Community of St Mary at the Cross
Edgware, HA8 · 0.4 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £2,077 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
- Weekly fee
- £1,979
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2018
- Beds
- 57
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Sydmar Lodge's reported fee
£1,979a week
About £102,908 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,958 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Barnet, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £859 a week less, £44,668 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,603 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Barnet
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About Sydmar Lodge
Sydmar Lodge is a residential care home in Edgware, in the Barnet council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 57 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. The home has been registered since December 2016.
At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated Sydmar Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Sydmar Lodge has told us it charges £1,979 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £102,908 a year. It is about 5% below the typical residential fee in Barnet of £2,077 a week.
There are 75 registered care homes in Barnet. The nearest to Sydmar Lodge include Community of St Mary at the Cross, Shaftesbury Brookside House and Knights Court Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Sydmar Lodge Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- December 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2018)
- Council area
- Barnet
- Town
- Edgware
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Outstanding
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and effective care, with Outstanding support for activities and personal preferences.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,979 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “Our current fees are £1,979 per week.” | Reported by the home “Our current fees are £1,979 per week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Barnet, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Sydmar Lodge
How much does Sydmar Lodge cost?
Sydmar Lodge charges £1,979 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Sydmar Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Sydmar Lodge Good in May 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Sydmar Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Sydmar Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Sydmar Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Sydmar Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Sydmar Lodge have?
Sydmar Lodge is registered for up to 57 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Barnet
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,300 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Folasade A.
2 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 20 years caring
Based about 4 minutes from Barnet. Can care for a couple
Elena Luminita M.
2 reviews
From £980 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Barnet
Ruxandra B.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 11 years caring
Based about 18 minutes from Barnet. Can care for a couple
Rosemary S.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Barnet. Can care for a couple
“The quality of life that she's given my parents has been priceless. The peace of mind she's given my sisters and I, through a very difficult time, has been invaluable.”
“Folasade is really kind, patient and respectful, has a fantastic sense of humour and such a positive outlook on life.”
See live-in carers near BarnetProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Barnet
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Shaftesbury Brookside House
London, HA8 · 0.4 km · 24 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £2,077 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Knights Court Nursing Home
Edgware, HA8 · 1.3 km · 80 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £2,077 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week