Which providers in Barnet offer nursing care?

Care Assura lists 26 nursing homes in Barnet, including The Cedar Gardens Care Limited, Signature at Hendon Hall, Hammerson House, Fernbank Nursing Home, Carlton Court Care Home, Kenwood Care Home, Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home and Abbey Healthcare Aarandale Manor. Of these, 21 currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, 2 are rated Requires Improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated. Each home has its own specialisms, so it is worth comparing a few before shortlisting. Visiting in person will usually tell you more than any brochure or website.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides personal support with daily living such as washing, dressing, meals and medication prompts, delivered by trained care staff. A nursing home offers all of that plus 24 hour care from registered nurses, which is essential for people with complex medical needs, long term conditions or advanced frailty. Some homes are dual registered and can provide both, meaning a resident can stay in the same setting even if their needs increase. Choosing the right category from the outset avoids an unsettling move later on.

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Barnet?

Ask about staffing levels on days, nights and weekends, and how many registered nurses are on shift at any one time. Enquire about how the home manages specific conditions relevant to your relative, such as dementia, diabetes or end of life care, and how they work with local GPs and district nurses. It is also helpful to ask about the activities programme, mealtimes, visiting arrangements and how families are involved in care reviews. Finally, request a copy of the most recent CQC report and ask the manager to talk you through any areas they are working to improve.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Barnet?

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting London Borough of Barnet's adult social care team either online or by phone. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of financial circumstances. A social worker or assessor will look at daily activities, health, safety and wellbeing, and then discuss what type of support might be appropriate. If nursing care is recommended, this becomes the basis for planning the placement and any funding decisions.

Can London Borough of Barnet fund a nursing home placement?

Yes, London Borough of Barnet can contribute towards nursing home fees where a person's needs and finances meet the relevant thresholds. A financial assessment considers income, savings and certain assets to work out how much the individual contributes and how much the local authority pays. In addition, residents who need care from a registered nurse are usually eligible for NHS funded Nursing Care, a set weekly payment made directly to the home. Where health needs are primary and complex, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full cost of the placement.

How far in advance should I start looking for a nursing home?

Where possible, it helps to start looking several weeks or even a few months before care is urgently needed. This gives time for a care needs assessment, financial planning, and visits to two or three shortlisted homes without feeling rushed. Popular homes in Barnet can have waiting lists, particularly for specialist dementia nursing or ensuite rooms, so early enquiries are sensible. If a placement is needed quickly after a hospital stay, the discharge team and social workers can help identify homes with immediate availability.

Nursing Homes in Barnet

Barnet has 26 CQC registered nursing homes. 21 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated. 13 of the 26 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%

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

Choosing the right nursing home in Barnet

Care Assura lists 26 nursing homes across Barnet, giving families a reasonable range to consider when a loved one needs round the clock support from registered nurses. Of these, 21 are currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, 2 are rated Requires Improvement, and 3 are awaiting their first inspection outcome. Reading the most recent CQC report alongside the summary rating tends to give a fuller picture of what daily life inside a home is really like.

What to look for on a visit

A shortlist becomes much easier to work through once you have visited two or three homes in person. Notice how staff speak to residents, whether people look comfortable and well groomed, and how the atmosphere feels in communal areas at different times of day. Ask to see a sample activities programme, the most recent menu, and how the home involves families in care planning. Homes such as Signature at Hendon Hall, Hammerson House, Fernbank Nursing Home and Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home are among those listed, and each will have its own approach to nursing, dementia care and end of life support.

Matching clinical needs to the right setting

Nursing homes in Barnet are registered to provide care from qualified nurses, which sets them apart from residential settings. If your relative has complex needs such as advanced dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery or requires PEG feeding, ask each home directly whether they have experience with that condition and what their nurse to resident ratio looks like on days and nights. It is also worth asking how the home works with local GPs, district nurses and community mental health teams so that clinical changes are picked up early.

