SENSE - Hyde Close Flats
Care home, Barnet, 17 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
SENSE - Hyde Close Flats: inspection record
Rated Good in December 2020.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 4 times since 2015. Rated Requires improvement in 2015 and 2016, then Good in 2017 and December 2020.
The latest rating was published about 6 years ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 59 Good care homes in Barnet, out of 68 with a rating.
- Smaller than 7 in 10 care homes in Barnet.
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 30 December 2020. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Sense Hyde Close Flats is a care home that provides accommodation and personal care for up to 17 people. The service is split into four flats and supports people with a range of needs including people with a learning and sensory disability and autism. At the time of our inspection there were 16 people living there.
What inspectors found
Relatives told us that people were safe, staff were kind and that their relatives received good care and support
Recruitment processes and procedures were safe. Essential checks on staff had taken place on staff before they started working for the service.
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People received their medicines safely and as prescribed.
Systems and processes were in place to keep people safe and risks associated with people's care needs had been assessed. There were enough staff to meet people's needs.
The home was clean and odour free. There were increased infection control measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The provider reacted appropriately to keep people safe.
Staff received the training and support to carry out their role effectively. Care staff told us that they felt that the management team was very supportive especially during the recent months of the pandemic.
Relatives confirmed that they received regular updates and feedback about their family members. There was a positive culture throughout the service which focused on providing care that was personalised. The management team used a variety of methods to assess and monitor the quality of the service. They were aware of their regulatory responsibilities associated with their role.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 6 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 12 Hyde Close, Barnet, EN5 5TJ |
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| Neighbourhood | Chipping Barnet, Barnet |
| Phone | 020 8447 4031 |
| Website | www.sense.org.uk |
| Registered manager | Letina James |
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| Inspection reports | 9 inspection reports, latest 30 December 2020 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
| Provider | SenseBrand: Sense - The National Deafblind and Rubella Association |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 01825301 (opens Companies House) |
| Charity number | 289868 |
Sense runs 2 services in London. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Sense
- G SENSE - 70 Castleton Road Care home, Waltham ForestGood
Nearest alternatives
- RI Barnet Grange Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.3 miles awayRequires improvement
- G Abbey Ravenscroft Park Nursing Home Care home with nursing, 0.4 miles awayGood
- G Carlton Court Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.6 miles awayGood
- G Hadley Lawns Care Home Care home with nursing, 0.8 miles awayGood
- G Olive House Care home, 0.8 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Barnet
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Barnet
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 8359 5000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Barnet
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does SENSE - Hyde Close Flats provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists SENSE - Hyde Close Flats as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does SENSE - Hyde Close Flats have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 17 beds at SENSE - Hyde Close Flats.
- When was SENSE - Hyde Close Flats last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for SENSE - Hyde Close Flats was published on 30 December 2020.
- Who runs SENSE - Hyde Close Flats?
- SENSE - Hyde Close Flats is run by Sense. It runs 2 services in London.
- What is SENSE - Hyde Close Flats's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 30 December 2020.