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My husband receives excellent care. Staff are caring, professional and kindLinda B(Wife of Resident/Service User)



My husband receives excellent care. Staff are caring, professional and kindLinda B(Wife of Resident/Service User)



Conveniently situated in Islington, North London, Highbury New Park delivers high quality care and support for older people. They also run a day club designed for older people in the local area.
Residents can enjoy bright and spacious bedrooms, complete with an ensuites, as well as lovely living spaces and additional amenities, including a hair and beauty salon. Outside there is a lovely garden where green fingered residents can enjoy some...
Care Provided by Highbury New Park
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 53 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Highbury New Park 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
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lia Smochina(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)
Highbury New Park Reviews (55)
Highbury New Park has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highbury New Park has 55 reviews.
Me and my sister are extremely happy that Dad is here and being looked after so expertly.
The warmth and caring is second to none. The manager and staff are always willing to go out of their way to support, not only the resident but the whole family of the resident. My sister is settled and much more active since she was placed here. She has made a lot of friends but most of all, I don't have to worry on a daily basis, when she is well looked after.
My friend has lived here for five and a half years. He is very happy and always looks well-presented. I visit him every other week. The staff are always friendly and I can ask them how my friend is. He is well looked after and thriving. The activities stimulate him. He has never had an admission to hospital since he has been here. I am happy with his care and would recommend this care home.
My aunt has been in the home for a few years now, and she has been very well looked after. She is always clean and fed and has a smile on her face when we visit her. Even her nails are painted. The staff are always helpful and so welcoming, and this makes all the difference. The home was recommended to me, and I know why. Thank you all.
The past two years have been very difficult with all the restrictions that Covid caused to be put in place. Highbury New Park did all the could to let my brother and myself see our mother and in the worrying times we were reassured that she was getting the best possible care. The managers and staff went over and above and we are so glad that our mother was in a safe place with staff that really care for all the residents.
I am very happy with my uncle being in this home. He is looked after very well and is always clean and tidy when I visit. The home is kept very clean and the staff very friendly.
They have been marvellous accommodating us a family - especially during bereavement.
Highbury New Park care home is an excellent care facility. My mother is always happy, cared for and all her needs met. Management and staff are always available and happy to help with any concerns. As a family we all feel we are extremely happy and lucky we found this care home for our mum.
I find that the management are very helpful if I have a problem or question to be answered. I also find that the staff are very helpful with any problems. Overall, I find the care home very good compared to others in Islington.
My mother has been living in Highbury New Park care home for some 4/5 years. My brother and I have always been impressed with the care (daily and medical). All staff, particularly the manager and deputy manager, have always been helpful and understanding - most particularly in the recent 18 months with lockdowns and the Coronavirus pandemic. But all the staff are human and they are, understandably, stressed with the unrelenting pressure. They are tired. An increase in their pay might help. Of course, I cannot comment on food and drink, rooms and activities since there have been many restrictions. I judge it on previous experience.
We as a family find the staff at Highbury New Park Care Home extremely helpful and caring.
I found that this care home takes great care in looking after the residents, and make sure they are as comfortable as possible. We know this pandemic has been very hard for the care homes throughout the country, but I can say that this particular home has reacted to the pandemic with great efficiency. 1st class management.
The home has helped and supported us in giving time and information. They are always on hand and ask questions to understand his life and background, to meet his needs.
In summary, he is safe, warm, fed, clothed, cared for and supported at a time when he needs it most, and we as a family were struggling to cope.
Thank you.
Many different choices for the residents, plays, songs, TV, everything is celebrated.
A good place to live, domestic staff - wonderful. Feeling of clear hard work. Well done.
The care my mother received a Highbury New Park was all I expected and far more. All her needs, moods and tantrums were dealt with respectfully and in a most caring way. She responded well due to the staff and most of all, the management who were always available to talk.
I have nothing but praise for this care home - the care they provided was exceptional. The staff were always patient and kind to my brother and friendly and welcoming to my sister and I when we visited. I also wish to complement the managers in particular for the group meetings they held with the resident's relatives which were very helpful. Apart from the dementia, my brother had several health problems but he was always given prompt medical attention. I felt he was very safe in their hands.
I'm very pleased with my mothers care at Highbury New Park as she is very contented since being there and also she has been free of infection and her appetite has got so much better, excellent all round.
My AUnt has been living at the care home since 2005. We sadly nearly lost her a few years ago, however, due to the fantastic care she received we have just celebrated her 99th birthday. The compassion and care that is shown by the care staff it feels like an extension of our own family.
My father was in residence at Highbury New Park for the last two years of his life. I cannot fault this care home, I found all nursing, management and general staff extremely professional, approachable and very considerate, all of which dealt with my father's wellbeing with the understanding and compassion I would have treated him myself.
The staff are all extremely hard working in all the departments of the home. Managers are excellent, knowledgeable and open to communication. I have every confidence in them. The floor staff are angels. Given that long hours and low pay they really give themselves to their jobs, they are kind to resident and visitors and it is easy to see how much they actually care about their charges.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 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.
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News (43) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I started my career with Care UK over 13 years ago, in 2009 as a General Nurse. Over the years I have worked my way through various positions, then became Home Manager here at Highbury New Park in 2016.
There’s a lovely welcoming family atmosphere here, and always a new challenge to solve. When time allows, I enjoy chatting to the residents and learning more about their lives.
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