
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 Mother-in-Law who suffers from vascular dementia and has limited mobility, is currently staying at Wisden Court as a temporary resident. Her stay has needed to be extended twice, a process that is usually painful due to the multiple phone calls that need to be made. The senior manager at Wisden...
The care given by all staff is no less that the equivalent of the love given by our family. My Mother-in-Law is flourishing, her communication skills have improved because the surroundings of Wisden Court stimulate her. Most importantly, even with her limited ability to communicate today, my Mother-in-Law said: "This is a lovely place".
She is happy at Wisden Court, and that is all that matters, I only hope we can get her a permanent residency here.
My mum has been treated very well at this home. The staff are really caring and helpful. Everyone goes that extra bit further for the clients. My family and I want to say a big thank you for your care.
My mum has been treated very well at this home. The staff are really caring and helpful. Everyone goes that extra bit further for the clients. My family and I want to say a big thank you for your care.
Find care home very friendly, staff amazing, my mother very happy which is the main thing.
Find care home very friendly, staff amazing, my mother very happy which is the main thing.
Mum was resident at Wisden Court for six months. The staff are all outstanding. The care mum received especially during the last few weeks of her life, was professional, dignified and loving. We were so pleased she was able to pass away peacefully in a place we always considered her home among st...
Mum was resident at Wisden Court for six months. The staff are all outstanding. The care mum received especially during the last few weeks of her life, was professional, dignified and loving. We were so pleased she was able to pass away peacefully in a place we always considered her home among st people who really cared for her. The carers who looked after mum loved and respected her and mum loved them. As relatives we were always made very welcome and also felt like part of the "family". We were well looked after and supported. Really can't find fault with this lovely, friendly, homely place.
My father who has just died, aged 93, has been in care home for 5 years. I have only good memories of my fathers stay there. What lovely friendly carers. His last five years are a trip to Southend, parties, singsongs. Lovely Christmas and birthday cakes. The food at this home was **** stars and my...
My father who has just died, aged 93, has been in care home for 5 years. I have only good memories of my fathers stay there. What lovely friendly carers. His last five years are a trip to Southend, parties, singsongs. Lovely Christmas and birthday cakes. The food at this home was **** stars and my dad liked his food!! His room was always clean and tidy and my dad was always clean and tidy too, my sisters and i were always welcomed at this home. I have only praise for these hard working and dedicated carers.
Mum has been a resident for five months, initially in respite care, and then in permanent care. The help we received from the manager in getting her into permanent care was first-class. Mum's daily care needs are well met and she is settled and happy. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, and...
Mum has been a resident for five months, initially in respite care, and then in permanent care. The help we received from the manager in getting her into permanent care was first-class. Mum's daily care needs are well met and she is settled and happy. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, and treat the resident's with dignity. Mum enjoys the food, which looks delicious. (the cakes are wonderful!) Staff are easy to approach with any concerns, and feedback on issues is generally good.
Very pleased the way my wife is looked after. Clothes I buy for my wife I often see them on other residents which I am not keen on.
Very pleased the way my wife is looked after. Clothes I buy for my wife I often see them on other residents which I am not keen on.
I find Wisden a very homely, caring environment. My mother seems very content and happy. Whenever I visit she is dressed well, clean and presentable. Sometimes there is no carer in sight in her unit which is a little worrying. Mostly the carers are very good, more consistency would be good, as Mum...
I find Wisden a very homely, caring environment. My mother seems very content and happy. Whenever I visit she is dressed well, clean and presentable. Sometimes there is no carer in sight in her unit which is a little worrying. Mostly the carers are very good, more consistency would be good, as Mum gets used to people, but they regularly get moved etc. The home is looking a bit tired and untidy, but is being refurbished, so will wait to see results. Rooms are clean.
My mum has been a resident at Wisden Court for more than a year. She was immediately made welcome and I feel she was valued as a person. I was initially concerned about "putting her in a home" although she had lived with use for 6 years. At 98 years old I was worried she would not accept her new...
She always says "It's very nice here." or "It's always clean." or "Everyone is very kind." or "The food is always good". These are just a few comments. If mum is happy, which she seems to be, then so am I.
She enjoys outings, visiting her hairdresser, and many other in house social activities. She always looks smart and well dressed. I believe excellence starts at the top, so many thanks to the manager for leading the care team, and providing an excellent environment where excellent care can flourish.
The building is showing it's age but is...
The building is showing it's age but is undergoing an update at the moment.
Gives my mum support and care and keeps me well informed of any problems and issues that occur. The staff are friendly, approachable and I feel I can talk to staff and management at any time, regarding any concerns we have.
Gives my mum support and care and keeps me well informed of any problems and issues that occur. The staff are friendly, approachable and I feel I can talk to staff and management at any time, regarding any concerns we have.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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?
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