St Christopher's House

6 Mays Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2EE

02083648085

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 December 2019

Provider

Platinum Health Resources Limited

Beds

6 beds

About St Christopher's House

St Christopher's House is a residential care home in Barnet, supporting people living with mental health conditions. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

St Christopher's House is a residential care home accommodating up to six people living with mental health conditions, with four residents at the time of inspection. The home provides accommodation and personal care in one adapted building.

Residents felt safe at the home and staff demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Inspectors observed positive, trusting relationships between residents and staff, with people supported to maintain independence. Care plans addressed individual health and care risks, providing clear directions for staff to follow in supporting each person's needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 January 2020

Specialist Care

Mental 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 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · EN5 2EE

Registered care categories

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 16 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 December 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read St Christopher‘s House'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 St Christopher's House, 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 St Christopher's House, 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 St Christopher's House'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