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Halcyon DaysHertfordshire
Rated:GoodResidential

Halcyon Days

The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LU
01438362245
Care Type

Residential Care

Last Inspection

9 June 2026

Provider

GCH (Hertfordshire) Ltd

Beds

57 beds

About Halcyon Days

Halcyon Days is a residential care home in Hertfordshire, providing accommodation and personal care for people including those living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Halcyon Days is a care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 57 people, including those living with dementia. Currently 50 people live there. The CQC rated the service good overall, with well-led improving from requires improvement since the last inspection.

People and relatives spoke positively about the registered manager and staff, feeling safe and well cared for.

Inspectors found some areas needing attention, including pressure care oversight, medicine record-keeping around patches, and infection control practices such as handwashing, with improvements made after feedback. Some people and relatives felt staff were stretched, leading to occasional missed tasks like hair brushing or changing bedding. Overall, people were supported in line with their wishes and had good relationships with staff.

Source: CQC assessment, 9 June 2026

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenCommunal LoungeDining RoomCafe BarHairdresserActivities ProgrammeEn-suite Rooms

Could the NHS fund Halcyon Days's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Location

The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LU

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Halcyon Days

CQC overall rating

Good

Last inspection: 9 June 2026

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