
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.
My mother was looked after in a very caring and professional environment. The care home was very clean and welcoming, the staff were very engaging and friendly. I would certainly recommend this home.
When it proves necessary, for the safety and security of a loved one, to move into residential care, the physical and emotional challenges can be immense for all concerned. After a lifetime of independence, following my Mother's passing, a hip fracture and worsening memory function due to Alzheimer's, my Father moved into Wisden Court six months ago. Dad was welcomed and immediately made to feel safe and comfortable in his new environment. The staff took time to get to know him and learn about his family, history and hobbies and he felt pleased and valued by their interest in, and acknowledgement of his life skills and achievements. Without exception, the management and care teams are cheerful and caring to both residents and their families, and unfailingly diligent and respectful in preserving the safety, security and dignity of those vulnerable older people in their care. Rooms and communal areas are airy, comfortable and welcoming and the facilities and entertainments comprehensive. Regular communication is maintained with families, individually where appropriate and, more widely, via newsletter and updates. I am now confident that Dad is safe, secure and above all happy in a well-ordered and peaceful enviironment, with its atmosphere of quiet efficienty.
My mother was very happy with the care she received over her 8 week stay. She said she would have been very happy to have stayed longer if allowed.
Today, 15th March, the staff at Wisden Court put on an excellent show for the residents.
Very well done to all of them for trying to keep the residents entertained.
I would truthfully recommend Wisden Court as a care home to family and friends.
For the short 2 week visit my mum seemed to be very relaxed, settled easily and pretty happy. Activities were good which kept mum involved and active mentally. Would be nice to use own furniture to make a more "at home feel" and some rooms look cosier than others due to colour schemes. All in all very happy.
The care and compassion shown to my husband and ourselves have been exemplary.
I have been visiting my friend for 3 years now and have found the staff there to be extremely helpful to visitors and residents. The staff would always greet me (and others visiting) with a smile and such warmth. They are interested in the wellbeing of the residents and show this in the way they treat them. My friend has always expressed how much she liked the staff and how happy she was at Wisden. I would most definitely recommend.
I was so very pleased with the care given to my husband at Widen Court. He went there for one week respite. The staff were friendly and caring, helping to settle him in. He was happy there. The atmosphere was good and he mixed well with other residents. My son visited him and said he was impressed with the home. When I collected my husband he was relaxed and had been so well looked after. I will use this again.
Good level of care, mum seems happy here. She enjoys her meals and the activities provided. All carers seem very kind and caring and I believe she is getting a good level of care here.
A very nice home. All rooms spotless. The carers and management are 100% excellent. My auntie is 97 years old. I am so pleased with the way she is treated, nothing is a problem to them. Overall, I can't fault anything with this care home.
When my friend and I were greeted, we were made so welcome. The care given since has been outstanding and the staff are so kind and very professional in their manner.
Dad seemed to enjoy himself. Staff friendly.
Very relaxed, clean and staff very polite and helpful. They take care of the residents with care and respect.
The staff are lovely. My mother is in the best of hands and I do not have to worry.
Wisden Court is an excellent facility - the staff are great, facilities are excellent. My mum is a relatively recent arrival at Wisden Court although she has previously stayed in respite care at Wisden Court.
I visited weekly and was always welcomed. I felt very comfortable visiting. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff worked tirelessly for my Gran and others.
Your relative would be very happy in this home.
Thank you.
Nan was moved to Wisden Court as a respite resident to be assessed. Quickly the care staff and management acknowledge Nan’s needs.
I’m so pleased to say my Nan is now a permanent resident at Wisden Court and I couldn’t be happier. She is safe, happy and has 24/7 support and care. The food is wonderful, accommodation beautiful and clean, all staff are attentive and caring and the management have guided us every step of the way. It has been a lot easier to move Nan with the assistance of Wisden Court and I will forever be grateful to the team.
My husband stayed at Wisden Court for respite care for 6 days while I had a break from caring for him. I am very pleased with the care he received and grateful for the break I was able to have.
The carers are excellent, they really do care and my sister in law loves them.
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
Accreditations
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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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