Friern Residential Care Home

26-30 Stanford Road, Friern Barnet, London, N11 3HX

02083686033

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 May 2023

Provider

Mr Munundev Gunputh

Beds

18 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodMay 2018
GoodJun 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 Mr Munundev Gunputh, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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 Friern Residential Care Home

Friern Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Barnet, providing care for older adults with mental health conditions. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Friern Residential Care Home accommodates up to 18 older adults with mental health conditions. At the time of inspection, all 18 places were occupied. The home works closely with healthcare services and other agencies to support effective outcomes for residents.

Care plans are regularly reviewed with residents' involvement and input. The service assesses risks to safety and wellbeing, and people are involved in decisions about their care. Staff have completed safeguarding training and understand their responsibilities for identifying and reporting concerns.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 June 2023

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger adults

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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N11 3HX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; 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 9 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 24 May 2018: Good
CaringPublished 24 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 24 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Friern Residential Care 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 Friern Residential Care Home, 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 Friern Residential Care Home, 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 Friern Residential Care 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