Highbury Rise

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About Us

Highbury Rise is a residential care home in Hitchin in Hertfordshire. We support older people, including those living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement, and it would be wrong to open with anything else. We know what the inspectors found, we have an improvement plan and we are working through it with our staff team, with families and with the local authority. If you are considering a place here you are entitled to ask exactly what is being put right and how progress is being checked, and we will answer that directly.

What we are working to protect while we make those changes is the part of this home that people value. Rooms that belong to the person in them. Staff who know somebody well enough to notice when they are not themselves. A day that is not run by a timetable. Visitors welcome without fuss.

For people living with dementia we focus on familiarity and time, keeping the same staff involved wherever we can and learning about a person's life from their family so that we can reassure rather than correct.

Respite guests are welcome, and for some families a short stay is a sensible way to see how things go before any longer decision is made.

Please come and look round, talk to the staff and ask us the difficult questions. We would rather have that conversation than not.

Common questions about Highbury Rise

Where is Highbury Rise located?

Highbury Rise is a residential care home in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Highbury Rise provide?

Highbury Rise is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Highbury Rise's CQC rating?

Highbury Rise is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 27 January 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Highbury Rise provide dementia care?

Yes. Highbury Rise supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Highbury Rise offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Highbury Rise offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Highbury Rise

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Highbury Rise

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Highbury Rise is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Highbury Rise is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Highbury Rise offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Highbury Rise is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 27 January 2026
  • Report published: 27 January 2026

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe: Requires Improvement
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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Typical weekly fees in the East

Highbury Rise has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Highbury Rise. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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