
Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are all amazingErin B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are all amazingErin B(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)



Wisden Court is a purpose-built 54 bedroom care home in Stevenage. This spacious home is comprised of five individual residential suites each with its own lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitchenette. Wisden Court provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia.
Wisden Court strives to create a homely environment and provide all the comforts of good food, good company and friendly staff, in a calm and restful...
Wisden Court is a purpose-built 54 bedroom care home in Stevenage. This spacious home is comprised of five individual residential suites each with its own lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitchenette. Wisden Court provides expert care for older people, including those living with dementia.
Wisden Court strives to create a homely environment and provide all the comforts of good food, good company and friendly staff, in a calm and restful atmosphere. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished with en-suite wet room facilities and all rooms have 32” televisions mounted on the wall.
The home also has excellent amenities, including comfortable lounges in which residents can relax. In addition, there is a dedicated area for dementia care, designed to enable the residents cared for to maintain their independence in a safe environment.
The activity programme ensures that residents remain stimulated and engaged and their Wellbeing Lead takes into account residents' hobbies, needs and interests. The activities at Wisden Court are varied and alongside enjoying themselves, residents can receive a wide range of health and fitness benefits from taking part.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are also three enclosed gardens all of which are easily accessible including wheelchair users.
Care Provided by Wisden Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 54 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Wisden Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Wisden Court 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
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Humberstone (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (54)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- Admission is confirmed upon a satisfactory pre-admission assessment and confirmation that the needs of the potential resident can be met.
Wisden Court Reviews (111)
Wisden Court has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wisden Court has 111 reviews.
my grandad has been a resident for over 4 years in Wisden Court. we honestly couldn't be happier with the care he receives. All the care staff are amazing, kind, caring and always very attentive to his needs. His room is always clean and tidy, the whole care home is always spotless and smells...
my grandad has been a resident for over 4 years in Wisden Court. we honestly couldn't be happier with the care he receives. All the care staff are amazing, kind, caring and always very attentive to his needs. His room is always clean and tidy, the whole care home is always spotless and smells lovely. It's clear that a great deal of effort goes into creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. My grandad's dementia is now very advanced but the staff always take time to sit with him and spend quality time in his company. Their patience & time mean so much to our family. We are all incredibly grateful to all the staff
Thank you for the lovely review, its a pleasure to care for your grandad
Staff are always friendly, happy, caring and willing to listen to any concerns or questions you wish to address. All the residents seem to be genuinely happy. There are always lots of activities for those who wish to take part. Trips out. Birthday celebrations. My father is very happy and feels...
Staff are always friendly, happy, caring and willing to listen to any concerns or questions you wish to address. All the residents seem to be genuinely happy. There are always lots of activities for those who wish to take part. Trips out. Birthday celebrations. My father is very happy and feels safe living at Wisden Court.
Thank you for taking the time to write this positive review, we really do appreciate the feedback
We are really happy with the care my mum receives here. The staff are always kind, patient and welcoming, and they make us feel reassured that she is in good hands. They take the time to get to know the residents and always seem genuinely caring and attentive. Communication with the family has been...
We are really happy with the care my mum receives here. The staff are always kind, patient and welcoming, and they make us feel reassured that she is in good hands. They take the time to get to know the residents and always seem genuinely caring and attentive. Communication with the family has been great and it means so much to know that she has people around her who are looking out for her. We have seen how happy and relaxed she is here. A big thank you to everyone who helps care for her.
We appreciate your support always
I can't thank the staff enough for the care and kindness they show my nan. Everyone is always so welcoming, friendly and attentive and it's reassuring knowing she is being looked after so well. The staff genuinly seem to care about the residents and always make the time to help. the home is lovely,...
I can't thank the staff enough for the care and kindness they show my nan. Everyone is always so welcoming, friendly and attentive and it's reassuring knowing she is being looked after so well. The staff genuinly seem to care about the residents and always make the time to help. the home is lovely, clean and has such a warm atmosphere. were really grateful for everything they do and would definitely recommend this home to other families.
Thank you Tayla for your wonderful review. We feel very lucky to have your nan at Wisden Court and are thankful for the support you and your family always give the team and i.
