Minchenden Lodge
Care home, Enfield, 25 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Minchenden Lodge: inspection record
Rated Good in April 2026, down from Outstanding.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 3 times since 2017. Rated Good in 2017, then Outstanding in 2019, then Good in April 2026.
Its last inspection moved it down from Outstanding to Good. The latest rating was published 6 months ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 58 Good care homes in Enfield, out of 72 with a rating.
- Larger than 7 in 10 care homes in Enfield.
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 16 April 2026 (assessment visit 11 February 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
We carried out an assessment of Minchenden Lodge on 12 March 2026. The service is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care to older people, many of whom were living with dementia and complex health needs. At the time of the assessment, 22 people were living at the service. We found the service was providing good quality care that supported people’s safety, wellbeing and overall quality of life. People lived in a clean, well-maintained and dementia-friendly environment.
Communal areas and bedrooms were tidy, personalised and free from unpleasant odours. Infection prevention measures were followed, and staff were visible throughout the day providing reassurance and supervision. Environmental adaptations, including keypad-controlled access and clear signage, supported people to move around safely.
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People and their relatives told us they felt reassured about the safety and care provided. They spoke positively about staffing levels, continuity of familiar staff and prompt communication when people’s needs changed. We observed warm and respectful interactions, with staff supporting people patiently during activities, transfers and mealtimes.
Staff monitored people’s health needs and worked with external professionals to support positive outcomes. Leadership promoted an open and supportive culture. Relatives described managers as approachable, we observed effective teamwork among staff, and people were supported to engage socially throughout the day.
Overall, systems, staff practice and leadership supported the delivery of safe, compassionate and responsive care.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good.
This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm. -
Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this -
Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the service involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment, the rating has remained good.
This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care. -
Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the service met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment, the rating is good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery. -
Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment, the rating is good.
This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- 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 | 54 Blagdens Lane, London, N14 6DD |
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| Neighbourhood | Southgate, Enfield |
| Phone | 020 8886 1222 |
| Website | www.scimitarcare.co.uk |
| Registered manager | Kemisha Morris |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
| What it provides |
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| Inspection reports | 8 inspection reports, latest 25 October 2019 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) Latest assessment published 16 April 2026; CQC's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports. |
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 | Marigold MG1 Ltd |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 01383875 (opens Companies House) |
Marigold MG1 Ltd runs 4 services in London. 4 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Marigold MG1 Ltd
- G Bullsmoor Lodge Care home, EnfieldGood
- G Five Oaks Care home, EnfieldGood
- G Woodbury Manor Care home, EnfieldGood
Nearest alternatives
- G Roland Residential Care Homes - 163 Hampden Way Care home, 0.4 miles awayGood
- RI Southgate Beaumont Care home with nursing, 0.5 miles awayRequires improvement
- G Hugh Myddelton House Care home with nursing, 0.6 miles awayGood
- G Linden Lodge Care home, 0.6 miles awayGood
- G Maison Moti Care Home Care home, 0.7 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Enfield
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 Enfield
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 8379 1001
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Enfield
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Minchenden Lodge provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Minchenden Lodge as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Minchenden Lodge have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 25 beds at Minchenden Lodge.
- When was Minchenden Lodge last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Minchenden Lodge was published on 16 April 2026.
- Who runs Minchenden Lodge?
- Minchenden Lodge is run by Marigold MG1 Ltd. It runs 4 services in London.
- What is Minchenden Lodge's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 16 April 2026.