Otto Schiff
Care home, Barnet, 54 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Otto Schiff: inspection record
Rated Good in June 2026.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 3 times since 2016. Rated Good in 2016, 2019 and June 2026.
It has been rated Good at every inspection since 2016. The latest rating was published 4 months ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 59 Good care homes in Barnet, out of 68 with a rating.
- Larger than 7 in 10 care homes in Barnet.
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 24 June 2026 (assessment visit 5 May 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Date of Assessment: 13 May 2026. Otto Schiff Care Home is a residential care home providing support to older people, many of whom were living with dementia and multiple health needs.
The provider delivered care that was safe and person‑centred. People were protected from avoidable harm, and staff understood how to identify and manage risks. The provider had effective systems to monitor safety, including reviewing incidents regularly and sharing learning to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Staff worked with healthcare professionals to support people’s needs and continuity of care, and regularly reviewed care in line with current guidance and specialist input.
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Staff monitored people’s health and wellbeing and supported them to maintain independence and live healthier lives.
People were treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Staff knew people well and delivered care that reflected their individual needs, preferences and cultural backgrounds. The provider placed a strong emphasis on supporting people in line with their Jewish faith and created an environment that supported familiarity and wellbeing for people living with dementia.
The provider met people’s needs through good organisation and delivery of care. Staff responded promptly to changes in people’s needs, and systems such as handovers and electronic care records supported consistent care. People and their relatives were involved in care planning and felt able to raise concerns, and the provider acted on feedback to improve the service.
The service was consistently well‑led. Leaders promoted a positive, open culture and supported staff to deliver person‑centred care. Governance systems were effective in monitoring performance, managing risk and driving improvement. The provider worked in partnership with external organisations and maintained a focus on continuous learning and 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. -
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 good. At this assessment the rating has remained 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 | Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus, Limes Avenue, London, NW11 9TJ |
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| Neighbourhood | Golders Green, Barnet |
| Phone | 020 8922 2300 |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
| What it provides |
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| Inspection reports | 6 inspection reports, latest 23 September 2020 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) Latest assessment published 24 June 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 | Jewish CareBrand: Jewish Care |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 02447900 (opens Companies House) |
| Charity number | 802559 |
Jewish Care runs 9 services in London. 8 are rated Good or Outstanding and 1 has no rating yet.
Other services run by Jewish Care
- G Anita Dorfman House Care home with nursing, HarrowGood
- G Jack Gardner House Care home, BarnetGood
- G Kun Mor and George Kiss Home Care home, BarnetGood
- G Rosetrees Care home, BarnetGood
- G Sidney Corob House Care home, CamdenGood
- G Stella & Harry Freedman House Care home with nursing, BarnetGood
Nearest alternatives
- G Service to the Aged Care home with nursing, 0.1 miles awayGood
- G Jack Gardner House Care home, 0.1 miles awayGood
- G Sunridge Court Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- G Maple House Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Magnolia Court Care home with nursing, 0.7 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 Otto Schiff provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Otto Schiff as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Otto Schiff have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 54 beds at Otto Schiff.
- When was Otto Schiff last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Otto Schiff was published on 24 June 2026.
- Who runs Otto Schiff?
- Otto Schiff is run by Jewish Care. It runs 9 services in London.
- What is Otto Schiff's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 24 June 2026.