Hilton Lodge

29-31 Hilton Avenue, North Finchley, London, N12 9HB

02084457291

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 August 2022

Provider

Hilton Lodge Limited

Beds

13 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 104 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 90 are the same and 14 are lower.

52 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodDec 2018
GoodSept 2022

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

This is the only care home Hilton Lodge Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

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 Hilton Lodge

Hilton Lodge is a residential care home in Barnet, offering support to people with disabilities, most of whom are over 65. Full details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

Hilton Lodge accommodates up to 13 people with disabilities, most over 65, across converted houses in a residential street. At inspection, 12 residents were permanently living there with one placement pending completion.

Residents and relatives praised staff for being kind and caring, reporting they felt safe. The service provides a homely atmosphere where staff treat people with dignity and respect. Care plans are person-centred with risk assessments in place, and staff demonstrate good understanding of individual needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 September 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 13 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N12 9HB

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 24 September 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 August 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 28 December 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 28 December 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Hilton 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 Hilton Lodge, 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 Hilton Lodge, 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 Hilton 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