Community of St Mary at the Cross
Nursing home · Edgware
94 Priory Field Drive, Edgware, HA8 9PU
Run by Community Of St Mary At The Cross
- GoodCQC · Jan 2024
- 8.0Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careNursing
- Phone020 8905 4200
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 January 2024
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Community of St Mary at the Cross
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-109720292
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Community of St Mary at the Cross
Community of St Mary at the Cross combines Benedictine hospitality with Henry Nihill House, a not-for-profit care home with nursing at Edgware Abbey. The service cares for older people, people with physical disabilities and younger adults, and welcomes people of all faiths or none.
Residents receive a bespoke service that supports dignity, privacy, freedom and personal choice. Chapel services and the presence of the Sisters form part of life at the home, while the wider site also provides retreat accommodation and quiet space. Henry Nihill House is a not-for-profit home with nursing.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Edgware
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Brookside HouseLondon | 0.2 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Sydmar LodgeEdgware | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Knights Court Nursing HomeEdgware | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitchurch LodgeEdgware | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Appletree Court Care HomeEdgware | 1.2 miles |
What stands out
What stands out
- Benedictine ethos
- Chapel services within the care setting
Suits: People seeking nursing care within a Christian community
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
94 Priory Field Drive, Edgware, HA8 9PU
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Questions families ask
Is Henry Nihill House a not-for-profit nursing home?
Yes. It is a not-for-profit care home with nursing, owned by the Edgware Abbey Charitable Trust.
How many residents does Henry Nihill House care for?
It provides nursing care for 30 residents as part of the Community’s charitable care service.
Does Henry Nihill House welcome people of all faiths?
Yes. People of all faiths or none are welcomed.
When was the Community of St Mary at the Cross founded?
The Community was founded in 1866 by Mother Monnica Skinner and Father Henry Nihill to care for sick and needy people.
How much does Community of St Mary at the Cross cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Community of St Mary at the Cross for its weekly fee. As a guide, Barnet council paid on average £1,078 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.