
Hazel End has a lovely welcoming atmosphere and the facilities and decor are excellent.Rachael B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The culture is one of real warmth and dignity, with truly individual care.Marina W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All-in-all a very successful visit and we would be happy to use Hazel End again.Karen C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Hazel End has a lovely welcoming atmosphere and the facilities and decor are excellent.Rachael B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The culture is one of real warmth and dignity, with truly individual care.Marina W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All-in-all a very successful visit and we would be happy to use Hazel End again.Karen C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Hazel End is located in the market town of Bishop's Stortford and provides tailored residential and dementia care for up to 66 residents in single rooms with fitted furniture and en suite wet rooms, supporting privacy and dignity.
Hazel End continues to welcome new residents for residential and dementia care, for both shorter and permanent stays.
The home offers impressive facilities, including a coffee area, Sky Bar area, Cinema Room,...
Care Provided by Hazel End Care Home
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 66 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Hazel End will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hazel End Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hazel End 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
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Claire Sparks (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2019
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at Hazel End care home.
Parking
- On-site parking including disabled parking provision.
Hazel End Care Home Reviews (85)
Hazel End Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.765) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hazel End Care Home has 85 reviews.
My mother has been a resident at Hazel End for nearly 3 years. The home not only more than meets our needs, but the staff always manage to be able to go the extra mile. In our dealings with the management, any issues that we have raised have been resolved to the best of their ability instantly, which I must state is no mean feat with the number of residents and staff whom at some time must need issues resolved. I feel I made an excellent choice choosing Hazel End. Alan.
I cannot fault the staff and management. I feel safe here, they go out of their way to help you in every way they can. Nothing is too much for them to help you in any way that they can. The house keeping team I cannot fault. I would recommend Hazel End Care Home to anyone thinking of coming into care.
The staff was fantastic With our mum with her transition into the home they always show empathy and are caring. My mum has thrived being here in the short time she has and now always has a smile on her face it has now taken a big burden off us as a family knowing she is well looked after and her needs are met a beautiful family home
Clean, friendly, caring , safe lots to do and dignified care.
Thank you for taking the time to review Hazel End and we are pleased that you rate our facilities as excellent. Thank you for your lovely feedback, which I'll pass on to our team. Our team are passionate about providing the best care tailored to each of our residents.
There have been quite a few changes in caring and other staff, but seem to have gone through smoothly without affecting residents. Continuity of staff and routines is of paramount importance to residents suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's conditions, and this has been handled by management and care staff most admirably. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to review Hazel End and we are pleased that you rate our care/ support as excellent. We appreciate your kind comments, which I will pass on to my team. We aim to support our residents with colleagues they are familiar with to ensure familiarity and peace of mind.
A modern and calm safe place where my mum seems settled and happy.
Thank you for taking the time to review Hazel End and we are pleased that you rate our home as excellent in all areas. Thank you for your kind comment, which I'll circulate. We're very pleased that your Mum is happy living at Hazel End.
The guidance and health care has been very very supportive and personal to me. I have enjoyed the activities with the rest of the members of staff and residents here. The quality of the facilities available adds to the overall enjoyment of my time here. It's a very nice home to stay in.
Thank you for taking the time to review Hazel End Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you rate our home as excellent in all areas. I will pass on your kind comments to all colleagues at Hazel End. I am so happy to hear that you feel very supported by us and that you're enjoying the activities...
The home has stimulated my dad and kept him going for the last couple of years but it's the little things that have stopped me give excellent all round. I've had to remind cares on more than one occasion to do things that I don't find acceptable.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on Hazel End care home and we are pleased that you rate our staff as excellent. We appreciated meeting with you in person to review your dad's care plan and it is our pleasure that he lives in our home. My door is always open to discuss all aspects of care and day-to-day life at our home.
The medical care and support are very good and any NHS service is arranged quickly whenever needed.
For me, one of the best facilities is the lifestyle ladies, who offer residents daily activities to keep them active and entertained.
I love reading the daily social posts which provide comfort whenever I spot my mother taking part. The lifestyle team celebrates any special day, holiday, or birthday so something is happening every day.
The food is mostly very good.
Both mum and I find the staff very helpful, friendly and supportive.
I think the food could improve slightly and the cleaning regime could do with improving but overall it's a lovely care home with lovely staff and as long as Dad is happy that's the main thing.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review and we are pleased you rate our overall experience as very good. We appreciate your lovely comments on how special our staff are and I will make sure that they are aware of this. We are so very glad your dad is happy and settled and we welcome...
Hazel End is a modern care home, which almost feels like a hotel and has been our mother's home now for almost a year. After a period of adapting she now seems much happier and settled than before. There is a range of activities that seems to cater to everyone. The staff are very friendly, caring and responsive to requests. Visiting can be at any time and we are always welcomed with a smile.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are immensely proud of our home and our wonderful team, they will be delighted to receive such high praise.