I have been looking after my wife for 10 years & now feel that the care home that she is now in has given me a strong belief that she is in a good place. They have done lots of good things her motability has got better. Also she found her people skills again talking & taking part in activies. As...
I have been looking after my wife for 10 years & now feel that the care home that she is now in has given me a strong belief that she is in a good place. They have done lots of good things her motability has got better. Also she found her people skills again talking & taking part in activies. As for me this seems the right place for my wife going forward.
Thank you so much Rick for your wonderful review. I.m so glad your wife is happy and engaging at Wisden Court
My mother was transferred to the care of Wisden Court following an admission into hospital. The care & staff are amazing. They have a wonderful attitude + are extremely positive + persuasive with their positive attitude. Mum's second visit and without hesitation, should the need arise again, I will...
My mother was transferred to the care of Wisden Court following an admission into hospital. The care & staff are amazing. They have a wonderful attitude + are extremely positive + persuasive with their positive attitude. Mum's second visit and without hesitation, should the need arise again, I will be in touch.
We hope to see you and your mother soon
I have found all the management and staff to be very helpful and caring, not only to my mum but with all of the residents. Everyone walks around with a smile even when they are very busy, and even with this extreme heat that seems never ending. Well done to everyone at Wisden Court.
I have found all the management and staff to be very helpful and caring, not only to my mum but with all of the residents. Everyone walks around with a smile even when they are very busy, and even with this extreme heat that seems never ending. Well done to everyone at Wisden Court.
Thank you for the lovely review Steph it means a lot to the staff and i.
I cannot thank everyone at the care home enough for the wonderful care they give my grandma. She is genuinely so happy there, which gives our whole family such peace of mind.
She absolutely loves taking part in all of the activities, always tells us how much she enjoys the food, and her room is...
I cannot thank everyone at the care home enough for the wonderful care they give my grandma. She is genuinely so happy there, which gives our whole family such peace of mind.
She absolutely loves taking part in all of the activities, always tells us how much she enjoys the food, and her room is always spotless and beautifully looked after. It's clear that the staff take great pride in everything they do.
What really makes this place special is the team. They treat my grandma with such kindness, patience and respect, and they have become like family to her. Knowing she is so well cared for and surrounded by people who genuinely care means the world to us.
Thank you to every member of staff for everything you do. You make such a positive difference to the lives of your residents and their families. We couldn't ask for a better place for our grandma.
Thank you Leanne for your lovely review, it means so much to my team and i and assists other families when they are looking for placements for love ones. Thank you again
Mum absolutely loved it at Wisden Court and was really upset when she left. What a lovely place!
Mum absolutely loved it at Wisden Court and was really upset when she left. What a lovely place!
Thank you for this lovely review Raymond! and now mum has returned as long stay, we are delighted to have her living at Wisden Court
Our Mum was a resident at Wisden Court and sadly passed away in January. She had dementia. She was so well looked after by all of the team and most importantly was happy there. Her room was lovely and the home was clean and beautifully decorated. We will miss calling in to visit. Thank you all so...
Our Mum was a resident at Wisden Court and sadly passed away in January. She had dementia. She was so well looked after by all of the team and most importantly was happy there. Her room was lovely and the home was clean and beautifully decorated. We will miss calling in to visit. Thank you all so much for being one big family who make this place a home from home. xxx
Thank you for your lovely review, I am so pleased you were happy with mums care and the feeling of one big family. Best wishes and keep in touch.
Only stayed a fortnight but what a difference in my partner, up and about nicely dress, smelt nice looked really well. I was moved by the difference in my partner, and would like to thank all at Wisden Court for their excellent care shown to my partner.
Only stayed a fortnight but what a difference in my partner, up and about nicely dress, smelt nice looked really well. I was moved by the difference in my partner, and would like to thank all at Wisden Court for their excellent care shown to my partner.
Thank you for this lovely review. Respite stays are very important to us at Wisden Court and i am delighted that you found the stay so positive.
