Athenaeum Residential Care Home

Athenaeum Residential Care Home

Nursing home in Barnet

Operated by Brownlow Enterprises

CQC Good21 bedsNursingResidential
NeighbourhoodGreen Surroundings
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  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Address34-36 Athenaeum Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9AH
Beds21

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About

Athenaeum Residential Care Home is a 21-bed care home in London providing nursing and residential care for older adults. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home supports both those seeking residential care and people living with dementia, offering round-the-clock on-site support in a residential setting.

Care provided

Nursing
Residential

Food hygiene rating

Good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Barnet Hospital2.2 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CoursePlentiful
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

178 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour26%
Violent crime25%
Vehicle crime12%
Public order6%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Barnet council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Barnet pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,116
2025£1,151

What Barnet council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Athenaeum Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnet Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE., 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Barnet Hospital · 2.2 mi
Nearest GP
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE. · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Barnet

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

High Barnet Good Neighbour Scheme

Transport for elderly or disabled to medical appointments, shopping etc. shopping and prescription collection on behalf of clients. social visiting of the housebound. referral to other agencies,…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (288318)
Charity

Age UK Camden

Age UK Camden is the legal name. The charity: (a) Provides services; (b) Works in partnerships; (c) Campaigns with/for older people; (d) Innovates and undertakes research. Current services…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (293446)
Charity

Age UK Westminster

Age uk westminster is a part of a network of some 300 age concern and age uk organisations and it is an autonomous and independently funded organisation, offering direct services to older people…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1018300)
Charity

London Irish Pensioners Choir

The Irish Pensioners Choir brings together older Irish people, most of whom are in their 70s and 80s. We use Irish music, culture and song to enrich the lives of older people, building…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1213173)
Charity

Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum

Supporting older people in the Borough of Enfield; promoting healthy living and life-styles; encouraging community cohesion; reducing isolation among the older community; focussing on older…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122859)
Charity

Age UK Kensington and Chelsea

To provide companionship, practical help, advice, information and support for older people within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This includes Practical Support services, Basic Foot…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1082658)

Part of Brownlow Enterprises

Athenaeum Residential Care Home is one of 5 homes run by Brownlow Enterprises on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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