Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Chaseways

1 Chaseways, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0AS

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 27 November 2020

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Last inspected 2 March 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 24 Mar 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Requires Improvement

Rating improved from Inadequate

3 rated inspections on record · First rated November 2018

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Princess Alexandra Hospital

74.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

2.8 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Bell Street Surgery

1.1 mi

2 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Village Pharmacy

1.1 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.2 mi

1 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Hertfordshire (2025–26)

£906

per week, residential

£1,036

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

65

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

14.8% of people in Hertfordshire are aged 65 or over

51.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited

35

locations

87%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds6
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast
Last inspected2 March 2021
Registered with CQC since12 October 2017
Registered managerSherry Sabine Packard

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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