Mum has only been here few months, so far I am really pleased with the experience from moving in to now. Mum settled well and you can see how much the staff care. Adapting to her needs with ease ensuring she is included in activities. I feel comfortable knowing mum is safe, fed, warm and cared for....
Mum has only been here few months, so far I am really pleased with the experience from moving in to now. Mum settled well and you can see how much the staff care. Adapting to her needs with ease ensuring she is included in activities. I feel comfortable knowing mum is safe, fed, warm and cared for. Everything that is important to her needs and comfort. Very happy.
Thank you for your positive review, it means so much to myself and the team and will help future families
My husband came to Wisden Court last November and he settled very quickly into the home. He is happy and content which makes me feel that too. He loves the staff and they always include him with activities and events. They have a plan each week for residents to join if wanted. Well organised home...
My husband came to Wisden Court last November and he settled very quickly into the home. He is happy and content which makes me feel that too. He loves the staff and they always include him with activities and events. They have a plan each week for residents to join if wanted. Well organised home and residents come first always.
Thank you for your positive review your feedback is very important to us and we could not be happier that your husband enjoys living at Wisden Court
My overall experience with Wisden Court has been excellent. The staff go above and beyond. They treat every resident with love and respect. Wisden Court itself just feels like one big family.
My overall experience with Wisden Court has been excellent. The staff go above and beyond. They treat every resident with love and respect. Wisden Court itself just feels like one big family.
Thank you for your positive review. We pride ourselves on being like family to our wonderful residents.
From the moment my mum was a resident, all the staff were amazing. I always knew they had the comfort and well-being of mum as their core value. Always polite and respectful, and when needed, ensured mum got the medical required assistance, and kept the family informed. I cannot thank everyone...
From the moment my mum was a resident, all the staff were amazing. I always knew they had the comfort and well-being of mum as their core value. Always polite and respectful, and when needed, ensured mum got the medical required assistance, and kept the family informed. I cannot thank everyone enough for looking after mum.
Thank you for the review. Your mum will be missed at Wisden Court.
My mother was at Wisden Court for a little under 2 years. After a short adjustment period, she settled in and was very happy there and passed away peacefully there in February 2025. During that time, my mother was of sound mind, but getting weaker in her ability to walk and take care of herself....
My mother was at Wisden Court for a little under 2 years. After a short adjustment period, she settled in and was very happy there and passed away peacefully there in February 2025. During that time, my mother was of sound mind, but getting weaker in her ability to walk and take care of herself. She was extremely happy with the staff, facilities and care that she was given. She got along well with the care workers and management/supervisors. All of the interactions I have had with staff have been wonderful. The staff know me on a first-name basis and kept me up-to-date on any issues and my mother's condition throughout her stay. I felt that the staff treated mum like a friend and that is so important when picking a care facility. I live overseas and it was great comfort knowing that mum was well looked after and enjoyed her final years in the company of friends and attentive care-givers. Thank-you to the manager and all of the staff at Wisden Court.
Thank you for your lovely review. Mum was a pleasure to have at Wisden Court and is missed by us all.
What a lovely supportive environment, both for residents and relatives. Activity staff enthusiastic and residents got involved. Care staff were caring, gentle, firm as needed, and showed true emotion for the people under their care. The management have also been fabulous, empathetic and...
What a lovely supportive environment, both for residents and relatives. Activity staff enthusiastic and residents got involved. Care staff were caring, gentle, firm as needed, and showed true emotion for the people under their care. The management have also been fabulous, empathetic and understanding of relatives needs especially during difficult times. If I need to stop in a care home when I age, I would go here.
Thank you for your review. Mum will be missed by all her friends at Wisden Court.
My grandad passed peacefully here and could not of asked for better care and support at that difficult time. Staff were amazing all throughout his time here. Thank you.
My grandad passed peacefully here and could not of asked for better care and support at that difficult time. Staff were amazing all throughout his time here. Thank you.
Thank you Ashleigh for the review. Your grandfather is fondly remembered and missed by all his friends at Wisden Court
The management and staff at Wisden Court have shown my father such great care, respect and affection throughout his stay until his recent passing. So much compassion towards my father and support for the family was much appreciated. A really friendly and caring 'family'. I would 100% recommend...
