Willowmere Care Centre

(Opening Jun 2026)
Nurserymans Road, Barnet N11 1EQ
  • Willowmere Care Centre, Barnet
Willowmere Care Centre is a specialist care home located in Southgate, Barnet, North London, providing expert support for adults living with complex neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, and dementia, including early-onset dementia. The purpose-designed home offers a calm and supportive environment, combining specialist clinical expertise with high-quality personalised care to promote comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

The experienced multidisciplinary team works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver structured, outcome-focused care tailored to individual needs. Support is designed to encourage independence wherever possible, while also providing reassurance, stability, and continuity for those requiring longer-term care.

With a strong focus on person-centred support, Willowmere Care Centre aims to create an environment where residents feel valued, supported, and able to achieve the best possible quality of life.
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Care Provided by Willowmere Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 119 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2500

Our fee structure is based on a pre-admission assessment of individual care needs, and weekly fees may increase if needs change over time. Standard fees typically cover accommodation, meals, and personal care support.
Additional services may be charged separately. We operate a transparent approach to fees which are discussed and agreed in advance where required.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Willowmere Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Willowmere Care Centre 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)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Willowmere Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Fatma Makalo (Commissioning Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 17+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2004
  • Last Refurbishment: 2026
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (119)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (119)

Visiting

  • The home offer open visiting with no restrictions, welcoming friends and family at times convenient to them while respecting residents’ routines and wellbeing.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site, including designated disabled parking spaces. The home is also accessible via nearby public transport links for visitors who prefer not to drive.

Bed Vacancies

5 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 02 Jun 2026

We will be opening shortly and welcome enquiries and referrals

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Meet the Team (1)

Fatma

Fatma Makalo

Job Title: Commissioning Manager Joined: 2026

Fatma is an experienced health and social care leader with over 24 years of experience, including 19 years in senior leadership roles. Throughout her career, she has led high-performing care homes that achieved three consecutive CQC Outstanding ratings, reflecting her commitment to quality, excellence, and person-centred care.


At the heart of Fatma's leadership is a genuine passion for people. She is known for her empathetic approach, particularly when supporting individuals with complex needs, ensuring that dignity, privacy, choice, and respect remain central to every aspect of care. She takes pride in building strong, trusting relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams, creating a collaborative environment where people feel heard, valued, and supported. Fatma's passion lies in developing people, leading positive change, and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.


In 2024, Fatma won the BBC Radio London Make a Difference Carer Award. She is also proud to have received the Chief Nursing Officer for Social Care Excellence Award and to hold the Queen’s Nurse title in recognition of her dedication to nursing leadership and community care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Willowmere Care Centre

What types of Care is Willowmere Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Willowmere Care Centre have?

There are 119 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Willowmere Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Willowmere Care Centre to the centre of Barnet?

2.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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