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The home was developed in 1995 to provide residential and dementia care for the elderly. The location was chosen for its views across Hadley, with Barnet...
Care Provided by Five Oaks
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 45 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
These fees are only a guideline and are based on both room type and dependency. Please contact the home directly to arrange for a tailored personal assessment.
Contact Five Oaks to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Birchstone Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rahima Mulindwa (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1995
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (33)
Visiting
- Five Oaks welcomes visitors at any time. However, if you would like a tour, it is preferable to arrange this beforehand to ensure that a member of staff will be present to answer any questions.
Parking
- Free on site parking is available at Five Oaks.
Five Oaks Reviews (66)
Five Oaks has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.704) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Five Oaks has 66 reviews.
I went to see my mother every day when last visiting family in London recently. I was glad to see that she was cared for in such as warm and friendly environment. My appreciation to all staff at Five Oaks for their excellent support
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. Our team at Five Oaks works hard to provide a warm, friendly, and supportive environment for all our residents, and it's wonderful to know that this made a difference to you and your family. Your appreciation means a...
I vividly remember when in August 2018 my dear wife was diagnosed by her doctor with "Dementia in Alzheimer's disease!" a terrible blow! Two years later as the illness progressed and we could not cope at home, regrettably she had to go to a care home and COVID struck making things much much worse. It was a stroke of luck later on to find Five Oaks and move her. She is looked after with great care by the staff, some of whom have been there for several years in a family-like atmosphere, a lovely garden, constant attention, and care for the good food freshly cooked in the kitchen. All of this is a great comfort to me. The recent arrival of the manager a lively constantly smiling, always available efficient young lady manager is contributing greatly to the management of the home. I sincerely hope though that there will be not too many changes to alter the family like atmosphere that is so precious.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review of Five Oaks. As a close relative of a person who lives in care, as well as working in care, I am very aware of the importance of having faith in the people looking after your loved one. I am glad to hear that your wife and you are being well cared for. We are very proud of our team, especially our 'young lady manager'!
From my first visit to Five Oaks, it was clear that the home provided a bright, colourful and welcoming environment. Although my father-in-law's stay was comparatively brief, before long-term health issues took him from us, he was well supported, both medically and socially, with engaging activities and staff interaction. It is my opinion that he experienced more "life" in his final few weeks at Five Oaks than he had seen in the three or four years prior to his residency. For this, the family can be grateful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely review for our home. We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts, at what we know must be a difficult time for you. We are glad that the Five Oaks team were able to make such a difference, both for your father and for his family.
Having been discharged from hospital 2 night post total knee replacement surgery, I was welcomed in the most warm and friendly fashion by every member of staff from the first moment of my stay. My room on the "Quiet Floor" was comfortable and well-furnished which enabled me to live a very independent life with nourishing meals!
The compassion and kindness of the carers made a real difference in my recovery and I appreciated their commitment to providing me with everything I needed during my short stay which made a stressful/painful time more bearable.
Thank you for going above and beyond to provide comfort and support, I feel very fortunate that Five Oaks was available.
Thank you for your kind words. I will relay your message to the team. It was truly a pleasure to have the opportunity to care for and look after you, during the brief time spent at Five Oaks.
Although there was nothing anybody could do, she was made comfortable, kept clean and loved by all the staff, which is all we could possibly ask for.
Well done Five Oaks and thank you for looking after my special friend.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. It was truly a pleasure to care for your friend. We take immense pride in providing high-quality care and facilities to positively impact our residents. Your kind words mean a lot to us and I will make sure to share them with the staff. Your friend is dearly missed at Five Oaks. Thank you once again for your lovely comments.
Mum's stay at 5 Oaks lasted over two years. During that time, she was treated with genuine love and respect by the staff. The home provided a safe, yet social environment that brought Mum so much happiness and joy. Even during occasional challenges with her behaviour, the staff remained professional and compassionate.
