Compare top-rated care homes across Romford
Romford has 11 CQC-registered care homes, in London. Of those, 11 are residential care homes and 4 provide nursing care, with around 41 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Romford, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Romford
Care quality in Romford is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 rated Outstanding, 8 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Romford, 8 are registered for dementia care, 4 for nursing care, 2 for learning disability and autism support, 2 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Romford may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Geographically, Romford care homes are spread across the RM6, RM7 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Romford closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Romford itself, neighbouring towns across Essex are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Romford depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in London typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Essex may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Romford home.
Residential and nursing homes in Romford
Illustrative Ebury Court Residential Home Limited
Illustrative Willows Care Home
Illustrative Chadwell House Residential Care Home
Illustrative Heatherbrook
Illustrative Kallar Lodge Residential Care Home
Illustrative Rowallan House
Illustrative Outlook Care - Dagenham Road
Illustrative 50 Valentines Way
Illustrative Primroses Home
Illustrative Willows Care Home
Illustrative Rose Court Care Home
Care homes near you across the Romford area
Care homes in Romford are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Essex near Romford
Common questions about Romford care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Romford?
Care home fees in Romford vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Romford home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Romford?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Essex's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Romford?
Romford has 11 CQC-registered care homes: 11 offering residential care and 4 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Romford?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Romford are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Romford?
Care homes in Romford and across Essex include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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