Baxendale Care Home
Baxendale Care Home is a residential care home in London, Barnet (N20 0EH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Baxendale Care Home
We at Baxendale Care Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care setting in the heart of London, providing specialist older person and dementia care to the community of Barnet and the surrounding N postcode area. Our home has been thoughtfully created as a place where residents can feel safe, valued, and truly at home. Nestled within the London borough of Barnet, our home benefits from the friendly, community focused atmosphere that this part of north London is known for. Residents enjoy the balance of a peaceful residential setting whilst remaining well connected to the wider capital, making it easy for family and friends to visit and stay involved in daily life at the home. Our specialisms in residential care, dementia care, and respite care allow us to support a wide range of needs. For older people who require support with day to day living, we provide compassionate, personalised care that promotes dignity and independence. For those living with dementia, our team takes time to understand each individual, their history, their preferences, and the small routines that bring comfort. This person centred approach helps residents feel recognised and reassured, even as their needs change over time. We also offer respite care, which can be a lifeline for families and carers who need short term support. Whether it follows a hospital stay, allows a regular carer time to rest, or provides a trial stay before considering longer term care, our respite provision offers the same warmth and attentive care as our permanent arrangements. Families can have peace of mind knowing their loved one is looked after in a safe, homely environment. Baxendale Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led, following our most recent inspection in May 2022. This consistent rating reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering care that is not only clinically sound but also genuinely kind, responsive to individual needs, and led by a team who take pride in what they do. For families weighing up their options, we hope this offers meaningful reassurance about the standards we uphold every day. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand that it often comes with worry, questions, and a great deal of emotion. Whether you are exploring options for a loved one living with dementia, seeking a supportive residential home for an older relative, or considering a short respite stay, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Our door is always open to visitors, and we would be delighted to show you around, answer your questions, and help you feel confident that Baxendale Care Home could be the right place to call home.
Care provided at Baxendale Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Baxendale Care Home
Where is Baxendale Care Home located?
Baxendale Care Home is a residential care home in London, Barnet, N20 0EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Baxendale Care Home provide?
Baxendale 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 Baxendale Care Home's CQC rating?
Baxendale 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 20 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Baxendale Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Baxendale Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Baxendale Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Baxendale Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Baxendale Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Baxendale 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. Baxendale 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. Baxendale 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. Baxendale 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
Baxendale 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 Baxendale Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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