My mum moved to Hazel End a few months ago. All the staff have been amazing, friendly, welcoming, reassuring, helpful, and understanding. Care staff are always willing to discuss my concerns and answer any questions I might have about Mum. Any issues have been sorted out quickly. The care home is lovely and modern. More like a hotel and less like the care homes of old. Mum is still 'settling in' so things are difficult at times but I know I made the right decision and that Mum is being well looked after. Thank you to all (including 'behind the scenes staff' that I never see).
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you think so highly of our team and our home. We are very glad that you chose us to care for Mum, we are enjoying getting to know her and spending time with her.
Hazel End is a real home from home, I often describe it as a little hotel which is always warm and cosy. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and they go the extra mile to organise daily activities to keep the residents occupied and entertained. The staff are fond of Mum and she couldn't be anywhere better in my view.
It was a joy to read your review, thank you so much for your kind words. We are all very fond of Mum and love having her living here with us.
As a family we have been most impressed by Hazel End’s care for our mother. Carers assess her needs on a daily basis and treat her as an individual and allow her to be herself. The care has been professional and kind and our mother regards Hazel End as her home, largely due to the family atmosphere fostered by carers. The senior carers are exemplary in their understanding of her needs and their willingness to meet them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home, we appreciate your kind words.
Well - a very pleasant surprise. The home has only been open a few years. Lovely and modern - pet guinea pig in the foyer. Treated it to its lunch - great! Staff very friendly. Thought the place perfect. One staff member in particular was very attentive. Could not wish for more to be honest.
Thank you so much for your kind words, the guinea pigs like to greet our guests as they arrive, especially if it means they'll get their lunch. I am delighted to hear how happy you are with Hazel End, I will pass your comments on to my team.
I would recommend Hazel End Care Home to friends and family. It's very comfortable.
Thank you for your lovely review of Hazel End. We are very pleased that you are comfortable and enjoy living with us.
From first entering the home I was greeted with warmth and a smile. All the staff were so friendly and my friend is the happiest she has been for a long time, even saying she wished she had made the move sooner.
Thank you for your review, we are so glad you love our staff and our home.
My nan moved to Hazel End Care Home four months ago and the care she has received has made such an impact on her health. The manager's door is always open and any issues have been dealt with promptly and with care and compassion. We cannot thank the home enough.
Thank you or your review and your kind words about our home.
The home have a schedule of activities to keep the residents occupied and engaged through the week and our family has really enjoyed the celebrations, inviting families in to share with their loved ones.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you love our home and staff.
Outstanding care from every member of the staff including those not directly involved in dad’s care (housekeeping, reception, kitchen etc). Carers are very well aware of dads needs and understanding of his Alzheimer’s. They encourage him and support him in every possible way. As soon as we visit, we get an update on how he is doing, from every member of the staff we meet on the way to visit him. We could not recommend Hazel End Care Home highly enough. A very happy and supportive home.
Thank you for your review and your kind comments regarding our staff. We are so glad you love Hazel End.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 November 2022Good
- 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
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 03 September 2026We currently have three vacancies for care. Please contact Hazel End directly to discuss your enquiry.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across the Three Counties are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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Meet the Team (2)

My Name is Claire Sparks and I am the Home Manager at Hazel End Care Home,
I have worked in care for 9 years starting off in the community and then coming to Hazel End just before we opened our doors.
Prior to working in care, I worked in the hospital as a domestic and one lady thanked me for supporting her and she sadly passed away. This really made me rethink and I was proud of myself for supporting her and had a sense of fulfilment for how grateful she was.
I started working at Hazel End as a Senior Carer, I progressed to Deputy Manager then Care Manager and now Home Manager. I have learnt so much working at Hazel End Care Home and progressed within the home. I'm proud to support our residents and make each day enjoyable living with us.

My name is Kerry Jeffrey and I am a Team Leader at Hazel End Care Home.
I started working in the care sector 15 years ago after seeing the support my dad had from the nursing team before he passed away. I felt I wanted to give something back to the community and joined a local care team working in the community as a senior carer and then as an area lead. I then moved onto the local hospital working on the wards as an assistant but wanted to get back to the care side of things, so went back out into the community with a hospital at home team until Covid struck. I then applied to work at Hazel End Care Home as a senior carer. This was my first time in a care home, and I loved the close-knit teamwork that you get compared to being out on your own.
I have now been at Hazel End for 4 years and in that time, I have worked my way up to Deputy Manager. When taken over by Anchor I took on the role of Team Leader so I was able to support staff daily on the floor. I like the position I am in as it gives me the opportunity to be a role model for new starters.
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