Walsingham Support - 49 Essex Park

Walsingham, Finchley, London, N3 1ND

02083463860

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 November 2022

Provider

Walsingham Support

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2015
GoodJun 2017
GoodJan 2020
GoodJan 2023

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

Run by Walsingham Support, which runs 18 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 15 Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Walsingham Support - 49 Essex Park

49 Essex Park is a residential care home in Barnet run by Walsingham Support, providing accommodation for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings for the home are set out below.

This six-bedded care home for people with learning disabilities supports residents to access health and social care in the community whilst maintaining their wellbeing. Staff communicate with people in ways that meet their individual needs and ensure the environment is safe. Residents receive support to have maximum choice and control over their lives, with staff working in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests.

Before moving to the service, people's needs are appropriately assessed. The home's policies and systems support practices that promote dignity, respect and independence for all residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 January 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleSensory impairmentsYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N3 1ND

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 5 January 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 November 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 11 January 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 January 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Walsingham Support - 49 Essex Park'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 Walsingham Support - 49 Essex Park, 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 Walsingham Support - 49 Essex Park, 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 Walsingham Support - 49 Essex Park'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