Anastasia Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds29
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-01-03
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Those who know the home have noticed how staff stay engaged throughout the day, providing consistent hands-on support when residents need it.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Anastasia Lodge was rated Good for effectiveness at the November 2019 inspection. The home lists dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities among its specialisms, indicating it cares for people with a range of complex needs. The inspection text does not describe care plan quality, GP access arrangements, dementia-specific training content, or how food preferences and dietary needs are met. No concerns about effectiveness were recorded.Is this home caring?
Anastasia Lodge was rated Good for caring at the November 2019 inspection. The inspection text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, descriptions of how residents are addressed, or accounts of how dignity and privacy are protected in practice. No concerns about caring were raised. The absence of specific evidence is a feature of the brevity of the published report rather than a sign of a problem.Is the home responsive?
Anastasia Lodge was rated Good for responsiveness at the November 2019 inspection. The home caters for adults with dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities across a relatively small 29-bed setting. The inspection text does not describe the activity programme, how individual preferences are recorded and acted on, or what provision exists for residents who cannot join group activities. End-of-life care arrangements are not mentioned. No concerns were raised.Is the home well-led?
Anastasia Lodge was rated Good for leadership at the November 2019 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A named registered manager is recorded. The nominated individual is also named in the registration record. The inspection text does not describe the manager's visibility, how staff are supported, how governance processes work in practice, or how the home responded to the concerns that led to the earlier Requires Improvement rating. No concerns about leadership were raised.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports adults across different life stages, from younger people with learning or physical disabilities to older residents living with dementia. This mix brings valuable perspective to their care approach. For residents with dementia, the home's experience with various conditions helps them adapt support as needs change. They work with families to understand each person's history and preferences. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Anastasia Lodge achieved a Good rating across all five domains after a previous Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful improvement. However, the published inspection text is brief and lacks the specific observations, quotes, and detail needed to score confidently above the mid-range on most themes.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Those who know the home have noticed how staff stay engaged throughout the day, providing consistent hands-on support when residents need it.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
With their range of specialisms, Anastasia Lodge offers care that adapts to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Worth a visit
Anastasia Lodge Care Home, a 29-bed home in Winchmore Hill, north London, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2019. This followed a previous rating of Requires Improvement, meaning the home demonstrated real progress. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no evidence to prompt a reassessment of that rating. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report is unusually brief and contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no direct quotes from residents or families, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specifics about food, activities, or night staffing. A Good rating is a positive foundation, but it was awarded more than five years ago, and the lack of detail means you should treat a visit as essential. Ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, watch how staff interact with residents during your tour, and ask the manager directly about dementia training, one-to-one activities, and how families are kept informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Anastasia Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care across ages and abilities in the heart of London
Anastasia Lodge Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Finding the right care home means matching specific needs with genuine expertise. Anastasia Lodge Care Home in London provides support for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. This breadth of specialisms means they understand how different conditions affect daily life and wellbeing.
Who they care for
The team supports adults across different life stages, from younger people with learning or physical disabilities to older residents living with dementia. This mix brings valuable perspective to their care approach.
For residents with dementia, the home's experience with various conditions helps them adapt support as needs change. They work with families to understand each person's history and preferences.
“With their range of specialisms, Anastasia Lodge offers care that adapts to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Anastasia Lodge achieved a Good rating across all five domains after a previous Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful improvement. However, the published inspection text is brief and lacks the specific observations, quotes, and detail needed to score confidently above the mid-range on most themes.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Those who know the home have noticed how staff stay engaged throughout the day, providing consistent hands-on support when residents need it.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
With their range of specialisms, Anastasia Lodge offers care that adapts to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Worth a visit
Anastasia Lodge Care Home, a 29-bed home in Winchmore Hill, north London, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2019. This followed a previous rating of Requires Improvement, meaning the home demonstrated real progress. A desk-based review in July 2023 found no evidence to prompt a reassessment of that rating. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report is unusually brief and contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. There are no direct quotes from residents or families, no descriptions of staff interactions, and no specifics about food, activities, or night staffing. A Good rating is a positive foundation, but it was awarded more than five years ago, and the lack of detail means you should treat a visit as essential. Ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, watch how staff interact with residents during your tour, and ask the manager directly about dementia training, one-to-one activities, and how families are kept informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Anastasia Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care across ages and abilities in the heart of London
Anastasia Lodge Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Finding the right care home means matching specific needs with genuine expertise. Anastasia Lodge Care Home in London provides support for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. This breadth of specialisms means they understand how different conditions affect daily life and wellbeing.
Who they care for
The team supports adults across different life stages, from younger people with learning or physical disabilities to older residents living with dementia. This mix brings valuable perspective to their care approach.
For residents with dementia, the home's experience with various conditions helps them adapt support as needs change. They work with families to understand each person's history and preferences.
“With their range of specialisms, Anastasia Lodge offers care that adapts to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
