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The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Graveley, Hitchin, SG4 7LU
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05 January 2026
Thank you so much for the care and respect that you have shown to A during his stay. We have noticed that he is happy here and has said he is happy, and people here are kind and friendly. Staff are very respectful and treat visitors so kindly. A always looks immaculate, and he is treated with person
centered care. Staff are interested to hear about him, his life, interests and character. We would always recommend your lovely home to anyone. Thanks again.
08 August 2025
Mum is very well looked after. Staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for the carers.
Thank you to everyone.
22 April 2025
We cannot thank the team at Halcyon Days enough for the unexpected stay my mum experienced after a nasty fall. The team, as a whole, were very caring. They not only helped our mum. They helped reassure us not having experienced anything like this before. Please keep on caring! you are a lovely bunch
and we are externally grateful for your care and support this month.
07 February 2025
My dad is in the dementia section and is well cared for by the staff. The staff are supportive and friendly. The care home is situated in a nice quiet area and easy to find parking.
The care home is very spacious, lots of room for everyone to move around and a big dining area to get together and
eat, socialise rather than being stuck in their room. The management are approachable, if you have any concerns you want to raise
07 February 2025
Really good, kind and efficient care.
28 January 2025
I am very happy that Halcyon Days staff are very caring for my mother. Everyone greets her even when just walking in the corridor. They know everyone's individual needs and keep relatives updated. I particularly enjoy that they keep her sense of humour going. I am so grateful she is cared for.
23 September 2024
I would like to thank all the staff at Halcyon Days Care Home in gravely. I visited my mother today, she was so happy and the staff made us feel so at ease. My mother said she is thoroughly enjoying herself here. The staff made every effort to make sure that my mother had everything she needed. The
place has a fantastic atmosphere. I thank you all for the care that you are giving to Mum and the welcome you gave me and my son.
18 June 2024
Over the past 2 months, I have visited my daughter weekly. She was sent there after recovering in hospital for 4 weeks having been knocked down by a car.
She was very run down when the accident occurred, so I was delighted to see her gradually improving in health, having regular meals and good
company of people who talked to her. The feeling of friendship was felt immediately on entering the centre. The staff are welcoming and caring to all of the patients. It is a very well-run care home.
17 May 2024
We are very happy with the care my auntie received. The staff are great and always welcoming, my aunt is very happy and contented. We have seen some great improvement in the home with decorating and making it more modern, very pleased.
14 May 2024
Such a comfortable environment for my father, all staff are professional and caring and are extremely good listeners. Very attentive and speak to all residents as human beings. Dignity and respect form a strong base to work from.
13 May 2024
As you can imagine I was apprehensive when my wife went into Halcyon Care Home after being together in marriage for 67 years. I am so relieved at the kindness of all the staff and the way they look after her. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
09 November 2023
I visit my aunt fairly regularly and I always find the staff very polite and helpful. Having not eaten I could not say what the food was like, but my aunt tells me the food is ok. I did take something to her room once and it seemed quite reasonable and comfortable. My wife was in a similar care home
and I know that although the Victorian buildings are suitable they can be difficult to maintain. On the whole, I think you all do a fantastic job.
26 September 2023
My husband was taken ill once again recently but this was quickly identified and monitored and action was taken in accordance with our wishes for him to be looked after in the home rather than sent to the hospital. All the staff are very caring and do their best to keep the residents happy and
comfortable and monitor them constantly and make sure they keep well hydrated. The management is always approachable and available to talk over any concerns we have and receptive to suggestions. I and the family are very happy with the care my husband is receiving, it is a bonus to have lovely surroundings and to be able to sit outside in the garden when the weather permits. I would also like to say how kind the carers are to me and the family when we visit, making sure that we are looked after as well, there is always a cup of tea waiting!
14 September 2023
Nan is quite settled until we arrive! The carers are very good with her, she has regained lost weight and they calm her down when she is upset. I’m content that she is well looked after and she has kind friends around her, even though they sadly struggle to recall each other's names.
14 July 2023
My dad is currently residing at Halcyon Days on respite care. Which we are hoping/expecting to become permanent. Dad has gone from being unsafe and scared at home, neglecting himself and being very sad and lonely to being happy, taking care of himself. The staff genuinely care care for the residents
and I see them interacting with empathy and compassion with residents. The environment is clean and always smells fresh. the grounds are stunning. As a family, we no longer have the constant worry.
21 March 2023
I would like to say a very big thank you and praise all the staff at Halcyon Days Care Home in gravely for all their input for the Valentine’s Day celebration I know all the residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves as much as I did, the effort that went into the event was excellent, wonderful food so
much of it, fantastic atmosphere with great entertainment can’t wait for the next get together well done.
I also must congratulate and thank all the staff for doing something which to me was over and above their duties, it was mine and my husband's wedding anniversary of fifty-five years and when I went to visit him on that day there was a card which had been written by him with the help of the carers and a wonderful bouquet of flowers, I was truly touched and my husband looked so chuffed. I thank you all for the care you not only give to him but to all the residents, many thanks.
22 November 2022
A beautiful setting.
Seems well organised, and he seems well and happy.
22 November 2022
The resident has only been here a couple of days, but from what I've seen has settled in very well, and the staff are always about to help.
22 November 2022
Very pleasant.
My friend moved here on Monday and seems to have settled very well.
The staff seem very friendly and pleasant.
17 November 2022
Helpful staff - assisted with all queries.
Happy with the care my dad is receiving.
Care home is clean and is still keeping measures in place.
Only bad this was some leftover hair on the floor from a haircut.
