Shaftesbury Brookside House
Shaftesbury Brookside House is a residential care home in London, Barnet (HA8 8YD). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Shaftesbury Brookside House
We at Shaftesbury Brookside House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the London Borough of Barnet, providing specialist residential care for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the HA postcode area, our home is ideally placed for families across North West London who are looking for compassionate, person centred support in a comfortable and familiar community setting. Our home offers a calm and homely environment where residents can feel truly settled. Situated in a well connected part of Barnet, we combine the convenience of London living with the peaceful atmosphere that makes daily life feel relaxed and reassuring. Residents benefit from communal spaces designed to encourage companionship, alongside quieter areas where individuals can enjoy their own time, hobbies, or visits from loved ones. The breadth of care we provide reflects our commitment to welcoming individuals from all walks of life. We support older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia, mental health needs, learning disabilities or autism, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. We also offer respite care for families who need short term support, whether that is following a hospital stay, during a period of recovery, or to give regular carers a well deserved break. In practice, this means each resident receives care shaped around their own story, preferences, and abilities. Our team takes time to truly understand every person we support, so that daily routines, activities, and interactions feel meaningful rather than clinical. Families can feel reassured knowing their loved one is treated as an individual, with dignity and respect at the heart of everything we do. We are especially proud to hold an Outstanding overall rating from the Care Quality Commission. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the trust placed in us by the people we care for. Within that rating, we were judged Outstanding in three key areas: Caring, Responsive, and Well led, alongside Good ratings for Safe and Effective. For families, this means our home has been formally recognised for the warmth of our relationships with residents, the way we adapt care to meet changing needs, and the strength of our leadership and culture. It is a standard we work hard to uphold every single day. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the emotions that come with it. Whether you are exploring long term residential care, dementia support, or a short respite stay, we invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and arrange a visit. At Shaftesbury Brookside House, you will find a team ready to listen, reassure, and welcome your loved one into a community where they can feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
Care provided at Shaftesbury Brookside House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 30 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Shaftesbury Brookside House
Where is Shaftesbury Brookside House located?
Shaftesbury Brookside House is a residential care home in London, Barnet, HA8 8YD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Shaftesbury Brookside House provide?
Shaftesbury Brookside House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Shaftesbury Brookside House's CQC rating?
Shaftesbury Brookside House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 30 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Shaftesbury Brookside House provide dementia care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Brookside House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Shaftesbury Brookside House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Brookside House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Shaftesbury Brookside House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Shaftesbury Brookside House 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. Shaftesbury Brookside House 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. Shaftesbury Brookside House 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?
Yes. Yes. Shaftesbury Brookside House supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
Shaftesbury Brookside House 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 Shaftesbury Brookside House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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