Thank you for taking the time to review us. It was our absolute pleasure to look after your mum-she was such a wonderful character and will be deeply missed by all of us here. We're glad we could bring her happiness during her time with us, and your kind words mean a lot to the whole team.
The staff are all exceptional, including the manager, carers, kitchen staff, cleaners and laundry staff. There are too many people who deserve an individual mention but thank you to everyone for making Five Oaks a homely place and allowing my brother to be himself for as long as possible.
I was always kept up to date with any changes in his circumstances and care and felt part of his team.
Also thanks for the support given to me and the lovely welcome whenever I visited.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments; he is very much missed at Five Oaks.
My father lived here for 4 years and was well looked after by an excellent team who really cared. We couldn't have wished for more. Particular thanks go to five members of staff, but all staff deserve praise. Lovely setting, the house is clean and in a good location. Highly recommend this home.
My mother stayed in Five Oaks Care Home for the last year of her life and I can honestly say, the team there could not have done any more for her. Her last year was challenging health wise and with dementia setting in but they encouraged her to take an active role in activities and she sung her heart out to the end. She loved the regular singers who came to the home and despite struggling with memory, she could recall every word of her favourite old time numbers. The staff at Five Oaks are amazing, they are not just carers, they are warm, kind and amazing people who go above and beyond. The care and love my mum received was beyond anything I could have ever wanted for her. She was dressed immaculately every day. Even the chef got to know her little food pleasures in life and spoilt her regularly. This is a very personal care home, where the staff are the key asset and make the difference. The management is excellent, helpful and always available and supportive. You are wonderful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, the management and team are delighted with your comments and we're so very grateful to have been given the opportunity to care for your mother. Wishing you all the best for the future.
My parents have lived in Five Oaks since August 2021. Five Oaks is excellently managed with a caring and professional senior team. From what I have seen, the carers really do care about the comfort and dignity of the residents. Five Oaks has a very homely feel about it and is clean and well maintained. I am kept well informed about matters. My parents have settled in well and I am can relax in the knowledge that they are safe and well looked after.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. The management and staff are delighted with your comments and we are very proud to have the opportunity to care for your parents. We all look forward to welcoming you back to the home very soon.
My mother was placed into Five Oaks last August. I have nothing but praise for the care she is receiving. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Overall, I consider we were lucky to find her a place in this home.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, the management and staff are delighted with your comments and we're so glad that your mother has settled well at Five Oaks. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
My uncle has been living at Five Oaks for 3 years now and has been very happy living here. My uncle tells me that the staff are very good, checking up on him even during the night time, which is reassuring in case he has a fall and cannot reach the alarm. Five Oaks is kept very clean including the seating and dining areas, the toilets, bathrooms and the residents' rooms, hygiene is very good which is very important to keep infection at bay. My uncle says that the meals are very good and has no complaints about the food at Five Oaks.
I visited Five Oaks myself and can honestly say that it has a really comfortable homely feel, is very well decorated and very much like a family home, which in my opinion is very important to the mental well-being of the residents. The staff are trained to help with medication and I have peace of mind that my uncle is being well looked after. I would recommend Five Oaks.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. The management and staff are very appreciative of your comments and are so happy that both you and your uncle are happy in our care. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
Five Oaks is a very well run care home with conscientious, professional, kind, attentive and very helpful staff. The health and welfare of the residents are clearly front and foremost in all the actions of the staff. There is a choice of well balanced, home-cooked food at each mealtime and my mother-in-law is always complimentary about the food and has many favourites.
In the pre-Covid era, Five Oaks had an entertainment manager who arranged a wide and varied range of daily activities. There were usually 2 activities a day, including pantomimes, mini-stage shows, singers, musicians, physical activities, etc.
Five Oaks looks more like a hotel than a care home, which we took into consideration when we originally reviewed the local care homes. This is why my mother-in-law felt at home almost immediately. Our family continue to be extremely happy with the level of care and attention that Five Oaks provide.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, your comments are very much appreciated and the management and staff are delighted to have received such praise. We very much look forward to seeing you soon.
