White House Care Home
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 · 1.2 km · 50 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
CQC: Good
St Catherines Nursing Home
Spring Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PR
Nursing home · 39 beds · Grovewell Estates
- Weekly fee
- £1,590
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2026
- Beds
- 39
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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St Catherines Nursing Home's reported fee
£1,590a week
About £82,680 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,180 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £246 a week less, £12,792 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,825 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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About St Catherines Nursing Home
St Catherines Nursing Home is a nursing home in Letchworth Garden City, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 39 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Grovewell Estates. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated St Catherines Nursing Home 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.
St Catherines Nursing Home has told us it charges £1,590 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £82,680 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Hertfordshire.
There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to St Catherines Nursing Home include White House Care Home, Garden City Court and Trembaths. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Grovewell Estates Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2026)
- Council area
- Hertfordshire
The CQC inspection, explained
St Catherines Nursing Home is rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with no serious concerns.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,590 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our weekly fee is £1590/week.” | Reported by the home “Our weekly fee is £1590/week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week near Hertfordshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about St Catherines Nursing Home
How much does St Catherines Nursing Home cost?
St Catherines Nursing Home charges £1,590 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for St Catherines Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated St Catherines Nursing Home Good in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does St Catherines Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. St Catherines Nursing Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does St Catherines Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Yes. St Catherines Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does St Catherines Nursing Home have?
St Catherines Nursing Home is registered for up to 39 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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 £980 to £1,300 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
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“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
See live-in carers near HertfordshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Garden City Court
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 · 1.7 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Trembaths
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 · 2.8 km · 51 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week