Baytree Lodge

270 - 272 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N12 0ET

02084458114

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 December 2022

Provider

Baytree Community Care (London) Limited

Beds

12 beds

About Baytree Lodge

Baytree Lodge is a residential care home in Barnet, providing support for adults with mental health needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

This care home accommodates 12 adults with mental health needs across two adjoining houses with garden access. The service provides a good level of care and support, treating people with dignity and respect. Residents reported feeling safe at the service, and staff demonstrated strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to report abuse and incidents of concern.

The home has implemented risk assessments to manage potential risks while promoting residents' independence and wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 February 2023

Specialist Care

Mental health

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing; Supported living service
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N12 0ET

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 1 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 December 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 12 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Baytree Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Baytree Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Baytree Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Baytree Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees