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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....  

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 (72)

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9.5

Halcyon Days has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.495) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Halcyon Days has 72 reviews.

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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Considerate helpful staff who work with care and passion. Mum and dad have a fabulous room and enjoy the food.

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Thank you for taking the time out to leave such a positive review. We are happy to hear that you are satisfied with the quality of our service and facilities at Halcyon Days.

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Review from Alan H (Son of Resident) published on 23 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant and efficient.

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Thank you for taking the time out to leave a positive review.

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Review from S P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff welcoming, polite, helpful and receptive to comment about Mum.

Areas clean and tidy and well presented - as was Mum!

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Thank you for leaving a kind review. We are happy to know that you are happy with the cleanliness of our home. Thank you.

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Review from Sadie T (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 31 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Such a lovely caring place. I am so pleased that my great aunt is happy and being well looked after.

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Thank you for taking the time out to leave such a positive review. We are extremely pleased to know that you are pleased with the quality standard of care we provide at Gold Care Homes. Stay safe.

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Review from Maralyn H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience has been very good, extremely well run.

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Stay safe.

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Review from Donna H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our father seems to have settled well and is always in pretty good spirits when we have seen him. Dad always looks clean and tidy.

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. We are happy to know that your father is settling in nicely at Halycon Days. Stay safe.

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Review from K J (Son of Resident) published on 5 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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There is a general good feel with all aspects of the home. As mum prefers to stay in her room, she is happy with it and the support she gets from the staff. Food quantity is excellent, sometimes quality and choice drops. In these difficult times, I can't complain on how she is looked after and her overall wellbeing.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff I have spoken to are polite and very kind. My mum says she is well looked after, she very much enjoys her meals especially dinners.

Reply from Jemar Legister, Marketing Associate at Halcyon Days

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to know that your mum is looked after and is enjoying her stay at Halcyon Days.

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Review from Amy M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's great, love seeing my nan and she looks very happy.

Reply from Sym Jaj, Senior Marketing Executive at Halcyon Days

Thank you for leaving us a review, we sincerely appreciate it. Stay safe.

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Review from D H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience has always been enjoyable, it has a friendly and caring atmosphere and we have always been made to feel welcome. My nan is very happy here and we are confident that her needs are taken care of and she is treated with compassion and dignity.

Reply from Alison Foreman, Director of Sales and Marketing at Halcyon Days

Thank you for your review and kind comments. So glad to hear that your nan is happy and well looked after. The team try really hard to ensure that residents have the very best of care, while always ensuring that friends and family are known and cared for also. Kind regards

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Review from L F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are amazing, compassionate, understanding and listen to both family and clients. The property is well presented and very appealing, it gives a sense of warmth in its presentation.

Reply from Alison Foreman, Director of Sales and Marketing at Halcyon Days

Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to review our home. Your 5* feedback is very much appreciated by all. Kind regards

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are friendly and helpful. Everywhere is tidy and since some decorating has been done, the building is brighter and more homely.
I like the idea of the screen showing the activities that have been arranged, including outings out! The chefs produce excellent meals and look so appetizing. Whenever I have been to the bedroom, it is always tidy and bed neatly made.

Well done to everyone!

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordinator at Halcyon Days

Thank you for your warm comment mentioning our staff, chef and new improvements around the home!

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Review from G S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very caring and do their best for all the residents. There is a friendly, loving family feeling here. It is also very evident that the staff are hard-pressed. However, I take my hat off to them all for all their dedication and achievements. Thank you.

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordintaor at Halcyon Days

Thank you for leaving a lovely comment about our dedicated staff - we all appreciate your feedback.

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Review from E P (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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No matter what time of day I visited my husband I have always felt welcome, staff kind and friendly no complaints.

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordintaor at Halcyon Days

Wonderful to hear, thank you for your kind feedback - many thanks!

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Review from J V (Wife of Resident) published on 9 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is well looked after both health and everyday care. The staff are good and show a surprising amount of patience.

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordintaor at Halcyon Days

Thank you for your review, we're pleased with your response to our care, please keep in contact with any improvements to our service - Many thanks.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since we have connections with Halcyon Days (September 2015) we have seen changes, at the moment the changes are all for the better, great improvement with the food and carers.

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordintaor at Halcyon Days

Fabulous, many thanks for your feedback. If you have any suggestions you may like to raise, we welcome them.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff caring for my mother are compassionate, kind and extremely patient. In the four weeks my mother has been at Halcyon Days they have all taken the trouble to really get to know her. It is clean, warm and the food is excellent. My mother is going out next week on a day trip which she is really looking forward to. I hope there will be more trips as activities on a day to day basis can be a little limited in the dementia unit although I appreciate that my mother is more capable than some of the other residents.

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordintaor at Halcyon Days

Hello & Thank you for a lovely review. We're very pleased to hear that mum is enjoying herself, getting the attention and care she needs. - Best regards.

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Review from Paul F (Son of Resident) published on 23 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to say that the personal care provided by the staff who looked after mum on a day to day and long term basis was excellent.

Reply from Dalbir Jangra, Head of Marketing and Communications at Halcyon Days

Dear Paul,

Thank you for your kind words.

Best wishes

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Review from Audrey S (Wife of Resident) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband was in Halcyon Days for a few weeks. The staff were so caring and looked after him so well. I thank you all very much.

Reply from Dalbir Jangra, Head of Marketing and Communications at Halcyon Days

Hi Audrey,

Thank you for your kind review.

Thanks.

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Review from Alan K (Husband of Resident) published on 23 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Based on weekly and occasionally twice weekly visits.

My wife is clearly looked after with respect and affection and likes her other residents and carers. I have confidence in the care she receives.

Reply from Melissa Lawerence, Marketing Coordintaor at Halcyon Days

Thank you for your honest review. We are glad you find our service 'respectful' and 'affectionate'. We are very pleased and our staff will be happy to know they are recognised- Best regards.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 March 2026
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (13) & Events (0)

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  • 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...

  • 09 Oct 2025

    We have some fantastic news to share! We’re thrilled to introduce two wonderful new members to the Halcyon Days family. First, meet Asitha, also known as Ash, our new Home...

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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

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.

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