Bennetts Castle Care Centre
Care home in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bennetts Castle Care Centre is a family-run care home in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, providing residential care for 66 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2023). It supports residents with dementia and offers 24-hour care.
The home is accessible by local bus services and has car parking for visitors. It is not near a train station; the nearest stations are Barking, Heathway and Goodmayes, reachable by bus. There are small shops in the local area.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 April 2023 · Last inspected 13 March 2023
Inspectors found that people at Bennetts Castle Care Centre were protected from abuse, with risk assessments and enough staff to meet needs, and that medicines, infection control and incident reviews were handled safely. Quality monitoring and an open, positive culture were noted, and people were supported to share their views. The service was rated Good overall, up from Requires improvement at its previous inspection.
- Risk assessments identified the risks people faced and set out how to reduce them
- Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs, supported by robust recruitment practices
- Medicines were managed safely and infection control systems were in place
- Quality assurance systems were in place, and staff and people described an open and positive culture
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
531 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Barking and Dagenham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,015 |
| 2025 | £1,063 |
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Local health safety net
Bennetts Castle Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King George Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is DR SZ HAIDER'S PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dagenham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Bexley
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Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering Ltd
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The Stroke Club and Befriending Service
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Stroke Care International
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Hibiscus Caribbean Elderly Association
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Carers' Support (Bexley)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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