Walkern Lodge

Walkern Lodge is a residential care home in Stevenage, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Cygnet Health Care, which operates 68 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2017.

At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated Walkern Lodge 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.

Walkern Lodge 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 Walkern Lodge include Julians House, Scarborough House and Jubilee Court, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.