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Foxholes Care Home

Foxholes, Pirton Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2EN
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I know Mum feels safe and secure at Foxholes Care Home and I remain so gratefulBruce D(Son of Resident/Service User)
Foxholes Care Home, Hitchin
The food was akin to a high-class restaurant, varied and plentiful.Andrew I(Son of Resident/Service User)
Foxholes Care Home, Hitchin
Foxholes go above and beyond to look after my fatherLinda H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Foxholes Care Home, Hitchin

Foxholes Care Home is a comfortable and spacious care home located in scenic surroundings. It offers a wide range of care expertise that includes long-term residential care with rooms for couples to live independently, respite and convalescent packages, and palliative care.

En-suite rooms, stunning views, suites for couples, and relaxing interiors combine with an in-house activities programme, to ensure residents feel both at home and entertained. A bistro is also... 

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Care Provided by Foxholes Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 110 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,535N/A

Our fee's are determined based on assessment. Please get in touch for more information.

Contact Foxholes Care Home 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

Person in charge

  • Usha Gandecha (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2011
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 4

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (92)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (92)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)

Visiting

  • 24/7

Parking

  • Spacious parking for visitors close to the front entrance. Wheelchair friendly.

Foxholes Care Home Reviews (96)

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Foxholes Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Foxholes Care Home has 96 reviews.

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Review from R C (Son of Resident) published on 8 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Laney G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Valerie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Rich W (Grandson of Resident) published on 3 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Tracie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from R A (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from V G (Respite Resident) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Simon W (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Marion C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Norma A (Friend of Resident) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Jackie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Kerry H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Nicole H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from S R (Son of Resident) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Keith L (Son of Resident) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Debra S (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Martin W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from Kay W (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Review from Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 September 2024
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (2) & Events (1)

News
  • 29 Oct 2025

    It’s pumpkin season and our residents were delighted to enjoy a trip to the beautiful Hitchin Lavender Fields, one of Hertfordshire's most popular tourist destinations. The site welcomes visitors from...

  • 12 Mar 2025

    At Foxholes Care Home, we are privileged to be surrounded by women whose lives have shaped history in extraordinary ways. This Women’s History Month, we set out to uncover and...

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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Foxholes Care Home

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Meet the Team (2)

Usha Gandecha
Usha GandechaJob Title Owner & ManagerJoined 1999
Suzie Strange
Suzie StrangeJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2017

Frequently Asked Questions about Foxholes Care Home

What types of Care is Foxholes Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Foxholes Care Home have?

There are 92 Single Rooms and 9 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Foxholes Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Foxholes Care Home to the centre of Hitchin?

0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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