Arranging and funding nursing care in Barnet

Before choosing a home, most families begin with a care needs assessment, which is a free evaluation of what support a person needs day to day. The assessment looks at physical health, cognition, mobility, medication, and safety at home, and is the foundation for any funded package that follows. You can request one through London Borough of Barnet Adult Social Care, who are the statutory body responsible for organising and, where eligible, contributing to the cost of nursing home placements in the borough.

How financial support works

Once needs have been agreed, a financial assessment determines how much a person contributes. Anyone with capital above the upper threshold set nationally will generally be expected to fund their own placement, while those below it may receive support from the local authority. Regardless of savings, residents in a nursing home who need care from a registered nurse are usually entitled to NHS funded Nursing Care, a weekly contribution paid directly to the home. In some cases, where needs are primarily health related, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full placement.

Typical cost context

Nursing home fees in Barnet tend to sit at the higher end of the London range, reflecting property costs and staffing levels in the area. Weekly fees vary significantly between providers and depend on the type of room, level of nursing input, and any specialist care such as dementia nursing. When comparing quotes, check exactly what is included, whether fees are reviewed annually, and how any top up payments would be handled if the local authority contribution does not fully cover a chosen home. Starting the search early, ideally several weeks before care is urgently needed, gives families the best chance of finding a suitable match without pressure.

