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Vilawan Hawkes
Care Home Manager
Elmside care home in Hitchin
Elmside care home, located in the charming old market town of Hitchin near Stevenage, offers life-enhancing residential and dementia care for up to 69 older people. Surrounded by a range of local amenities - including a train station, shops, restaurants, cafés, and traditional pubs - Elmside combines convenience with a peaceful setting. Public transport links are excellent, and residents enjoy easy access to nearby attractions, including local supermarkets, and independent cafés, just a short walk away.
The land on which Elmside now stands was sold to MHA by Hitchin’s well-known Moss family, whose grocery store legacy is fondly remembered by locals. Today, a modern two-storey building, along with Archers Court Retirement Living apartments next door, provides a supportive community for those needing daily assistance or living with dementia. Elmside’s environment is designed to feel like home, emphasising dignity, respect, and personalised care, ensuring residents and their families are at the heart of everything.
Elmside offers an engaging activities programme, with optional activities such as music therapy, armchair exercises, gardening, arts and crafts, bingo, and quizzes, enabling residents to live fulfilling and vibrant lives in a caring community.
Offers available
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20% off first six weeks
For a limited time, save 20% on the first six weeks of a self funded, permanent care placement.
3 weeks respite care for the price of 2
Book now to receive three weeks of respite care for the price of two.
Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
Dementia care at Elmside
It can be hard to imagine that life with dementia can continue to be a life well-lived; one that’s comfortable, enriching and loving. But with specialist support, in the right surroundings, dementia should never take away a person’s individuality, their dignity, or their ability to connect with the people they love the most.
We hope there’s reassurance in knowing the specialist dementia care you’ll find at Elmside care home in Hitchin embraces MHA’s industry-leading principles. It’s made possible by highly trained, devoted teams. By pioneering techniques and technology. And a deep compassion and respect for every person and each of their loved ones.
MHA offers respite care in the heart of Hitchin
Our respite breaks are an ideal short stay care solution with temporary support for you or your loved ones in our capable and experienced hands.
Why choose a respite break?
- An opportunity for carers to take a break and enjoy a holiday
- Help with further recovery after a hospital stay
- A trial visit to experience life in a care home before permanent choices are made.
Find out more about MHAs respite care
Your life with MHA
Our high standards
We’re dedicated to providing some of the highest quality care and support to older people across England and Wales, and are proud that our commitment is recognised and reflected in our independent care inspection reports.
We're a Top 20 care home group
We were are delighted to be well-recognised as one of the best care providers in the UK according to the leading care home review site, carehome.co.uk who have announced MHA as a Top 20 care home group. It is a real testament to our dedicated colleagues.
Our dedicated activities co-ordinators
We are proud that all homes have an activities co-ordinator who makes sure that the home is offering different types of engagement for you to enjoy: fulfilling the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents.
Chef prepared meals
We’re dedicated to providing high quality, freshly cooked meals, balanced menus, a range of choice and the highest food safety standards to our residents.
Your safety is our priority
When choosing an MHA care home, you can be sure of our dedication to protecting residents, caring for each individual in a safe and secure environment which is tailored to their personal needs.
Our tailored dementia care
We're passionate about providing exceptional support for people living with dementia, their family and friends.
Keeping you connected
We recognise the health and fulfilment benefits of keeping in touch with your loved ones so we actively encourage this across our care homes in ways which suit you.
Chaplaincy & spiritual support
We're proud to provide all our residents with pastoral care through our dedicated chaplaincy services. We place great importance on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of those we care for, their families and our colleagues of all faiths and none.
Seize The Day programme
Whether you've always wanted to ride a white knuckle roller coaster, enjoy a former pastime, or simply visiting a location that holds special memories, with MHA’s unique Seize The Day initiative almost anything is possible.
Compassionate end of life care
At MHA, we are here to ensure your loved one lives as comfortably as possible by managing their physical discomfort, delivering emotional, psychological and spiritual care, all while offering round-the-clock practical support.
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Your next steps
We know that choosing a care home for yourself or a loved one can feel emotional and overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you get in touch, we’ll work closely with you to make sure everything is handled with care, compassion, and understanding.
Step one
Speak to our team
Contact our friendly care team for a quick, informal chat. You can get in touch either by telephone or via our online care placement enquiry form. We'll speak to you about you or your loved one's care needs and answer any questions you might have.
Step two
Arrange a care home visit
The best way to get a sense of our care home is to pop in for a tour. We'll invite you to meet our manager, care team, and residents, and have a look around our home and its facilities. We’d be delighted to show you around!
Step three
Care home assessment of needs
We’ll carry out a thorough assessment of you or your loved one's medical, care, and mobility needs to make sure we can provide a safe and comfortable home.
Step four
Decision and availability
If we're able to support your care needs, we’ll confirm the availability of a suitable room and chat with you about when you or your loved one might be ready to move in.
Step five
Settle into your new home
When you move into our home, we welcome you or your loved one to bring along the keepsakes and belongings that make it feel like home. During the first few weeks, we’ll focus on helping you or your loved one settle in comfortably and ensuring all care needs are fully met.