Community of St Mary at the Cross
Care home in Edgware, Barnet
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About
Community of St Mary at the Cross is a 30-bed care home in Edgware, Greater London, operated within the Benedictine tradition. The home is guided by Christian values centred on serving those in need, including older people and those requiring care for illness or frailty.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2024 across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 January 2024 · Last inspected 23 November 2023
Inspectors found that people were supported to make their own choices, with detailed care plans and end-of-life wishes recorded and followed where possible. Staff were described as relaxed, and the home had a friendly, welcoming feel during the visit. A range of activities was available, and people who stayed in their rooms could take part in one-to-one sessions if they wanted to.
- Inspectors said people were supported to have choice and control, and that staff used the least restrictive approach in line with the home's policies and systems.
- Care plans were described as comprehensive, with people's communication needs assessed and met.
- The complaints system was described as robust, with complaints investigated in a timely way.
- The home was described as clean and well maintained, and staff were recruited safely.
- Medicines were generally managed safely, but inspectors made a recommendation about medicines.
- Some people did not always want to take part in the activities on offer.
- Most, but not all, staff and people told inspectors the home was well managed, and most staff said they felt supported in their role.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 550 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
358 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees 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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,116 |
| 2025 | £1,151 |
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Local health safety net
Community of St Mary at the Cross is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Barnet Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is PENSHURST GARDENS SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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