Hatfield Haven
Hatfileld Heath, Stortford Road, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7DL
Residential care home · 25 beds · Hatfield Haven

- Weekly fee
- £1,400 to £1,700
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2017
- Beds
- 25
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Hatfield Haven
Hatfield Haven is a residential care home in Bishops Stortford, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for older people. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2017, the CQC rated Hatfield Haven 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.
Hatfield Haven has told us it charges £1,400 to £1,700 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Essex.
There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to Hatfield Haven include Falcon House Residential Home, Meadowbrook Care Home and Jacobs Neurological Centre. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Hatfield Haven Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2017)
- Council area
- Essex
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Hatfield Haven was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and responsive care, but the home needed better dementia training and stronger quality checks.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,400 to £1,700 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “Our fees vary from £1,400.00/wk - £1,700.00/wk depending on an assessment and your dad's needs/requirements.” | Reported by the home “Our fees vary from £1,400.00/wk - £1,700.00/wk depending on an assessment and your dad's needs/requirements.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Hatfield Haven
How much does Hatfield Haven cost?
Hatfield Haven charges £1,400 to £1,700 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Hatfield Haven?
The Care Quality Commission rated Hatfield Haven Good in October 2017. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Hatfield Haven provide nursing care?
No. Hatfield Haven is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Hatfield Haven offer dementia care?
Hatfield Haven is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Essex listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Hatfield Haven have?
Hatfield Haven is registered for up to 25 residents.
35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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