Fernbank Nursing Home

Finchley Way, London, N3 1AB

02083493426

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

18 March 2022

Provider

Mr & Mrs K Bhanji

Beds

30 beds

About Fernbank Nursing Home

Fernbank Nursing Home is a nursing home in Barnet providing personal and nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

This nursing home provides personal and nursing care to older people, including those living with dementia, and accommodates up to 30 residents. At inspection, 20 people were living at the home in a single adapted building. Relatives reported feeling assured their family members were safe and received good, person-centred care.

Safeguarding processes were in place to protect people from abuse, and risks associated with individual care needs had been assessed with appropriate guidance for staff to follow.

The service maintained high standards of cleanliness and upkeep. Staffing levels were adequate to meet residents' needs and ensure safety, and the home followed appropriate recruitment procedures to ensure staff suitability. Infection control measures protected residents from the spread of infection, and medicines were managed and administered safely.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 May 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N3 1AB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 6 May 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 March 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 5 March 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 5 March 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Fernbank Nursing Home'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 Fernbank Nursing Home, 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 Fernbank Nursing Home, 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 Fernbank Nursing Home'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