Elmside

Elmside is a residential care home in Hitchin, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 69 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Methodist Homes, which operates 69 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Elmside Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Elmside has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hertfordshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to Elmside include Westbourne Care Home, 17 Walsworth Road and Lavender Fields - Care Home with Nursing. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.