Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 42 Russell Lane

The Oaks, 42 Russell Lane, Whestone, London, N20 0AE

02083616500

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 January 2023

Provider

Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodMay 2018
GoodFeb 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited, which runs 26 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 22 Good, 2 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 42 Russell Lane

42 Russell Lane, in Barnet, is a residential care home run by Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited at 42 Russell Lane provides care for up to 6 people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including mental health conditions and autism. The home currently supports 6 residents. Staff communicate with people in ways tailored to their individual needs and support them to access health and social care in the community.

People are encouraged to maintain involvement in their own health and wellbeing where possible.

The service operates in a safe environment with risks to people regularly assessed, monitored and managed. Staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective care, and staffing levels are adequate to meet residents' needs. People are supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff operating according to the least restrictive practices in residents' best interests.

Policies and systems within the service support this approach.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 February 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental 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
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N20 0AE

Registered care categories

Dementia; Learning disabilities; 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 24 February 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 January 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 1 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 1 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 42 Russell Lane'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 Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 42 Russell Lane, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 42 Russell Lane, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 42 Russell Lane'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