Fortis Care
Fortis Care is a home care agency in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (SG1 2XU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Fortis Care
We at Fortis Care Hertfordshire are proud to offer compassionate home care across Stevenage and the wider Hertfordshire community, supporting people to live well and safely within the familiar comfort of their own homes. As a home care provider rooted in the SG postcode area, we bring our support directly to where it matters most: your doorstep. Rather than asking those we care for to adapt to a new environment, we step into the spaces where memories have been made and routines feel natural. Whether you live in a quiet residential street, a bustling neighbourhood, or a sheltered setting elsewhere in Stevenage, our team travels to you, offering a consistent and reassuring presence woven gently into the rhythm of daily life. Our care is shaped around the individual, and we welcome a wide breadth of needs. We support older people who may benefit from a helping hand with daily routines, personal care, or companionship. We work alongside adults with learning disabilities and autism, championing independence, choice, and meaningful daily experiences. For those living with mental health needs, we provide steady, understanding support that respects emotional wellbeing as much as practical care. We also assist people with physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and younger adults navigating their own unique journeys. In practice, this means our care can look very different from one household to the next. For one person, it may be a morning visit to assist with washing, dressing, and breakfast, setting a calm tone for the day. For another, it may involve support with medication, mobility, or accompanying them to appointments and social activities in the local community. Families often tell us that the greatest comfort comes from knowing a familiar, trusted carer is arriving, someone who understands their loved one's preferences, communication style, and small daily rituals that make a house feel like home. We also recognise that home care is rarely just about the person receiving support. It is about reassuring sons, daughters, partners, and friends who want the very best for someone they love. We aim to be a steady point of contact for families, keeping communication open, listening carefully, and adapting our approach as needs evolve over time. Following our most recent CQC inspection in September 2022, we are pleased to hold an overall rating of Good, with Good ratings across all five key domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this independent assessment offers meaningful reassurance. It reflects that our care is delivered safely, that outcomes for the people we support are positive, that kindness and dignity sit at the heart of every visit, that we respond thoughtfully to changing needs, and that our leadership fosters a culture where good care can thrive. If you are exploring home care options in Stevenage or the surrounding Hertfordshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us at Fortis Care Hertfordshire. Choosing support for yourself or a loved one is a deeply personal decision, and we are here to listen without pressure, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand what tailored home care could look like for your family. Whatever stage you are at in your search, we would be glad to walk that path alongside you.
Care provided at Fortis Care
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 24 September 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Fortis Care
Where is Fortis Care located?
Fortis Care is a home care agency based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (SG1 2XU), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Fortis Care provide?
Fortis Care is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Fortis Care's CQC rating?
Fortis Care is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Fortis Care
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Fortis Care Hertfordshire does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Fortis Care Hertfordshire covers roughly 10 miles from Stevenage.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the East
Fortis Care Hertfordshire has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £28 to £33 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Fortis Care Hertfordshire. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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