
it is a bonus to have lovely surroundings and to be able to sit outside in the gardenLinda J(Wife of Resident/Service User)

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)

wonderful food so much of it, fantastic atmosphere with great entertainmentKathy F(Wife of Resident/Service User)

it is a bonus to have lovely surroundings and to be able to sit outside in the gardenLinda J(Wife of Resident/Service User)

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)

wonderful food so much of it, fantastic atmosphere with great entertainmentKathy F(Wife of Resident/Service User)

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....
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. It continues to deliver great care as its recent inspection it scored Overall Good in delivering safe care practices in a safe environment, effective, caring and responsive, which is continues to maintain and deliver to all residents.
'It’s what’s inside that counts' - Gold Care Homes' new slogan represents what people truly find important about care homes, and what they love about Halcyon Days, the staff. Care workers are the heart of the business. Halcyon Days has long standing staff who are devoted to caring and creating a friendly, fun, home-like atmosphere for their residents. Gold Care Homes invest in their hardworking staff, empowering them to advance in their career and their ideas are heard in order to improve their working environment/their residents home.
There is a vast selection of staff who are able to speak many different languages. This is available for residents who cannot speak English and this is especially beneficial for those living with dementia. Please contact to find out what languages they have to offer.
Residents will also benefit from:
- Hairdressing/Beauty Facilities
- Regular Activities
- Modern Bedroom Furniture
- Single or double sized rooms
- TV and Telephone points
- En- Suite Facilities
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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Halcyon Days for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
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)
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.
I visited my mam today and I felt it was one of my best visits yet. She has struggled to settle but seeing how staff have responded and interacted with my mam I can see she is well looked after. Was a blessing to see her smile. Just like old times. Managers and staff are truly dedicated and this...
I visited my mam today and I felt it was one of my best visits yet. She has struggled to settle but seeing how staff have responded and interacted with my mam I can see she is well looked after. Was a blessing to see her smile. Just like old times. Managers and staff are truly dedicated and this shows.
Thank you for sharing such a lovely review. We know settling into a new home can take time, so it means a great deal to hear how much this visit meant to you, especially seeing your mam smile. Your kind words about the dedication of our team are also truly appreciated.
Best wishes,Nichola
Very friendly staff + management. Mum's very comfortable but feels cut off in her room.
Very friendly staff + management. Mum's very comfortable but feels cut off in her room.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that your mum is comfortable at Halcyon Days and that you've found our team friendly and welcoming. We also appreciate you sharing how she is feeling in her room, as all feedback is important to us.
Best wishes,Nichola
Mum was admitted for 28 days assessment period. We had no idea what to expect or what was required from us.
The staff at Halcyon Days were brilliant, especially the manager and deputy manager - taking time to explain to us how the process worked, what to expect and the timings of...
Mum was admitted for 28 days assessment period. We had no idea what to expect or what was required from us.
The staff at Halcyon Days were brilliant, especially the manager and deputy manager - taking time to explain to us how the process worked, what to expect and the timings of everything.
Mum looked so much better after just a couple of days
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased that our team at Halcyon Days were able to guide and reassure your family throughout the assessment process, and that you saw such a positive difference in your mum so quickly.
Best wishes,Nichola
Then we returned to the house and my friend had a rather sad turn and I left her, looking very blank, in...
Then we returned to the house and my friend had a rather sad turn and I left her, looking very blank, in the sitting room where someone kindly made her a cup of tea.
Did my visit help? I'm not sure.
Home is lovely, very clean. Staff are lovely, everything you would expect from care home. Truly amazing. My mum has settled well has really found herself great to visit and see her smile. Would always recommend.
Home is lovely, very clean. Staff are lovely, everything you would expect from care home. Truly amazing. My mum has settled well has really found herself great to visit and see her smile. Would always recommend.
Thank you for your lovely feedback.
We're delighted to hear that your mum has settled in so well and that you're able to see her smiling and enjoying life at Halcyon Days. Knowing she feels happy and at home means a great deal to us.
Thank you again for your recommendation and your kind words.
Best wishes,Nichola
Made to feel welcomed by staff
Clean + tidy
Made to feel welcomed by staff
Clean + tidy
Thank you for your kind review and for taking the time to share your experience.
We're delighted to hear that you felt so welcome during your visit and that you found our team helpful. It's also lovely to know the home was clean and tidy. We're pleased to hear the home made a positive impression during your visit.
Best wishes,Nichola
Arrived at home to see my mother being fed lunch, Friday so lovely sausage and chips, mum ate it all and was offered condiments she very much enjoyed and commented how lovely it was. She was nicely dressed, clean, well kept and happy, bravo first class service.
Arrived at home to see my mother being fed lunch, Friday so lovely sausage and chips, mum ate it all and was offered condiments she very much enjoyed and commented how lovely it was. She was nicely dressed, clean, well kept and happy, bravo first class service.
Thank you for your kind words. My team and I are pleased your mother was happy during her lunch.
I am exceptionally pleased with my 100 year old mother's care. Everyone, including office staff, knows her ways and always says hello in the corridors. They encourage her to join in and allow her to sleep on her terms. Food is brilliant, well thought out and choices. Lovely patios for summer. Mum...
I am exceptionally pleased with my 100 year old mother's care. Everyone, including office staff, knows her ways and always says hello in the corridors. They encourage her to join in and allow her to sleep on her terms. Food is brilliant, well thought out and choices. Lovely patios for summer. Mum loves nutritional milkshakes staff make. I know Mum is well cared for. Thank you everyone.
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your mother is so well cared for and that you feel reassured knowing she's happy and supported.
We're so pleased to have taken the time to get to know her as an individual, and that it's the little things that make such a difference.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Best wishes,Nichola
Halcyon Days is a genuinely warm and welcoming care home. The environment is clean, calm, and beautifully maintained, and the residents are treated with real dignity and respect. The staff are attentive, patient, and clearly dedicated to providing the best possible care. Management are...
Halcyon Days is a genuinely warm and welcoming care home. The environment is clean, calm, and beautifully maintained, and the residents are treated with real dignity and respect. The staff are attentive, patient, and clearly dedicated to providing the best possible care. Management are exceptionally supportive, organised, and are present when needed. You can see the pride they take in running the home well. It is a lovely place with a team that truly cares.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review, it really means a lot.
It's lovely to hear how the home felt to you, and that the warmth, calm atmosphere and sense of care came through so clearly. Knowing that our team's dedication and the way we support our wonderful residents with dignity and respect...
Thank you for such a thoughtful review, it really means a lot.
It's lovely to hear how the home felt to you, and that the warmth, calm atmosphere and sense of care came through so clearly. Knowing that our team's dedication and the way we support our wonderful residents with dignity and respect has made an impression is incredibly important to us.
Your kind words about both our team and management mean a great deal to us. Thank you again for taking the time to share this.
Best wishes,Nichola
I visited Halcyon Days care home to see my aunt, and I left feeling so reassured. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the warm, peaceful atmosphere. The management and staff, they were not only professional but genuinely friendly, greeting my aunt by name with a smile.
It's clear they...
I visited Halcyon Days care home to see my aunt, and I left feeling so reassured. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the warm, peaceful atmosphere. The management and staff, they were not only professional but genuinely friendly, greeting my aunt by name with a smile.
It's clear they treat the residents like family. I was able to spend quality time with my aunt in the lovely communal lounge, which was bright, clean, and had a real sense of community. It's a huge weight off my mind to know she is in such a safe, caring, and supportive place. Thank you to the whole team for looking after her so well.
Thank you for sharing this, it's so lovely to hear how you felt reassured from the moment you arrived. We know those small, personal touches can mean so much to visiting family and friends.
We're so pleased you were able to spend quality time together with your aunt and left feeling more at...
Thank you for sharing this, it's so lovely to hear how you felt reassured from the moment you arrived. We know those small, personal touches can mean so much to visiting family and friends.
We're so pleased you were able to spend quality time together with your aunt and left feeling more at ease. Knowing your aunt is in a place where she feels safe, supported and part of a community is incredibly important.
Your kind words mean a great deal to us all at Halcyon Days. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Best wishes,Nichola
Thank you so much for the care and respect that you have shown to A during his stay. We have noticed that he is happy here and has said he is happy, and people here are kind and friendly. Staff are very respectful and treat visitors so kindly. A always looks immaculate, and he is treated with...
Thank you so much for the care and respect that you have shown to A during his stay. We have noticed that he is happy here and has said he is happy, and people here are kind and friendly. Staff are very respectful and treat visitors so kindly. A always looks immaculate, and he is treated with person centered care. Staff are interested to hear about him, his life, interests and character. We would always recommend your lovely home to anyone. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I will be sure to pass it on to the team. Warm regards, Nichola
