Halcyon Days is a residential care home in Hitchin, run by GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd (part of Gold Care Homes). CQC registers it for 57 places and supports older people, people living with dementia and younger adults.
CQC rated it Good overall in June 2026, and Good in all five key questions. Across Hertfordshire, 77% of the 216 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding.
CQC rating
Good
Published 9 June 2026
Rated 3 months ago
- SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
- EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
- CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
- ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
- Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
Read the full inspection report on cqc.org.uk ↗
How it compares in Hertfordshire
Halcyon Days is in the Good tier, alongside 120 other homes in Hertfordshire.
Of the 216 rated care homes here, 77% are Good or Outstanding
(England: 83%).
- Outstanding 9 (4%)
- Good, with Outstanding areas 12 (5%)
- Good 121 (49%)
- Good, with an area to improve 24 (10%)
- Requires improvement 48 (20%)
- Inadequate 2 (1%)
- Not yet rated 29 (12%)
Half of Hertfordshire's ratings are more than 6.6 years old. How tiers work
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The provider's other homes
GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd runs 5 care homes registered with CQC: 5 Good.
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Martins House
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · SG1 5LL · Residential care home · 60 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Autumn Vale Care Centre
Welwyn, Hertfordshire · AL6 9SN · Nursing home · 69 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Heath Lodge
Welwyn, Hertfordshire · AL6 9SN · Nursing home · 67 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 5 months ago
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Queensway House
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP2 5NP · Nursing home · 80 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 4 years ago
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Care homes nearby
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Pinelodge Care Home
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · SG1 4YS · Nursing home · 140 beds1.1 km
Requires improvement
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 7 years ago
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Wymondley Nursing & Residential Care Home
Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG4 7HT · Nursing home · 59 beds1.9 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Wisden Court
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · SG1 5JD · Residential care home · 54 beds2.2 km
Good
S: Requires improvementE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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Martins House
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · SG1 5LL · Residential care home · 60 beds2.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: OutstandingW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Julians House
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · SG1 3ES · Residential care home · 7 beds2.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 8 years ago
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Walkern Lodge
Stevenage, Hertfordshire · SG1 3QX · Residential care home · 4 beds2.5 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 4 years ago
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