Athenaeum Residential Care Home
Athenaeum Residential Care Home is a residential care home in London, Barnet (N20 9AH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Athenaeum Residential Care Home
Athenaeum Residential Care Home is in Barnet, north London, and we provide residential care for older people along with respite stays for shorter periods, whether planned in advance or needed quickly. Moving into a care home is a big change, and our first job is to make this feel like somewhere a person lives rather than somewhere they have been put. Mostly that is a matter of detail. Rooms are people's own, with their own furniture and photographs. Visitors come when it suits them. Residents decide when to get up, where to sit, what they want to eat and whether they want company or quiet. We help with personal care, dressing, medication and mobility, doing as much or as little as somebody needs. Where a resident can still manage their own washing or fold their own clothes, that is theirs to keep. Dementia care is a large part of what we do, and we treat it as caring for a person rather than managing a condition. We keep routines steady and surroundings familiar, give people time instead of hurrying them, and ask families about earlier life, because knowing that someone taught for thirty years, or always liked the radio on early, tells us a great deal when words have become unreliable. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. You are welcome to visit on an ordinary day and ask us the awkward questions as well as the easy ones.
Care provided at Athenaeum Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 12 March 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Athenaeum Residential Care Home
Where is Athenaeum Residential Care Home located?
Athenaeum Residential Care Home is a residential care home in London, Barnet, N20 9AH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Athenaeum Residential Care Home provide?
Athenaeum Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Athenaeum Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Athenaeum Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 12 March 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Athenaeum Residential Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Athenaeum Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Athenaeum Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Athenaeum Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Athenaeum Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Athenaeum Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Athenaeum Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Athenaeum Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Athenaeum Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the London
Athenaeum Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,250 to £1,650 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Athenaeum Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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