
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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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