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Halcyon Days

The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 7LU
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it is a bonus to have lovely surroundings and to be able to sit outside in the gardenLinda J(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Halcyon Days, Hitchin
The place has a fantastic atmosphere. I thank you all for the care that you are giving to MumG S(Son of Resident/Service User)
Halcyon Days, Hitchin
wonderful food so much of it, fantastic atmosphere with great entertainmentKathy F(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Halcyon Days, Hitchin

Halcyon Days offers first class care for residents in picturesque village surroundings. Each one of their residents enjoys unique, personalised care, built around them and designed to make their stay with as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. The care expertise on offer can extend to higher-needs care and provision for people with a form of dementia, with a highly-qualified team having shown an impressive record of delivering a satisfying service.... 

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Care Provided by Halcyon Days

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 57 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,600 - £1,600£1,800 - £1,800
Residential Dementia Care£1,600 - £1,600£1,800 - £1,800

Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.

Contact Halcyon Days to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Nichola Hughes (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (51)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (51)

Visiting

  • Anytime,

Parking

  • 10 free parking space available

Halcyon Days Reviews (76)

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9.5

Halcyon Days has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.517) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Halcyon Days has 76 reviews.

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Review from Neil D (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Richard D (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Lyn M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sue F (Friend of Resident) published on 10 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A R (Son of Resident) published on 28 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Andrew F (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Simon D (Son of Resident) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Maureen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Peter A (Relative of Resident) published on 16 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Abs C (Nephew of Resident) published on 16 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Beverley W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 5 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from D I (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from C G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from G S (Son of Resident) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S H (Mother of Resident) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Lorraine K (Niece of Resident) published on 17 May 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Stephen A (Son of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from D L (Husband of Resident) published on 13 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 March 2026
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (12) & Events (0)

News
  • 20 Aug 2026

    At Halcyon Days Care Home, we’re always looking for simple ways to bring joy to our residents, and this August, we found the perfect way to beat the heat with...

  • 10 Jul 2026

    Everyone at Halcyon Days Care Home came together to celebrate a truly special occasion as our lovely resident, Doris, marked her 100th birthday. The home was beautifully decorated for the...

  • 17 Nov 2025

    Halcyon Days Care Home had a truly wonderful time throughout October preparing for and celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Our residents embraced the spirit of the occasion by making...

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Awards / Recognitions (10)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
  • 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
  • 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes

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Meet the Team (1)

Nicola Hughes
Nicola HughesJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2023

Frequently Asked Questions about Halcyon Days

What types of Care is Halcyon Days registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Halcyon Days have?

There are 51 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Halcyon Days?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Halcyon Days to the centre of Hitchin?

3.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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