Home care agency

Central House

Home care agency in Barnet

Central House

Home care agency in Barnet

Operated by Mercury Care Services

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodGreen Surroundings
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  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
AddressCentral House, 1 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1LQ

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About

Central House is a home care agency based in London that delivers care and support in people's own homes. It specialises in supporting people with dementia, and also works with older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities. The agency was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2026 across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
Hospital3.3 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Central House will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Central House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnet Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WENTWORTH GROUP PRACTICE - FINCHLEY, 0.2 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Barnet Hospital · 3.3 mi
Nearest GP
WENTWORTH GROUP PRACTICE - FINCHLEY · 0.2 mi

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

Part of Mercury Care Services

Central House is one of 3 services run by Mercury Care Services on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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