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Signature at Highgate
Care home in Barnet
Operated by Signature
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Signature at Highgate is run by Signature Senior Lifestyle on Bishops Avenue in Barnet, Greater London. The home has 96 registered beds and provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite, rehabilitation and palliative care. Short stays are available from one week, and qualified nurses are on duty day and night. The Care Quality Commission inspects the home regularly.
Residents live in apartments that connect to shared spaces, and they can personalise their rooms. Couples and friends can live together, and pets are considered case by case. A dedicated Wellness Studio supports gentle exercise, mobility and balance sessions. The activities programme includes wellness classes, cultural events, outings, creative workshops and intergenerational projects. Meals are planned with culinary and nutrition experts and can accommodate allergies, cultural diets and therapeutic plans.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
178 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 |
What Barnet council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Signature at Highgate is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Free Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.8 miles away.
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.
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Age UK Kensington and Chelsea
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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