Martins House
Stevenage, SG1 · 0.5 km · 60 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
- Weekly fee
- from £1,710
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2024
- Beds
- 54
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Wisden Court's stated fee
£1,710a week
About £88,920 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,420 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,090a week
The typical live-in carer near Hertfordshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £620 a week less, £32,240 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,065 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Stevenage
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Hertfordshire
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 Wisden Court
Wisden Court is a residential care home in Stevenage, in the Hertfordshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 54 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Runwood, which operates 66 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published July 2024, the CQC rated Wisden Court 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.
Wisden Court charges from £1,710 a week for respite care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £88,920 a year. It is about 12% above the typical residential fee in Hertfordshire of £1,530 a week.
There are 255 registered care homes in Hertfordshire. The nearest to Wisden Court include Martins House, Jubilee Court and Walkern Lodge, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Runwood Homes Limited
- Brand
- Runwood
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2024)
- Council area
- Hertfordshire
- Town
- Stevenage
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind care and good support, but people were put at risk by weak safety 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Respite care | from £1,710 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Respite Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,710” View on Wisden Court’s website | From the home's website “Respite Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,710” View on Wisden Court’s website |
| Residential dementia care | from £1,610 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: From £1,610” View on Wisden Court’s website | From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: From £1,610” View on Wisden Court’s website |
| Residential care | from £1,610 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “Self-Funded Residential Care: From £1,610” View on Wisden Court’s website |
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
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Common questions about Wisden Court
How much does Wisden Court cost?
Wisden Court charges from £1,710 a week for respite 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 Wisden Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Wisden Court Good in July 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Wisden Court provide nursing care?
No. Wisden Court is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Wisden Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Wisden Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Wisden Court have?
Wisden Court is registered for up to 54 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.
Everjoy K.
3 reviews
From £1,225 a week, 24 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
Sithabile Tabile M.
5 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 33 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Hertfordshire
Enoch m.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
Emmanuel E.
4 reviews
From £980 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Hertfordshire. Can care for a couple
“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
Jubilee Court
Stevenage, SG1 · 1.1 km · 91 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
Walkern Lodge
Stevenage, SG1 · 1.4 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCygnet Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,530 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week