How do we arrange a care needs assessment in Enfield?

Get in touch with the adult social care team at the London Borough of Enfield, either about yourself or on behalf of a relative. The assessment costs nothing and is available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of income or savings. A practitioner will look at daily living tasks, mobility, safety and the help already being given by family. You will be given a written record of the outcome, which is useful whether or not council funding follows.

Can the London Borough of Enfield pay for a care home placement?

It can, though funding depends on both the needs assessment and a financial assessment that follows it. The London Borough of Enfield considers income, savings and certain assets when working out how much someone should contribute towards the weekly fee. Where savings sit above the national threshold, families usually meet the cost themselves, and where they fall below it the council contributes. Advice about arranging care locally is available from the council even when no funding is awarded.

Which care homes are listed for Enfield?

There are twenty one residential care homes on this page, all registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide accommodation with personal care. Seventeen currently hold a Good rating, two are rated Requires Improvement, and two have not yet been rated. The homes vary in size and in the needs they are registered to meet. Opening a profile shows what has been published about that specific home, including its inspection history.

What separates a residential care home from a nursing home?

A residential care home offers a permanent place to live with help for daily routines such as washing, dressing, meals and mobility. A nursing home provides all of that and also has registered nurses on duty at all hours to meet clinical needs like complex wound care or medical monitoring. The homes listed on this page are residential rather than nursing settings. If clinical needs are already significant, a needs assessment will usually point towards nursing care instead.

When should we start looking at care homes?

Beginning early gives you the chance to visit properly and to compare more than one option without pressure. Where a hospital discharge is being planned, start as soon as the possibility of a care home is raised, because timescales can be short. If needs are increasing gradually at home, a few months of looking allows for an assessment and unhurried visits. Leaving it until a crisis arrives tends to mean choosing from whatever has a vacancy that week.

What should we ask when we visit a care home in Enfield?

Ask how staffing is organised across days, nights and weekends, and how often agency staff are used. Request to see a recent inspection report and ask the manager what has changed since it was written. Questions about food, activities, visiting arrangements and how medical appointments are handled will tell you a great deal about daily life there. Ask too how the home responds when a resident becomes more frail, and whether they could continue to meet those needs.

Care Homes in Enfield

Enfield has 21 CQC registered care homes. 17 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 16 of the 21 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Enfield at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people in Enfield, to help you judge the options below.

London Borough of Enfield pays, residential care: £1,039 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Enfield: 96%. The 12 month average is 93%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 76
People aged 75 and over: 23,300. Rising to 27,700 by 2035, up 19%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
Who pays, across Enfield (estimate): 56% council, 20% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,200. Rising to 3,900 by 2035, up 21%
People aged 85 and over: 7,000. Rising to 8,700 by 2035, up 24%

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

7 Earlham Grove, Wood Green, London. Application for a 6 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 5 March 2026. Approved with conditions 6 July 2026. (4.3 miles away)

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging and paying for a care home place in Enfield

Families often begin by touring homes and only later discover that the assessment and the money should have come first. Settling those two things at the outset narrows the field to places that are genuinely available to you, and it spares everyone the disappointment of falling for a home that turns out to be unaffordable or unsuitable. With twenty one residential care homes listed for Enfield, a little groundwork early on makes the comparison that follows far more straightforward.

The care needs assessment comes first

Before fees and contracts enter the conversation, there needs to be a clear account of what the person actually requires day to day. A care needs assessment provides exactly that, and anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to request one free of charge, whatever their savings. London Borough of Enfield Adult Social Care is responsible for carrying out that assessment and for the financial assessment that follows it. The written outcome sets out the level of support required, and it is worth keeping to hand even if you go on to arrange and pay for a placement independently.

How the fees are worked out

A financial assessment looks at income, savings and certain assets to establish who pays what. Some families receive funded support in full, others contribute a share, and those above the threshold meet the cost themselves. Weekly fees differ from one home to another according to the level of care, the type of room and what is included, so ask each home for a written breakdown showing what falls outside the headline figure. Where health needs are significant, it is also worth asking about an assessment for continuing healthcare funding, which sits with the health service rather than the council.

Choosing between the care homes in Enfield

What the ratings do and do not tell you

Seventeen of the twenty one homes listed here hold a Good rating, two are rated Requires Improvement and two are not yet rated. A rating is a considered judgement made on the day of inspection, and reading the full report matters far more than noting the single word on the front. Look particularly at what inspectors said about staffing levels, medication and how the home is led, since those themes tend to shape daily life for residents. A home without a rating is simply one that has not yet been inspected under its current registration.

What to look for on a visit

Arrive without a fixed appointment if the home allows it, and notice whether residents seem occupied and whether staff know them by name. Ask how many permanent staff work on each shift, how agency cover is handled, and how families are kept informed when something changes. Homes such as Woodbury Manor, Eliza House, Keevan Lodge and Elmhurst Residential Home appear in this listing with a Good rating, though the right fit still depends on location, atmosphere and the particular needs being met. Visiting twice, once at a mealtime, usually tells you more than any brochure.

Making the decision with confidence

Once you have seen two or three homes, compare them against the written assessment rather than against each other in the abstract, because the question is which one meets these particular needs. Involve the person moving wherever that is possible, since a home they have chosen is always easier to settle into than one selected for them. Ask about trial stays, notice periods and how fees may change over time before anything is signed.