The management and staff at Wisden Court have shown my father such great care, respect and affection throughout his stay until his recent passing. So much compassion towards my father and support for the family was much appreciated. A really friendly and caring 'family'. I would 100% recommend Wisden Court for loved ones.
Thank you for a lovely review, Julie. Your father was a pleasure to care for and will be sadly missed by all at Wisden Court
I don't think he was supervised adequately...
I don't think he was supervised adequately overnight while he was there, he was accused of ringing a firebell nine times, trying to open outside doors and entering rooms of residents which convinces me there was no supervision at all. Now they deny asking me to remove him: why would l lie?
Dear C B, We are sorry to hear about your experience. At Runwood Homes we value the experience and well-being of our residents. We have contacted you previously regarding this matter and we are committed to investigating it further. To ensure your concerns are handled in accordance with our...
Dear C B, We are sorry to hear about your experience. At Runwood Homes we value the experience and well-being of our residents. We have contacted you previously regarding this matter and we are committed to investigating it further. To ensure your concerns are handled in accordance with our complaints procedure, we kindly request that you raise them further by contacting us directly via email at info@runwoodhomes.co.uk. This will allow us to look into the matter thoroughly and provide you with a comprehensive response. Kind regards, Runwood Homes Senior Living
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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
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News (24) & Events (0)
- 02 Sep 2026
Residents from Wisden Court care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a memorable day out exploring Britain’s aviation history with a visit to the RAF Museum, followed by...
- 04 Aug 2026
The People's Gallery once again welcomed visitors as Runwood Homes and Sanders Senior Living proudly hosted the third annual 'No Art Without Heart' Art Exhibition. The much-loved event showcased an...
- 04 Aug 2026
Residents at Wisden Court care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a visit to Tallis House, also part of the Runwood Homes group, where they spent a wonderful...
There are no upcoming events for Wisden Court.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Wisden Court.
Meet the Team (4)

Hi, I am Sarah, the registered manager at Wisden Court. I have had the pleasure of working at Wisden Court for over 24 years. I have a passion for...
Hi, I am Sarah, the registered manager at Wisden Court. I have had the pleasure of working at Wisden Court for over 24 years. I have a passion for Dementia Care and a determination to provide high standards of quality person-centred care. I am dedicated to continuously improving our services, providing a home-from-home for our residents and facilitating an ideal safe environment for our residents, staff, families, and friends too! I welcome you to visit our home and meet the caring, dedicated team. We look forward to answering any questions or enquiries you may have.

My name is Cherry, and I’ve had the privilege of being the Home Administrator at Wisden Court for the past 10 years. I’m truly passionate about my...
My name is Cherry, and I’ve had the privilege of being the Home Administrator at Wisden Court for the past 10 years. I’m truly passionate about my role, and I love engaging with the residents, taking part in activities, and making each day as enjoyable as possible. Every day brings something new, which keeps me motivated and excited about my work.
I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and a Level 3 QCF/NVQ-accredited apprenticeship in Customer Service. I also enjoy dressing up to bring smiles to the faces of our residents and brighten their day. Outside of work, I cherish spending quality time with my family and friends.

I began working at Wisden Court as a Domestic in December 2023 and was...
I am originally from Zimbabwe and have been living in the UK since 2023.I began working at Wisden Court as a Domestic in December 2023 and was promoted to Housekeeper in July 2024.
I truly enjoy supporting the residents; they are wonderful people.The management team is very supportive of my role, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.

I began my career as a Chef before exploring a different path.
In May...
I was born in Toulouse, in the South of France, and moved to England in 1992.I began my career as a Chef before exploring a different path.
In May 2023, I joined Wisden Court as a Cook, and I occasionally support the home as a Carer.I truly enjoy every aspect of my job—especially working alongside such great staff members and caring for our wonderful residents. What’s not to love?
Frequently Asked Questions about Wisden Court
What types of Care is Wisden Court registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Wisden Court have?
There are 54 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Wisden Court?
Own Furniture if required, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Wisden Court to the centre of Stevenage?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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