The Highgate Care Home

Care home with nursing
12 Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London N6 5LX
12 Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London N6 5LX

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Operator's Description

"The Highgate Care Home provides nursing and residential care for both older people with complex care needs and younger adults with physical disabilities. Convalescence, respite and palliative care pla..." Show more "The Highgate Care Home provides nursing and residential care for both older people with complex care needs and younger adults with physical disabilities. Convalescence, respite and palliative care plans are also available, advanced bookings for short stay accepted. Same day assessments and admissions can be accommodated.

Situated within large landscaped gardens in the picturesque village of Highgate, the home features tastefully decorated interiors. Accommodation includes bright and comfortable lounge areas that are ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing, as well as furnished bedrooms, some with ensuite facilities and balconies overlooking the gardens.

Residents can choose from a wide range of meal options each day, all of which are freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients. Special occasions for residents are always celebrated and often involve a homemade cake! The home also provides Kosher food.

There's a real sense of community at The Highgate. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. So whether loved ones already have a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in. From flower arranging and movie afternoons to beauty mornings and visiting entertainers and shows - there is a full social calendar. Anyone is welcome to pop in and join in - whether a friend, relative or loved one.

As an enhanced service to residents, weekly GP visits are conducted at The Highgate Care Home, enabling residents to receive regular, personalised medical reviews as part of the approach to person-centred care.

Please give us a call to discuss how we can help support you or your loved one at our nursing home in North London, we look forward to welcoming you to The Highgate soon." Show less

Main Facts

Care home with nursing
Conditions cared for: Older people generally / People with physical difficulties
Care period: Trial stay / Long stay / Respite care stay.
This home accommodates 55 residents in 49 single and 3 shared rooms (50 en suite). It was purpose built and has a garden. Overnight visitors can usually be accommodated.
The home is in an urban location. Bus stop 250 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s);
Residents may bring their own furniture and choose their room decoration. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Residents can usually bring their pet. Activities are arranged daily. There are opportunities to pursue hobbies and to help with gardening.
Housing Authority: Islington
Social Care Authority: Islington
Cost: Not available. NHS Continuing Care Funding rate accepted.

Info updated: 27/06/2023
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