St Anne's Nursing Home
Care home with nursing, Islington, 65 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
St Anne's Nursing Home: inspection record
Rated Good in August 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 6 times since 2015. Rated Good in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and August 2026.
It has been rated Good at every inspection since 2015. The latest rating was published 2 months ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 11 Good care homes in Islington, out of 12 with a rating.
- Larger than 9 in 10 care homes in Islington.
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 3 August 2026 (assessment visit 17 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
St Anne’s Nursing Home (St Anne’s) is a 65 bed care and nursing home for older people. We carried out an assessment of this service between 12 May 2026 and 5 June 2026. This included a combination of 3 on-site inspection days and remote assessment. St Anne’s is part of Blackberry Hill Ltd.
This was a comprehensive inspection carried out due to the age of the existing rating.
Read the full summary
We found people were safe at St Anne’s. Care plans and risk assessments were thorough and person centred. The environment people lived in was safe and free from hazards. The service took action to prevent safeguarding events from occurring and learned from any incidents or complaints.
We observed caring practice and staff who knew the people who lived at St Anne’s well. People were treated with dignity and respect. People and their relatives were involved in their care and well communicated with. The service worked in partnerships with people and partner agencies such as commissioners and healthcare teams. Staff teams were knowledgeable and there was a positive culture with everyone supporting each other. Staff achievements and commitment were recognised and staff were encouraged to advance their skills.
People were engaged in varied and meaningful activities both on the premises and in the wider local community.
The registered manager at the service used innovative ways to raise funds and improve the environment. There was an open culture where people and staff were encouraged to share ideas and feedback to both recognise achievement as well as to drive improvement.
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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.
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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.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider 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.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good.
This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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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 requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to 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 how nursing cover works at night and at weekends.
- 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 | 60 Durham Road, London, N7 7DL |
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| Neighbourhood | Finsbury Park, Islington |
| Phone | 020 7272 4141 |
| Website | www.foresthc.com |
| Registered manager | Anidora Ion |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
| What it provides |
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| Inspection reports | 6 inspection reports, latest 5 March 2022 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) Latest assessment published 3 August 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 | Blackberry Hill LimitedBrand: Forest Healthcare |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 05127085 (opens Companies House) |
Blackberry Hill Limited runs 2 services in London. 2 are rated Good or Outstanding.
Other services run by Blackberry Hill Limited
- O Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre Care home with nursing, IslingtonOutstanding
Nearest alternatives
- – Lennox House Care home with nursing, less than 0.1 miles awayNot yet rated
- G Islington Social Services - 3 Wray Court Care home, 0.2 miles awayGood
- G Park House Care home, 0.7 miles awayGood
- G Cardinals Way Care home, 0.9 miles awayGood
- G Cheverton Lodge Care home with nursing, 0.9 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Islington
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 Islington
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 020 7527 2299, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: London Borough of Islington
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does St Anne's Nursing Home provide nursing care?
- Yes. The Care Quality Commission lists St Anne's Nursing Home as a care home with nursing.
- How many beds does St Anne's Nursing Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 65 beds at St Anne's Nursing Home.
- When was St Anne's Nursing Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for St Anne's Nursing Home was published on 3 August 2026.
- Who runs St Anne's Nursing Home?
- St Anne's Nursing Home is run by Blackberry Hill Limited. It runs 2 services in London.
- What is St Anne's Nursing Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 3 August 2026.