Latest Reviews for Halcyon Days
05 January 2026
Thank you so much for the care and respect that you have shown to A during his stay. We have noticed that he is happy here and has said he is happy, and people here are kind and friendly. Staff are very respectful and treat visitors so kindly. A always looks immaculate, and he is treated with person
centered care. Staff are interested to hear about him, his life, interests and character. We would always recommend your lovely home to anyone. Thanks again.
08 August 2025
Mum is very well looked after. Staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for the carers.
Thank you to everyone.
22 April 2025
We cannot thank the team at Halcyon Days enough for the unexpected stay my mum experienced after a nasty fall. The team, as a whole, were very caring. They not only helped our mum. They helped reassure us not having experienced anything like this before. Please keep on caring! you are a lovely bunch
and we are externally grateful for your care and support this month.
07 February 2025
My dad is in the dementia section and is well cared for by the staff. The staff are supportive and friendly. The care home is situated in a nice quiet area and easy to find parking.
The care home is very spacious, lots of room for everyone to move around and a big dining area to get together and
eat, socialise rather than being stuck in their room. The management are approachable, if you have any concerns you want to raise
07 February 2025
Really good, kind and efficient care.
28 January 2025
I am very happy that Halcyon Days staff are very caring for my mother. Everyone greets her even when just walking in the corridor. They know everyone's individual needs and keep relatives updated. I particularly enjoy that they keep her sense of humour going. I am so grateful she is cared for.
23 September 2024
I would like to thank all the staff at Halcyon Days Care Home in gravely. I visited my mother today, she was so happy and the staff made us feel so at ease. My mother said she is thoroughly enjoying herself here. The staff made every effort to make sure that my mother had everything she needed. The
place has a fantastic atmosphere. I thank you all for the care that you are giving to Mum and the welcome you gave me and my son.
18 June 2024
Over the past 2 months, I have visited my daughter weekly. She was sent there after recovering in hospital for 4 weeks having been knocked down by a car.
She was very run down when the accident occurred, so I was delighted to see her gradually improving in health, having regular meals and good
company of people who talked to her. The feeling of friendship was felt immediately on entering the centre. The staff are welcoming and caring to all of the patients. It is a very well-run care home.
17 May 2024
We are very happy with the care my auntie received. The staff are great and always welcoming, my aunt is very happy and contented. We have seen some great improvement in the home with decorating and making it more modern, very pleased.
14 May 2024
Such a comfortable environment for my father, all staff are professional and caring and are extremely good listeners. Very attentive and speak to all residents as human beings. Dignity and respect form a strong base to work from.
13 May 2024
As you can imagine I was apprehensive when my wife went into Halcyon Care Home after being together in marriage for 67 years. I am so relieved at the kindness of all the staff and the way they look after her. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
09 November 2023
I visit my aunt fairly regularly and I always find the staff very polite and helpful. Having not eaten I could not say what the food was like, but my aunt tells me the food is ok. I did take something to her room once and it seemed quite reasonable and comfortable. My wife was in a similar care home
and I know that although the Victorian buildings are suitable they can be difficult to maintain. On the whole, I think you all do a fantastic job.
26 September 2023
My husband was taken ill once again recently but this was quickly identified and monitored and action was taken in accordance with our wishes for him to be looked after in the home rather than sent to the hospital. All the staff are very caring and do their best to keep the residents happy and
comfortable and monitor them constantly and make sure they keep well hydrated. The management is always approachable and available to talk over any concerns we have and receptive to suggestions. I and the family are very happy with the care my husband is receiving, it is a bonus to have lovely surroundings and to be able to sit outside in the garden when the weather permits. I would also like to say how kind the carers are to me and the family when we visit, making sure that we are looked after as well, there is always a cup of tea waiting!
14 September 2023
Nan is quite settled until we arrive! The carers are very good with her, she has regained lost weight and they calm her down when she is upset. I’m content that she is well looked after and she has kind friends around her, even though they sadly struggle to recall each other's names.
14 July 2023
My dad is currently residing at Halcyon Days on respite care. Which we are hoping/expecting to become permanent. Dad has gone from being unsafe and scared at home, neglecting himself and being very sad and lonely to being happy, taking care of himself. The staff genuinely care care for the residents
and I see them interacting with empathy and compassion with residents. The environment is clean and always smells fresh. the grounds are stunning. As a family, we no longer have the constant worry.
21 March 2023
I would like to say a very big thank you and praise all the staff at Halcyon Days Care Home in gravely for all their input for the Valentine’s Day celebration I know all the residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves as much as I did, the effort that went into the event was excellent, wonderful food so
much of it, fantastic atmosphere with great entertainment can’t wait for the next get together well done.
I also must congratulate and thank all the staff for doing something which to me was over and above their duties, it was mine and my husband's wedding anniversary of fifty-five years and when I went to visit him on that day there was a card which had been written by him with the help of the carers and a wonderful bouquet of flowers, I was truly touched and my husband looked so chuffed. I thank you all for the care you not only give to him but to all the residents, many thanks.
22 November 2022
A beautiful setting.
Seems well organised, and he seems well and happy.
22 November 2022
The resident has only been here a couple of days, but from what I've seen has settled in very well, and the staff are always about to help.
22 November 2022
Very pleasant.
My friend moved here on Monday and seems to have settled very well.
The staff seem very friendly and pleasant.
17 November 2022
Helpful staff - assisted with all queries.
Happy with the care my dad is receiving.
Care home is clean and is still keeping measures in place.
Only bad this was some leftover hair on the floor from a haircut.