Abbey Total Care Group
Ashbrook Nursing Home
Care home in Romford, Havering
Operated by Abbey Total Care Group
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ashbrook Nursing Home is a 70-bed care home in Romford providing nursing care, dementia support, respite care and palliative care for older people. The home is run by Abbey Total Care Group and has qualified nurses on duty 24 hours a day. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good ratings for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led care, though Safe care was rated Requires Improvement.
The home supports residents who need help with daily living and personal care. Staff aim to understand individual preferences and routines, and to deliver care with dignity and consistency, working closely with families.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 5 September 2023 · Last inspected 26 July 2023
Inspectors found that staff know the people they support well and give caring, respectful care tailored to individual choices and communication needs. The home was reported to have enough staff who are trained and supported, with a positive atmosphere and a management team that people and their relatives feel comfortable approaching. Inspectors noted that some risk assessments need further development so staff have clearer guidance.
- Staff know people well and provide caring, respectful support that listens to people's views.
- Enough staff are in place, recruited safely, and receive professional training and ongoing development.
- Medicines are managed safely, and systems help protect people from abuse and from the spread of infection.
- A range of engaging activities is offered, and the home links with local community services to keep people socially involved.
- Some risk assessments need further development, with more suitable guidance for staff to help them deliver safe care.
- Inspectors recommended improving the meal service so people find mealtimes more comfortable and enjoyable.
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Food hygiene rating
Major improvement necessary
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
616 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Havering council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,172 |
| 2025 | £1,230 |
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Local health safety net
Ashbrook Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is LYNWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Romford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering Ltd
Provision of a range of services to older people in and around London Boroughs of Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering to improve and maintain their quality of life.
Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
Brentwood Community Transport
Provide transport options to people who find mainstream public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. Assist the charitable work of organisations engaged…
The Stroke Club and Befriending Service
To promote and protect the physical and mental health of people who have had strokes and their family and carers in the London borough of Newham through the provision of support, education,…
Stroke Care International
The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…
Hibiscus Caribbean Elderly Association
To relieve the aged and unemployed in particular those of Caribbean and African origin in East London by the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation with the object of…
Part of Abbey Total Care Group
Ashbrook Nursing Home is one of 10 homes run by Abbey Total Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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