Heath Lodge is a nursing home in Welwyn, run by GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd (part of Gold Care Homes). It has 67 registered beds and supports older people, people living with dementia, younger adults and people with mental health needs.
CQC rated it Good overall in March 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 30 March 2026
Rated 5 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
Heath Lodge 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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Halcyon Days
Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG4 7LU · Residential care home · 57 beds
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 3 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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Autumn Vale Care Centre
Welwyn, Hertfordshire · AL6 9SN · Nursing home · 69 beds0.0 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 7 years ago
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Three Oaks Care Home Limited
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire · AL6 0PR · Residential care home · 13 beds0.4 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Requires improvement
Rated 6 years ago
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Hillcrest
Welwyn, Hertfordshire · AL6 0PL · Residential care home · 9 beds0.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Broadview
Welwyn, Hertfordshire · AL6 0PL · Residential care home · 8 beds0.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Homeside
Welwyn, Hertfordshire · AL6 0PL · Residential care home · 8 beds0.8 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 6 years ago
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Knebworth Care Home
Knebworth, Hertfordshire · SG3 6JE · Nursing home · 71 beds1.7 km
Good
S: GoodE: GoodC: GoodR: GoodW: Good
Rated 2 years ago
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