Hillcrest

Hillcrest is a residential care home in Welwyn, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Candour Care Services (Hillcrest). The home has been registered since December 2013.

At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated Hillcrest 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.

Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest include Broadview, Homeside and Three Oaks Care Home Limited. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.