Thank you to everyone.
Thank you to everyone.
Thank you, your kind words mean a lot to us. Regards,
We cannot thank the team at Halcyon Days enough for the unexpected stay my mum experienced after a nasty fall. The team, as a whole, were very caring. They not only helped our mum. They helped reassure us not having experienced anything like this before. Please keep on caring! you are a lovely...
We cannot thank the team at Halcyon Days enough for the unexpected stay my mum experienced after a nasty fall. The team, as a whole, were very caring. They not only helped our mum. They helped reassure us not having experienced anything like this before. Please keep on caring! you are a lovely bunch and we are externally grateful for your care and support this month.
Thanks for leaving us a review. Best wishes.
The care home is very spacious, lots of room for everyone to move around and a big dining area to get together and...
The care home is very spacious, lots of room for everyone to move around and a big dining area to get together and eat, socialise rather than being stuck in their room. The management are approachable, if you have any concerns you want to raise
Thank you for your positive feedback. I will pass on your kind words about the staff to the team here at Halcyon Days. Best Wishes.
Really good, kind and efficient care.
Really good, kind and efficient care.
Thank you for your positive feedback on our care here at Halcyon Days. Warm Wishes.
I would like to thank all the staff at Halcyon Days Care Home in gravely. I visited my mother today, she was so happy and the staff made us feel so at ease. My mother said she is thoroughly enjoying herself here. The staff made every effort to make sure that my mother had everything she needed. The...
I would like to thank all the staff at Halcyon Days Care Home in gravely. I visited my mother today, she was so happy and the staff made us feel so at ease. My mother said she is thoroughly enjoying herself here. The staff made every effort to make sure that my mother had everything she needed. The place has a fantastic atmosphere. I thank you all for the care that you are giving to Mum and the welcome you gave me and my son.
Thank you for your wonderful words. We are so pleased you and your mum are happy with the care she is receiving at our home. Best wishes.
She was very run down when the accident occurred, so I was delighted to see her gradually improving in health, having regular meals and good...
She was very run down when the accident occurred, so I was delighted to see her gradually improving in health, having regular meals and good company of people who talked to her. The feeling of friendship was felt immediately on entering the centre. The staff are welcoming and caring to all of the patients. It is a very well-run care home.
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to hear about your daughter's gradual improvement and recovery during her stay with us.
We are very happy with the care my auntie received. The staff are great and always welcoming, my aunt is very happy and contented. We have seen some great improvement in the home with decorating and making it more modern, very pleased.
We are very happy with the care my auntie received. The staff are great and always welcoming, my aunt is very happy and contented. We have seen some great improvement in the home with decorating and making it more modern, very pleased.
Thank you for entrusting us with your aunt's care and for sharing your review with us!
Such a comfortable environment for my father, all staff are professional and caring and are extremely good listeners. Very attentive and speak to all residents as human beings. Dignity and respect form a strong base to work from.
Such a comfortable environment for my father, all staff are professional and caring and are extremely good listeners. Very attentive and speak to all residents as human beings. Dignity and respect form a strong base to work from.
We're thrilled to hear that your father has found such comfort and care at Halcyon Days Care Home. Thank you for entrusting us with your father's well-being.
As you can imagine I was apprehensive when my wife went into Halcyon Care Home after being together in marriage for 67 years. I am so relieved at the kindness of all the staff and the way they look after her. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
As you can imagine I was apprehensive when my wife went into Halcyon Care Home after being together in marriage for 67 years. I am so relieved at the kindness of all the staff and the way they look after her. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We truly appreciate it.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 March 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (12) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for Halcyon Days.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Halcyon Days.
Meet the Team (1)

Nichola worked in the care sector centre for over a decade. She has a passion for supporting her residents to ensure they feel at home and enjoy...
Nichola worked in the care sector centre for over a decade. She has a passion for supporting her residents to ensure they feel at home and enjoy every day of their stay at Halcyon Days. She is an advocate for independence in elderly care and has a keen interest and passion for supporting residents who live with dementia.
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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