LIGHT AND HOPE
17 Days Close, Hatfield, AL10 0SD
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 10 May 2023
Last inspected 22 March 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 10 May 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Inadequate
2 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2022
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
Burvill House Surgery
0.4 mi
6 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Superdrug
0.1 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.5 mi
4 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)
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.