26 nursing homes in Barnet

Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home · 3-6 Ravenscroft Park, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 4ND
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Ravenscroft Park Limited
Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home is in Barnet, north London. We provide nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those who need care for a shorter time. With registered nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Grange Care Home · 59 Wood Street, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 4BS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
Barnet Grange Care Home is a nursing home in Barnet. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Carlton Court Care Home · 112 Bells Hill, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 2SQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rockley Dene Homes Limited
Carlton Court is a nursing home in Barnet. Being registered for nursing care means we can look after people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Eleanor Palmer Trust Home · 27 Cantelowes House, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 2UR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Eleanor Palmer Trust
Eleanor Palmer Trust Home is a nursing home in Barnet. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing on the premises, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Grange Care Home · Wood Street, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 4BS
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Redwood Tower UK Opco 1 Limited
Here at Barnet Grange Care Home, we provide nursing care for older adults, people living with dementia, those with physical disabilities and visual or hearing impairments, as well as younger adults who need additional support. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hadley Lawns Care Home · Kitts End Road, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 4QE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited
Hadley Lawns Care Home in Barnet provides nursing care to older adults and to some younger adults, with respite stays also available. We support residents living with a physical disability. Having qualified nurses here at all hours changes...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Arkley Care Home · 140 Barnet Road, Barnet, Barnet, EN5 3LJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
The Arkley Care Home is a nursing home in Barnet, north London. Being registered for nursing care means we have qualified nurses here at every hour of the day and night, and that changes what we can take on. People come to us when their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Appletree Court Care Home · 158 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 0AX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
Appletree Court Care Home is a nursing home in Edgware caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Appletree Court Care Home · 158 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 0AX
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by THORNBY HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Appletree Court Care Home is a nursing home in Edgware, supporting people from Barnet and the surrounding London boroughs. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults
Community of St Mary at the Cross · 94 Priory Field Drive, Edgware, Barnet, HA8 9PU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Community Of St Mary At The Cross
Community of St Mary at the Cross provides nursing care in Edgware for older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities. We also offer planned respite stays. Having qualified nurses here throughout the day and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abbey Healthcare- Aarandale Manor · Holders Hill Road, London, Barnet, NW7 1ND
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited
Aarandale Manor is a nursing home in Barnet, London, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia, people with a physical disability, those living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Ashton Lodge Care Home · 95 The Hyde, London, Barnet, NW9 6LE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lukka Care Homes (2010) Ltd
We at Ashton Lodge Care Home warmly welcome you to our nursing home in the London borough of Barnet, where compassionate nursing care and specialist dementia support form the heart of everything we do. Set within the leafy surrounds of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Candlewood House Care Home · Bentley Drive, London, Barnet, NW2 2TD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Candlewood House Limited
We are Candlewood House Care Home, a nursing home in Barnet in north London. We care for older people who need nursing support with their daily lives, and we also support younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are available for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elmstead House · 171 Park Road, London, Barnet, NW4 3TH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by DMP Healthcare (Elmstead) Ltd
Elmstead House is a nursing home in Barnet, London, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia or a mental health condition, look after people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Fernbank Nursing Home · Finchley Way, London, Barnet, N3 1AB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr & Mrs K Bhanji
We at Fernbank Nursing Home are proud to offer specialist nursing and dementia care in the heart of London, within the welcoming borough of Barnet. Our home provides a supportive environment for older people who benefit from around the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Hammerson House · 50A The Bishops Avenue, London, Barnet, N2 0BE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Nightingale Hammerson
We at Hammerson House are proud to offer specialist nursing and dementia care in the heart of London, within the welcoming borough of Barnet. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to support older people who require attentive, around the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Kenwood Care Home · 30-32 Alexandra Grove, London, Barnet, N12 8HG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aurem Care (Kenwood) Limited
Kenwood Care Home provides nursing care in Barnet, north London. We look after older people and younger adults who need skilled nursing, people living with dementia and adults with physical disabilities, and we take respite bookings....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lansdowne Care Home · Claremont Road, London, Barnet, NW2 1TU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (Alder) Ltd
Lansdowne Care Home is a nursing home in Barnet, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, and people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Magnolia Court · 181 Granville Road, London, Barnet, NW2 2LH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Magnolia Court is a nursing home in Barnet, north London. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, and a large part of our work is with people living with dementia. We also support younger adults...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Service to the Aged · 208 Golders Green Road, London, Barnet, NW11 9AL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Service To The Aged
We are Service to the Aged, a nursing home in Barnet, north London. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, and we take respite stays as well as permanent places. Having qualified...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Signature at Hendon Hall · 12 Ashley Lane, London, Barnet, NW4 1HG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd
We at Signature at Hendon Hall are proud to offer exceptional nursing home care in the heart of Hendon, London, providing a warm and welcoming home for older adults across Barnet and the wider capital. Our residence combines the character...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Signature at Highgate · 58 The Bishops Avenue, London, Barnet, N2 0BE
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by SSL HIGHGATE OPCO LP
We are a nursing home in this part of north London, caring for people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with the everyday parts of life. Nurses are available at any hour, which means a change in somebody's health is noticed...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sonesta Nursing Home · 795-797 Finchley Road, London, Barnet, NW11 8DP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sonesta Nursing Home Limited
Sonesta Nursing Home is in Barnet, north London. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as their...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Stella & Harry Freedman House · Asher Loftus Way, London, Barnet, N11 3ND
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Jewish Care
Stella and Harry Freedman House in Barnet provides nursing and residential care to older adults, and to some younger adults, with respite stays also available. Having both levels of care in one place is genuinely useful to the people who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Willowmere Care Centre · Nurserymans Road, London, Barnet, N11 1EQ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Priory CC126 Ltd
Willowmere Care Centre is a nursing home in Barnet, north London. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
The Cedar Gardens Care · 12-18 Richmond Road, New Barnet, Barnet, EN5 1SB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cedar Gardens Care Ltd
We at The Cedar Gardens Care warmly welcome you to our nursing home in New Barnet, a trusted setting where compassionate nursing care meets a genuine sense of belonging. Nestled within the leafy borough of Barnet in North London, our home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse

What care costs in Barnet, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What 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.

Inspected most recently

Signature at Hendon Hall, 6 August 2026, Good
Eleanor Palmer Trust Home, 15 September 2025, Good
Appletree Court Care Home, 12 August 2025, Good

Longest since a report

Elmstead House, 5 December 2018, Good
Abbey Healthcare- Aarandale Manor, 5 April 2019, Good
The Cedar Gardens Care Limited, 26 June 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Barnet

How many nursing homes are there in Barnet?

Barnet has 26 CQC registered nursing homes: 21 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing 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 nursing homes in Barnet were inspected most recently?

Signature at Hendon Hall (6 August 2026), Eleanor Palmer Trust Home (15 September 2025) and Appletree Court Care Home (12 August 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.