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Benslow Nursing Home

Benslow Rise, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9QY
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It is well-managed and well-run and a shining example of how nursing care should be administered.Paul A(Partner of Resident/Service User)
Benslow Nursing Home, Hitchin
There is a good and kind culture throughout the homePaul A(Partner of Resident/Service User)
Benslow Nursing Home, Hitchin
Benslow Nursing Home, Hitchin

This Nursing home first opened its doors over 25 years ago and has been offering nursing care to the elderly residents of Hitchin ever since. The staff team are part of a skilled team made up of the Operations Director, two clinical leads, registered nurses and health care assistants, supported by housekeepers, general assistants, cook, administrator and activity coordinator. This home also specialises in dementia care.

Both the CQC inspection (February... 

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Care Provided by Benslow Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • 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 Care£1,300 - £1,400£1,300 - £1,400
Residential Dementia Care£1,300 - £1,400£1,200 - £1,300
Nursing Care£1,595 - £1,895£1,595 - £1,895
Nursing Dementia Care£1,595 - £1,895£1,595 - £1,895

Contact Benslow Nursing 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Tours

Onsite Tours of Benslow Nursing HomeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM)Please call us if you would like to visit for a tour, we will be happy to organise a tour guide for you.
Remote Tours of Benslow Nursing HomeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)We can offer tours via Face time, Whatsapp, zoom and Microsoft teams if prearranged. We also offer on site tours and ask you book these directly with the home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Gladys Quinn (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (29)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Visiting

  • Visitors are encouraged to visit friends and loved ones and join in with the activities and events of the home. Please do discuss with the home if you wish to visit later in the evening and at night. Family lunches are organised, please ask if you would like this.

Parking

  • A large private car park is available for staff and visitors.

Benslow Nursing Home Reviews (28)

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Benslow Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.862) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Benslow Nursing Home has 28 reviews.

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Review from Farah K (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Helena S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from John D (Husband of Resident) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Alison S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Hanna S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Ian N (Son of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Paul A (Partner of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Eleanor H (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Jill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from M W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 July 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Michelle P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Review from L D (Sister of Resident) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from P W (Grandson of Resident) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from D P (Resident / Service User) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Tony M (Husband of Resident) published on 14 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 June 2026
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 21 October 2026

Nursing general and nursing dementia room available

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Meet the Team (1)

Gladys Quinn
Gladys QuinnJob Title Registered Home ManagerJoined 2025

Gladys is highly experienced as a Home Manager, Regional and Quality Manager and brings knowledge and understanding to the role, along with the importance of strong relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benslow Nursing Home

How much does Benslow Nursing Home cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,300 and £1,400 for residential care (respite between £1,300 and £1,400), between £1,300 and £1,400 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,200 and £1,300), between £1,595 and £1,895 for nursing care (respite between £1,595 and £1,895) and between £1,595 and £1,895 for nursing dementia care (respite between £1,595 and £1,895). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Benslow Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Benslow Nursing Home have?

There are 29 Single Rooms and 3 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Benslow Nursing Home?

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

How far is Benslow Nursing Home to the centre of Hitchin?

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

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