
I know Mum feels safe and secure at Foxholes Care Home and I remain so gratefulBruce D(Son of Resident/Service User)

The food was akin to a high-class restaurant, varied and plentiful.Andrew I(Son of Resident/Service User)

Foxholes go above and beyond to look after my fatherLinda H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I know Mum feels safe and secure at Foxholes Care Home and I remain so gratefulBruce D(Son of Resident/Service User)

The food was akin to a high-class restaurant, varied and plentiful.Andrew I(Son of Resident/Service User)

Foxholes go above and beyond to look after my fatherLinda H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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...
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 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
- 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
Our fee's are determined based on assessment. Please get in touch for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Foxholes Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Foxholes Nursing Home Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
Foxholes Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Foxholes Care Home has 96 reviews.
The meals are good and well presented. The staff I have encountered are friendly and accommodating. My Mother-in-Law has been treated with great kindness and is well looked after. It is the next best thing to independent living. We held my Mother-in-Law's 90th birthday party at Foxholes. Staff provided a bar service and buffet for 30+ family members.
I have always been very satisfied with my mother's care. The staff are very kind, caring and nothing seems to be too much trouble.
My mother spent the last two weeks of her life at Foxholes Care Home, having come directly from hospital where there was no more the hospital could do for her. My mother was treated with the utmost respect and dignity throughout her short stay. The nurses and carers who attended to my mother during this sad time were, to my mind, very caring and understanding of her needs and wishes. I stayed with my mother through to her last breath on the day she passed away and I was comforted by both the nurse who attended to my mother and the carers who were assisting. This was the saddest time of my life and I felt that all of the Foxholes staff helped me and my father through this very traumatic time.
This was a great experience as I did not know what to expect, but my questions were all answered after my stay. The staff were all very helpful, professional, and anything I required was never refused or elongated. I felt part of a family. It was a great stay, and I would stay there again if I had to.
Foxholes is extremely friendly and professional. Our welcome by the team leader was fantastic. My mother-in-law feels very welcome and relaxed. Looking forward to my permanent stay here.
We attended the summer BBQ which was excellent. There was a wide variety of meat freshly cooked as well as vegetarian options. Staff made sure everyone was served with food. The atmosphere was lively with music, balloons and a bouncy castle for the children and a fire engine to explore. Every effort was made to create a fun summer event for residents and their families.
BBQ for friends, relatives and residents. Very enjoyable, good food, wine cup and piano/singers entertainment. Son had a tour of fire engines. Other charity events.
My partner has been in Foxholes since November 2015 because he is unable to weight bear so cannot stand. I was unable to look after him at home properly and so we decided a care home was the best option. Having carefully looked at convenient homes in the area we decided that Foxholes was the best option. In the 6 months that he has been in here we are very satisfied. The care is of a high level, the staff are competent and very caring (also very patient) to both work my partner and myself, which as we are both in our 80s is very important.
A lovely place to be in, lovely surroundings, very good food, catering for special requirements.
Attended summer fayre with children and parent. The food was lovely, children enjoyed the activities.
I live abroad and receive frequent email updates which allow me to be a part of the decision-making process, regarding mum's care. The management are very receptive and always welcome comments and suggestions. The overall support to both parents has been fantastic.
The care and support offered is also extended to family and friends. We are able to visit any time, any day and there is always a welcome smile and a cup of tea!
The facilities are modern and well thought out ensuring that the care home feels like a home from home.
The staff are friendly and co-operative, despite teething problems linked to dad's needs all was sorted in a professional manner. The accommodation is modern and clean. Activities take place on one level, which can be a problem if dad hasn't been informed or hasn't been coaxed into attending. However, there is a timetable that is given weekly.
Very friendly staff, warm atmosphere, everyone is very accommodating.
Beautiful home for mum to stay. Very welcoming to residents and family. All staff very helpful and caring. My only issue is not enough activities and interaction with others. Although this isn't a big issue, just something I have observed. I would highly recommend Foxholes.
Very happy generally but feel there could be more interaction with the residents.
Staff are always friendly and welcoming.
Very good care home all round.
I visited a friend recently who has been nursed there after a very bad stroke which my local hospital had expected to be fatal. Though paralysed on the left side under Foxholes care she has regained her speech and can communicate well with friends. I had lunch at Foxholes and was impressed by its quality.
Greeted well by staff. Godson seemed happy. Given coffee and sat and chatted with him. The day room and conservatory were lovely bright and airy.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 September 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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 (2) & Events (1)
- 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...
- 05 Nov 2026Organiser: Foxholes Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Foxholes Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Foxholes Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

With over 40 years of experience as a pharmacist, I dedicated my career to serving and supporting the local community of Hitchin. As the founder and former owner of Cross Chemist Pharmacy on Redhill Road, I built a trusted business that became a cornerstone for local health and well-being.
In recent years, I shifted my focus to the care sector, fully committing my expertise and passion to managing both Sloe Hill and Foxholes Care Homes. My approach is hands-on, ensuring I am a constant and active presence across both homes. I take pride in fostering environments where residents feel safe, respected, and supported, bringing my deep understanding of healthcare and community spirit into everything I do. I am dedicated to creating homes that offer compassionate, high-quality care and maintain a personal connection with both residents and staff.

I am responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, overseeing the care side of life, and supporting staff training. I have a passion for End-of-Life Care and Moving and Handling, ensuring that we promote our residents’ independence in regard to their mobility as and where practicable and ensuring that our staff is trained to maintain their own and our resident’s safety.
I love working at Foxholes as it is more than just a business; it’s a family. We realise that no two people are the same and strive to ensure that residents have individually tailored care plans, often going above and beyond to ensure that everyone enjoys their time at Foxholes, no matter how long their stay.
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