor.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Essendon?

Respite Care is offered by 21 elderly care homes in Essendon including Welwyn Grange, Stanborough Lodge & Cuffley Manor.

How many older person care homes listings in Essendon have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 19 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Essendon have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 2 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Essendon have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Essendon include Cooperscroft.