The Horizon

154 Hedge Lane, Palmers Green, London, N13 5BX

02088822663

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 June 2021

Provider

Somerset Villa Residential Care Home Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodSept 2021

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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 Somerset Villa Residential Care Home Limited runs in England.

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 The Horizon

The Horizon is a residential care home in Enfield, providing accommodation and personal care for people living with mental health conditions. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

The Horizon is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for people living with mental health conditions. The home accommodates up to eight residents in one adapted building.

Residents reported feeling safe and happy at the home. Safeguarding processes were in place to protect people from abuse, and risks associated with people's support needs had been assessed with detailed guidance provided to staff. The service maintained good infection control standards and cleanliness throughout the building.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 September 2021

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 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N13 5BX

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 11 September 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 June 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 20 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 20 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Horizon'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 The Horizon, 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 The Horizon, 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 The Horizon'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