21 care homes in Enfield

Elmhurst Residential Home · 7 Queens Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 1NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs T F Chon
Elmhurst Residential Home is a care home in Enfield, north London. We provide a home for older people and we also offer respite stays, whether that is to give a family carer a break or to help somebody find their feet again after a spell...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Ridgeview · 54 Clarence Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 4BW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ridgeview Healthcare Limited
Ridgeview is a residential care home in Enfield. We provide care for older people and also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Woodbury Manor · Clay Hill, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 9JA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Marigold MG1 Ltd
Woodbury Manor is a residential care home in Enfield providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia. We offer permanent places and shorter respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Keevan Lodge · 98 Clive Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 1RF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Saivan Care Services Limited
Keevan Lodge is a care home in Enfield. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Patrick Carr · 123 Old Park Avenue, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 6PP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs P Carr
Patrick Carr is a care home in Enfield. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including older people, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. The people who live here are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Parkside Residential Home · 74-76 Village Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 2EU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs T F Chon
Parkside Residential Home in Enfield is a home for older people who are finding it hard to manage alone but who do not need nursing care. We help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and the ordinary business of the day, and we do...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Beaconsfield Road · 231 Beaconsfield Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 6AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Medstar Care & Support Limited
We are Beaconsfield Road, a residential care home in Enfield. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Springview · 8-10 Crescent Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 7BL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Springdene Nursing and Care Homes Limited
Springview is a residential care home in Enfield. We care for older people, including many residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Our work is daily life supported properly, with general...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Avon Lodge · 33 Bridgend Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 4PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avon Lodge UK Limited
Avon Lodge is a residential care home in Enfield, caring for older people, including many residents who are living with dementia. We are a home first and a service second, and we try to make sure that anyone walking in can feel the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Shila House · 49-53 Main Avenue, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 1DS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Simiks Care Limited
Shila House is a residential care home in Enfield supporting adults living with mental health conditions, with respite stays available alongside longer term places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Bullsmoor Lodge · 35/49 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 6TE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Agecare MG1 Ltd
Here at Bullsmoor Lodge, we provide residential care for older people, those living with dementia, and younger adults in the heart of Enfield. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Fairview · 33 Bridgend Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 4PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avon Lodge UK Limited
Fairview is a residential care home in Enfield supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults, and offering respite stays for families who need a break. This is people's home, and we try to run it that...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kellan Lodge · 24 Little Park Gardens, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 6PG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Saivan Care Services Limited
Kellan Lodge is a residential care home in Enfield, London. We support older people who need help with daily living, along with younger adults, residents living with dementia, a learning disability or autism, or a mental health condition,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elm House · 7 Osborne Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 7RN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Connifers Care Limited
Elm House is a residential care home in Enfield. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people managing mental health conditions. Respite stays are available. Supporting...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Willow House · 11 Osborne Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 7RN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Connifers Care Limited
We at Willow House are proud to offer warm, person centred residential care in the heart of Enfield, providing a true home from home for adults who benefit from dedicated support with their mental health and everyday wellbeing. Set within...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Terrys Cross House · Terrys Cross House, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Terrys Cross Trust
We are a residential care home at Henfield, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living, including people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. We try to run the place so that it belongs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
St Theresa's Rest Home · 6-8 Queen Annes Gardens, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 2JN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Homely Care Limited
We at St Theresa's Rest Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Enfield, providing dedicated older person care, dementia care, and support for younger adults in a setting that truly feels like home. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Eliza House · 467 Baker Street, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 3QX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Peaceform Limited
At Eliza House, we provide residential care for older people, individuals living with dementia, younger adults and those who need a short break through respite care. We are based in Enfield and are proud to be part of this local community,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Evelyn House · 103 London Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN2 6EU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Jackson Care
Evelyn House is a residential care home in Enfield. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people living with mental ill health and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Roland Residential Care Homes – 2 Queen Anne’s · 2 Queen Annes Grove, Enfield, Enfield, EN1 2JP
Care home · Run by Roland Residential Care Homes Limited
2 Queen Anne's is a residential care home in Enfield. We support older people and younger adults, including people managing mental health conditions and people whose difficulties have involved alcohol or drugs, and we offer respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Thor Lodge · 191 Nags Head Road, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 7AD
Care home · Run by Saivan Care Services Limited
We at Thor Lodge offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming community of Enfield, North London, providing a true home from home for adults who need a little extra support in their daily lives. Our residential care home has been...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Enfield, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Enfield homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,039	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Enfield homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,058	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Enfield 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 Enfield 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.

Inspected most recently

Elm House, 5 January 2026, Good
Evelyn House, 24 October 2025, Requires improvement
Shila House, 13 March 2024, Good

Longest since a report

Willow House, 1 December 2018, Good
Bullsmoor Lodge, 12 January 2019, Good
St Theresa's Rest Home, 14 February 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Enfield

How many care homes are there in Enfield?

Enfield has 21 CQC registered care homes: 17 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 2 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 Enfield?

London Borough of Enfield pays an average of £1,039 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Enfield 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 Enfield were inspected most recently?

Elm House (5 January 2026), Evelyn House (24 October 2025) and Shila House (13 March 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.