The 10 Best Care Homes In Romford
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From state-of-the-art facilities like cinema rooms and spacious lounges to specialist sensory gardens for those living with dementia, we've rounded up the best care homes in Romford. Every home listed below will ensure your loved one receives a fantastic standard of care in a cosy, home-from-home environment.
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Explore the best care homes in Romford:
- Barleycroft
- Park View
- Derham House
- Belmont Lodge
- The Priory
- Sherrell House
- Winifred Dell
- Chestnut Manor
- Brentwood Arches
- Beechlands
Barleycroft
Barleycroft Care Home is one of the best care homes in Romford, rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), including for the safe setting the dedicated team have created for all residents.
A contemporary and modern home in a lovely building, Barleycroft provides several types of care, including residential care if your loved one needs daily support with tasks relating to their personal hygiene, and expert nursing care given around the clock by registered nurses. Compassionate palliative care is also available for people who have been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition.
We love the premium facilities at this home. In addition to 80 spacious en-suite bedrooms, there are stylish communal lounges, a luxurious beauty salon, manicured gardens, and much more.
Barleycroft is in the heart of Romford, near convenient shops and other facilities for older adults. The home is also well-connected in terms of public transport, making it easy for family members and friends to visit.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 10/11/2022
| Learn more about Barleycroft: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 80 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Abbey Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Barleycroft?
For availability and pricing, call 01708 206937.
Park View
Just south of Romford’s town centre, Park View Care Home provides high-quality residential and nursing care on a permanent or short-term basis, including for people living with a form of dementia. Several other elderly care options are available, such as temporary convalescent care if your loved one is recovering from an illness, injury or operation, and specialist physical disability support.
Along with being easily accessible to Romford via car or public transport, Park View boasts a variety of luxurious facilities. Nearly all the bedrooms are en-suite, and you’ll also find large communal lounges, an activity room, a beauty salon, and serene gardens for enjoying some fresh air.
With dedicated activity coordinators, no two days are the same at Park View. Your loved one can participate in cooking and baking, arts and crafts, gardening, gentle exercise, trips out of the home and more!
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Requires Improvement
CQC Publication Date: 31/08/2018
| Learn more about Park View: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 99% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 108 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Park View?
For availability and pricing, call 02039 848629.
Derham House
Derham House Care Home is surrounded by green spaces, and is southeast of Romford. There’s plenty to enjoy nearby, including the Lakeside Shopping Centre, beaches being just a short drive away, and convenient transportation links to Central London and beyond.
Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC across the board, your loved one will receive compassionate care of the highest standard here, whether they need regular support with tasks such as using the bathroom and getting dressed, or they require 24/7 support from registered nurses.
Managed by Barchester Healthcare, Derham House also has a bespoke Memory Lane Community for people living with dementia. Specialist support is given in this part of the home, with a Magic Table (an interactive light projector) designed to support dementia residents through physically and mentally stimulating games.
Every bedroom at Derham House is spacious and en-suite. Other facilities available include a hair salon, luxurious spa bath facilities, stunning gardens and a quaint café.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 24/01/2019
| Learn more about Derham House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a spa, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 65 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Barchester Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Derham House?
For availability and pricing, call 01708 947411.
Belmont Lodge
We love the location of Belmont Lodge Care Home, just a stone’s throw away from the peaceful Epping Forest on London’s outskirts. Romford is a short drive to the southeast of this home.
At Belmont Lodge, your loved one will be warmly encouraged to join in a variety of engaging activities from a packed schedule. Popular offerings include art workshops, handicrafts, flower arranging, regular musical events, and barbecues in the beautiful garden area.
Belmont Lodge focuses on creating a safe and supportive setting. Residents are encouraged to decorate their rooms with photographs, mementoes, and other cherished possessions, which helps them feel more at home.
The highly skilled team specialises in residential dementia care on a long-term basis, with convalescent and compassionate palliative care both offered as well.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 01/07/2021
| Learn more about Belmont Lodge: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 53% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 40 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Forest Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Belmont Lodge?
For availability and pricing, call 02080 162951.
The Priory
Another of the best care homes in Romford, The Priory Care Home has a brilliant team that provides dignified, expert care in a homely setting. Rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC, The Priory offers residential care on a permanent or short-term basis, including for people living with dementia. Day care services are also provided if your loved one needs to be looked after during the day while you and others are unavailable to care for them.
Most of the 24 bedrooms at The Priory have en-suite facilities, and some are available for couples to share, meaning your loved ones can continue living together later in life. Other amenities in this home include spacious communal lounges, a group dining room and a hairdressing salon.