My Mum has been at Five Oaks for nearly eight years now, coming in during May 2012. During that time, she has always been respected and treated very well. Staff are very helpful and polite.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to have had the privilege to care for your mother over the past eight years and we look forward to many more years to come. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
Five Oaks has been an absolute dream! We are so grateful for the outstanding care and hard work by all the staff. I highly recommend Five Oaks and couldn't be happier! Keep the staff!
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us your review. The management and staff are delighted with your comments and we're so glad that you and your family are happy with our service. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
Five Oaks has extremely high standards in all aspects of caring for their elderly guests. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The hotel cleanliness and decoration is impeccable. My mother enjoys the variety of entertainment offered and attends when she’s able to do so.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Your comments are very much appreciated by everyone at Five Oaks. We very much look forward to seeing you again soon.
Mum has been really happy here. This is her third year. Recently she has needed more care and I couldn’t be happier with the care and kindness she has been shown. Five Oaks is a special care home and they have become like our family. Certain staff, in particular, I feel treat my mum like she was their own. The staff are very approachable if we have any concerns. The stress has been taken away from us knowing that mum is being well looked after. The manager is a very warm and friendly person. I would highly recommend it. As a family, we looked at many places for mum as she is extremely fussy and this was the only place that ticked all the boxes!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. The management and staff are delighted with your comments and we're so glad that your Mum is happy and settled. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
My third respite stay, once again well looked after. All the staff are amazing, always smiling and helpful. I hope to return next year. My thanks to all no matter their role. Best wishes.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, the staff and management are so glad you enjoyed your stay and all look forward to seeing you again soon.
We are always welcomed when we visit and can do so at any time.
We are very comfortable with the decision to place her at Five Oaks and are thankful that there was a place for her in her time of need.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. The staff and management are very happy with your comments and we're all glad that both your mother and your family are comfortable and content. We all look forward to seeing you again soon.
He is still active and likes to go for a walk most days of the week, weather and health permitting and the freedom that he has to do this helps both his peace of mind and his general wellbeing.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us your review, it is very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 14 Oct 2025
A recent Macmillan Coffee Morning at Five Oaks care home in Barnet raised £270 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The UK’s leading cancer charity provides specialist health care, information and financial...
- 02 Oct 2025
Residents and staff at Five Oaks care home in Barnet enjoyed a little plant therapy recently, when volunteers from White Oaks healthcare catering services visited to host a herb-potting event....
- 02 Oct 2025
Residents and staff at Five Oaks care home in Barnet enjoyed a little plant therapy recently, when volunteers from White Oaks healthcare catering services visited to host a herb-potting event....
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Oct 2025Recipient: Birchstone Care
- 27 Sep 2024Recipient: Birchstone Care
- 17 May 2024Recipient: Birchstone Care
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Five Oaks.
Meet the Team (2)

With over 15 years in healthcare, Rahima is a seasoned professional with a leadership style marked by empathy. Her managerial expertise extends beyond routine duties, actively cultivating inclusive workspaces and prioritising respect and motivation for the team and those under her care. Beyond healthcare, she finds joy in theatre and showcases culinary skills when hosting friends and family. This multifaceted approach reflects her ability to balance professional excellence with a rich personal life, contributing to a positive atmosphere in both her workplace and personal circles. Rahima's leadership is characterised by a unique blend of professionalism, empathy, and interpersonal finesse, making her a standout presence in various settings. The commitment to creating a supportive environment is evident in both professional and personal pursuits, portraying her as a well-rounded and influential individual. In essence, Rahima's 15-year journey in healthcare demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence and compassion. The ability to seamlessly integrate diverse aspects of her life into both spheres makes her an invaluable asset, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.

She is currently completing her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care. Over the years, Fathiya has supported residents with a wide range of needs, including those requiring palliative care.
She is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and making a positive difference in people’s lives. Fathiya is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider and has previously worked as a Moving and Handling Train the Trainer.
She believe's in leading by example, being hands-on, and supporting her team to deliver compassionate, professional care every day.
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