Care Homes in Barnet

Barnet has 55 CQC registered care homes. 43 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 8 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate, and 1 has not yet been rated. 43 of the 55 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Barnet at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Barnet.

  • London Borough of Barnet pays, residential care: £1,151 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
  • Care home beds filled across Barnet: 91%. The 12 month average is 88%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 80
  • People aged 75 and over: 30,800. Rising to 37,400 by 2035, up 21%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed
  • Who pays, across Barnet (estimate): 34% council, 30% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,200. Rising to 5,300 by 2035, up 26%
  • People aged 85 and over: 9,000. Rising to 12,700 by 2035, up 41%

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Choosing residential care in Barnet and what to look for

Barnet has 54 residential care homes listed on Care Assura, giving families a broad choice across the borough. The Care Quality Commission has rated one of these homes as Outstanding, 42 as Good, eight as Requires Improvement and two as Inadequate, while one home has not yet been rated. Shaftesbury Brookside House currently holds the Outstanding rating, and well established homes such as Glasson House, Baxendale Care Home, Trinity House, Rosetrees and Sunridge Court are among those judged Good.

What residential care typically includes

A residential care home provides a permanent home with meals, help with washing, dressing and medication, and a programme of daily activities. It suits people who can no longer manage safely at home but do not need round the clock input from a registered nurse. If health needs are more complex, a nursing home may be more appropriate, so it is worth being honest about current and likely future needs before shortlisting.

Signs of a well run home

When you visit, notice how staff speak to residents, whether communal areas feel lived in, and how the home smells and sounds. Ask to see the most recent CQC inspection report and any action plans if the rating is Requires Improvement or Inadequate, as is currently the case at homes such as Acacia Lodge, Two Rivers, Cedar House and Roseacres. Look for clear information on fees, a sample activities calendar, and evidence that residents' preferences shape the daily routine.

Arranging an assessment and understanding the costs

Anyone who appears to need care in Barnet has a legal right to a care needs assessment, and this is the usual starting point before choosing a home. The assessment looks at daily living, mobility, memory, health conditions and social wellbeing, and it results in a written plan setting out what support is needed. Family carers can also request a separate carer's assessment in their own right.

How the council supports assessments and funding

Assessments and any funded support are arranged by London Borough of Barnet Adult Social Care, which you can contact directly to request one. If the assessment shows that residential care is needed, a financial assessment will follow to work out how much, if anything, the person must contribute. People with capital above the upper threshold generally pay their own fees, while those below it may receive help from the council, with an assumed contribution from most of their income.

Typical cost context in Barnet

Fees for residential care in this part of north London tend to sit above the national average, reflecting London property and staffing costs. Actual weekly rates vary between homes and between rooms within the same home, so always ask for a written fee schedule that shows what is and is not included. Nursing input, hairdressing, chiropody and outings are often charged separately, and fees usually rise each year in April. Homes such as Meadowside Care Home, Oakleigh Park Care Home and Heathgrove Lodge Care Home will provide their own current rates on request.

55 care homes in Barnet (showing 1–50)

  1. Cedar House · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Inadequate
  2. Dimensions 27 Sampson Avenue · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  3. Dimensions 4 Matlock Close · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  4. Glasson House · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Good
  5. Olive House · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Good
  6. SENSE - Hyde Close Flats · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Good
  7. St Christopher's House · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Good
  8. Valley Way Respite Service · Barnet, Barnet · CQC Good
  9. Sydmar Lodge · Edgware, Barnet · CQC Good
  10. Acacia Lodge · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  11. Ashfield Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  12. Athenaeum Residential Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  13. Baxendale Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  14. Baytree Lodge · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  15. Caretech Community Services (No 2) - 42 Russell Lane · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  16. Catherine Lodge · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  17. Colin Garden Lodge · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  18. Dell Field Court · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  19. Eastside House · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  20. Elm Park Lodge · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  21. Elmhurst Residential Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  22. Fairford Court · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  23. Foxlands House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  24. Friern Residential Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  25. Grace House Residential Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  26. Heathgrove Lodge Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  27. Hilton Lodge · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  28. Jack Gardner House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  29. Kemble House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  30. Kun Mor and George Kiss Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  31. Limes Residential Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  32. Lyndhurst · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  33. Maple House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  34. Meadowside Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  35. Meridan House · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  36. Nazareth House - East Finchley · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  37. Norwood - 159a Station Road · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  38. Oakleigh House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  39. Oakleigh Park Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  40. Otto Schiff · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  41. Roland Residential Care Homes - 163 Hampden Way · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  42. Roseacres · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  43. Rosetrees · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  44. Shaftesbury Brookside House · London, Barnet · CQC Outstanding
  45. Sharon Road · London, Barnet
  46. Stella & Harry Freedman House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  47. Sunridge Court · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  48. The Lavenders · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  49. Trinity House · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  50. Trinity House Annexe · London, Barnet · CQC Good

What care costs in Barnet, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Barnet homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.£1,151£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Barnet homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.£1,181£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Barnet homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979.Not published separately£1,889 to £2,049
Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Barnet homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283.Not published separately£2,114 to £2,340

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

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Frequently asked questions about care homes in Barnet

How many care homes are there in Barnet?

Barnet has 55 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 43 Good, 8 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Barnet?

London Borough of Barnet pays an average of £1,151 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Barnet homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Barnet were inspected most recently?

Elmhurst Residential Home (23 September 2026), Acacia Lodge (16 September 2026) and Otto Schiff (24 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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