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Top 10 Care homes in North Hertfordshire
Ranked list of the top Care homes in North Hertfordshire based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-10-08).
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Location:
North Hertfordshire
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admin district
Scored listings in this district
23
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-10-08
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2021
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 0%
G: 74%
RI: 22%
I: 4%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
Tip: open “CQC” to verify details.
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 39
SG6 2AB
|
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY | SG6 2AB | Good | 2025-10-08 |
| 2 |
Score: 39
SG7 6EN
|
BALDOCK | SG7 6EN | Good | 2025-06-24 |
| 3 |
Score: 38
SG4 7NN
|
HITCHIN | SG4 7NN | Good | 2025-05-15 |
| 4 |
Score: 38
SG5 2EN
|
HITCHIN | SG5 2EN | Good | 2024-12-19 |
| 5 |
Score: 38
SG4 7LU
|
HITCHIN | SG4 7LU | Good | 2024-08-09 |
| 6 |
Score: 37
SG5 2TP
|
HITCHIN | SG5 2TP | Good | 2022-10-26 |
| 7 |
Score: 37
SG6 2PP
|
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY | SG6 2PP | Good | 2021-05-27 |
| 8 |
Score: 36
SG8 5LZ
|
ROYSTON | SG8 5LZ | Good | 2021-12-25 |
| 9 |
Score: 36
SG4 7HT
|
HITCHIN | SG4 7HT | Good | 2020-01-17 |
| 10 |
Score: 36
SG4 9JG
|
HITCHIN | SG4 9JG | Good | 2019-11-13 |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this district: 2025-10-08.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.
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