
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...
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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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 (104)
Wisden Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wisden Court has 104 reviews.
There are a few very minor issues but these can be resolved.
Thank you for your review, I am pleased Dad has settled well, please feel free to come and see us at any time to chat my door is always open.
Mum was taken into respite care due to dementia.
The home manager and the rest of the staff were so kind and helpful.
The home has a lovely atmosphere and all residents seem comfortable and content.
The staff are very caring and most have been there for a long time which makes this place special.
Thank you for your lovely review, the team and I are so pleased Mum has settled in so well.
Top marks for Wisden Court and all their staff.
We are happy that mum has settled in at Wisden Court, I hope she will be really happy here. Thank you for your kind review.
It is very clean and welcoming as soon as you walk in. I like the visitor's area, it's very comfortable and relaxing. My mum's room is very clean and a great size. All the staff are very attentive and give us lots of information and are very approachable. My mum seems very happy here as she is getting everything she needs.
Hello. Thank you for your review and positive comments I am happy your mum has settled in and feels at home.
Thank you all so much,
Lynne and Family
What a lovely gentleman Dad was. He was comfortable, peaceful, and dignified. Thank you for your kind words.
My aunty has settled into the care home life very well. It took a little time but the staff are very helpful and have put her at ease, she now feels safe and well looked after as she had a very bad fall whilst living on her own in her home.
I am so pleased she has settled and is feeling safe now. She is welcome as part of the Wisden Court family. Thank you for your kind review.
Lovely setting, with kind staff and good food.
Kind Regards.
Mum loved being here the staff are really excellent, kind and friendly and totally respectful of all the residents. We enjoyed visiting the home. Nothing was too much trouble, questions were answered and any help was given. Everything is given the utmost care, mum's clothes were very well looked after, it may be a small thing but an important one. Sadly mum passed but their end-of-life care is second to none. The staff were informative and very sensitive. I cannot recommend Wisden Court highly enough. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words. It was an absolute privilege to have known and cared for your mum for so long. We will miss her.
My brother spent the last year of his life in Wisden Court. The home was run very efficiently, was always immaculately clean and the carers were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble to them and they cared for him. That's all you want from a care home, and Wisden Court provided him with care, patience and time. Thank you all at Wisden Court.
My mum lived at Wisden Court for a few years. She was cared for exceptionally well, always clean, tidy and presentable when we visited her. Mum loved the meals, especially the soup. Mum had a short stay in hospital and was quite poorly, she couldn't talk very well but did manage to say she wanted to go home, so to us that said it all. The home was very happy for her to go back and they cared for her till the end of her life. Thank you so very much.
Thank you, we will miss mum. She was such a lovely lady. We were honoured to care for her.
I would not hesitate to recommend Wisden Court to take care of a loved one. My mum has settled and I feel the utmost care, respect and dignity are shown to her and us as her family. All staff are approachable and will keep us updated about Mum's care needs. I feel happy she is only down the road from me.
Mum spent the last two years and four months of her life in Wisden Court. Sadly she passed away in January but thanks to the exemplary care she received from every member of staff, her final journey was serene and dignified. During her time there she was treated with kindness and love, as was I whenever I visited. All of the staff are truly amazing and work so hard to make Wisden Court a home from home. I would not hesitate to recommend Wisden Court to anyone who has a loved one who needs to be cared for. Thank you to the team for what you did for my mum and for me.
Thank you for your kind words. To be acknowledged for dignity, care and peace at the end of life is special. Thank you.
Couldn’t have asked for anywhere better for my dad than Wisden Court. The staff were amazing and caring and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. I would like to thank them again for caring for him.
Hello Lisa, thank you for your review. We knew him only briefly but we will miss him. Thank you Lisa.
Wisden Court is very homely and welcoming, the staff are extremely kind and understanding to both the residents and families.
The communication from the manager and senior team throughout Covid has been excellent, regular and reassuring.
I would recommend Wisden Court to anyone needing excellent respite or long-stay care.
Hello and thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased you are so happy with the care for your dad. He has settled in really well.
A happy atmosphere and always felt welcome when visiting.
Very clean and always tidy.
Always felt that my mother was safe and loved.
Hello Dave, we are very happy to hear you are satisfied with your mother's care. We have the best of intentions when it comes to residents' safety and environment and we are grateful to hear your feedback.
Excellent care by excellent carers, supremely clean and comfortable too.
Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are all amazing. My family and I are reassured that my mother-in-law is being looked after. She is happy and content. She has made friends and with everything going on in the world right now, she is most importantly being kept safe.
The staff at Wisden Court have taken excellent care of my wife for some time now and throughout, they have shown her love, care and respect and during my visits, they have always treated me the same. My wife is now receiving end of life care. The same high quality of care continues with an extremely high level of sensitivity towards me and my family. I cannot recommend this home strongly enough.
Once more, I feel compelled to mention how happy my family and I are with the extraordinary care given to my mother and indeed, the family, in any interactions with the home. The wonderful, safe methods applied to allow an indoor visit and to finally hold my mother’s hand has been navigated extremely well and with such care. This last year, Wisden Court rose to the challenges with expertise and sensitivity.
Mum has been at Wisden Court for just over 6 years and has never had cause to make any complaint. She has been extremely well looked after and we have to praise all the staff for their extra vigilance during the pandemic, keeping all their staff and residents safe. I don't live near, so can't visit her, but knowing she is in good hands, is very comforting. Not only do they care about their residents, but also the families, as this is a very hard time for us all. I can have a Skype call with Mum, even though she doesn't recognise me or can speak, but it is just reassuring to see her. This has been a lifeline for me. Hats off to all the staff.
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 (25) & Events (0)
- 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...
- 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...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
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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 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 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 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 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?
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