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Otto Schiff
Residential Care
5 May 2026
Jewish Care
54 beds
About Otto Schiff
Otto Schiff is a residential care home located in Barnet, London. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 54 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in June 2026. The home is operated by Jewish Care.
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Fees and availability
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 54 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · NW11 9TJ
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: .
Assessment published 24 June 2026. Assessment date recorded: 5 May 2026.
Read CQC's assessment overview
The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 24 June 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.
Date of Assessment: 13 May 2026. Otto Schiff Care Home is a residential care home providing support to older people, many of whom were living with dementia and multiple health needs.
The provider delivered care that was safe and person‑centred. People were protected from avoidable harm, and staff understood how to identify and manage risks. The provider had effective systems to monitor safety, including reviewing incidents regularly and sharing learning to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Staff worked with healthcare professionals to support people’s needs and continuity of care, and regularly reviewed care in line with current guidance and specialist input.
Staff monitored people’s health and wellbeing and supported them to maintain independence and live healthier lives.
People were treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Staff knew people well and delivered care that reflected their individual needs, preferences and cultural backgrounds. The provider placed a strong emphasis on supporting people in line with their Jewish faith and created an environment that supported familiarity and wellbeing for people living with dementia.
The provider met people’s needs through good organisation and delivery of care. Staff responded promptly to changes in people’s needs, and systems such as handovers and electronic care records supported consistent care. People and their relatives were involved in care planning and felt able to raise concerns, and the provider acted on feedback to improve the service.
The service was consistently well‑led. Leaders promoted a positive, open culture and supported staff to deliver person‑centred care. Governance systems were effective in monitoring performance, managing risk and driving improvement. The provider worked in partnership with external organisations and maintained a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Otto Schiff, 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 Otto Schiff, 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 Otto Schiff'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.
Location
Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus, Limes Avenue, London, NW11 9TJ

Otto Schiff
CQC overall rating
Assessment date: 5 May 2026
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