The Priory prides itself on providing person-centred care, which means every resident is treated with the individuality they deserve. Nutrition and emotional wellbeing are taken care of, while physiotherapists, occupational therapists, opticians, and dentists are all on hand if needed.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 05/05/2023
| Learn more about The Priory: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 68% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 25 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Advinia Health Care |
Are you interested in viewing The Priory?
For availability and pricing, call 01708 206829.
Sherrell House
A part of Excelcare, one of the country’s most well-respected operators, Sherrell House Care Home has a ‘Good’ rating from the CQC in all areas, including for how responsive the team is to changing care needs and how effective the care they provide.
Long-term residential, residential dementia, nursing and nursing dementia care are all available here, depending on your loved one’s needs, with a bespoke care plan determining exactly what they require.
If your loved one is living with dementia, holistic therapies will offer them much-needed peace of mind, while the sensory room provides a calming haven that will stimulate the senses. We love the landscaped garden at this home, which is complete with raised planters and a wheelchair-accessible greenhouse.
Residents also enjoy regular visits from animals. These visits bring joy and companionship, and residents experience comfort through spending time with them.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 27/08/2020
| Learn more about Sherrell House: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 92 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Excelcare |
Are you interested in viewing Sherrell House?
For availability and pricing, call 02080 594045.
Winifred Dell
With its setting amongst attractive grounds, Winifred Dell Care Home has a popular location in Brentwood, northeast of Romford. The bedrooms at Winifred Dell are one of the standout features, each being spacious, beautifully furnished and with an en-suite bathroom.
Other facilities include an activity room, a space dedicated to peace and quiet, a cinema room and gardens with a pond, animals and vegetable patches for green-fingered residents. Some of the bedrooms overlook this wonderful expanse of garden.
The care at Winifred Dell is top-notch and rated ‘Good’ by the CQC in all areas. Residential and residential dementia care are available if your loved one needs daily support with tasks relating to their personal hygiene. Dignified and supportive end-of-life care is also available for people nearing the end of their lives.
Where possible and subject to an assessment, pets can live at Winifred Dell. This is perfect if your loved one wants to move into care with their furry companion.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 20/09/2023
| Learn more about Winifred Dell: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 76 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Excelcare |
Are you interested in viewing Winifred Dell?
For availability and pricing, call 01277 284412.
Chestnut Manor
Chestnut Manor Care Home is in the Wanstead neighbourhood, just west of Romford. We love the layout of this home, with each floor boasting a unique identity, thanks to stylish social lounges and sensory spaces. Circular pathways and focal areas also make navigation easier for dementia residents.
This is one of the area’s most luxurious homes, with 60 high-specification, en-suite bedrooms, complete with panoramic views stretching across the capital. Moreover, there are state-of-the-art facilities such as a cinema, a café, a hair and beauty salon, spa bathrooms and a multi-faith room.
Residential, nursing and dementia care are all available at Chestnut Manor. At the same time, respite services can be pre-booked for a stay of two weeks or more, ideal if you’re a carer for a family member and need to take a break from these duties.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 07/01/2023
| Learn more about Chestnut Manor: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Westgate Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Chestnut Manor?
For availability and pricing, call 01270 447943.
Brentwood Arches
Brentwood Arches Care Home is in a brilliant location, near local shops, classic pubs, quaint cafés and convenient public transport links, offering easy connection to Romford and beyond. This nearby transportation also makes it easy for friends and family to visit.
This home has a range of accommodation types, with the 99 private apartments including studio and two-bedroom apartments. These are suitable for couples who both require care and want to continue living together. Each room is en-suite and equipped with safety features such as alarms and call buttons.
Residential, nursing and dementia care are all available on a permanent or temporary respite basis. Brentwood Arches takes a unique approach to supporting dementia residents, with their ReConnect strategy making it easy to create tailored dementia care plans focused on the individual.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 28/05/2022
| Learn more about Brentwood Arches: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 110 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Avery Collection |
Are you interested in viewing Brentwood Arches?
For availability and pricing, call 01277 674190.
Beechlands
The final entry on our list of the best Romford care homes is Beechlands Care Home. This privately owned home specialises in residential care, including for people living with dementia. Your loved one may require residential care if they need regular support with things like getting dressed and taking certain medications.
Several experts regularly visit Beechlands to support residents and provide a rounded care experience. This includes general practitioners, district nurses, chiropodists, opticians, hairdressers and a continence advisory service.
Set in an eye-catching two-story mansion-style residence, Beechlands provides a welcoming setting for all residents. Premium facilities in this home include communal dining spaces, two cosy lounges overlooking the front and rear patios for relaxation and socialising, a beauty salon, and a garden space where barbecues and garden parties are regularly hosted.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 17/02/2021
| Learn more about Beechlands: | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 93% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 28 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Essex County Care |
Are you interested in viewing Beechlands?
For availability and pricing, call 01615 244864.
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