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Care homes offering respite care in Hornchurch

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There are 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Hornchurch on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,429 a week, while Havering usually pays £1,230. The largest is Derham House Care Home, with 65 beds.

care homes
6
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,429/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Havering council pays
£1,230/wk

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Hornchurch

Care homes in Hornchurch (6)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Distance
Beech Court Care CentreGood · Nov 2018On request530.3 mi—0.9 mi
Derham House Care HomeGood£1,533653.6 mi—2.8 mi
Fam Daily Care LtdGood · Nov 2024On request43.0 mi—2.6 mi
FAM DAILY CARE LTD—On request41.1 mi—2.1 mi
Havering Court Care HomeGood£1,325522.7 mi—2.9 mi
Little Gaynes Rest HomeGood · Dec 2025On request203.2 mi—2.2 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Hornchurch in numbers

100% of Hornchurch’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Hornchurch costs about £1,429/week, while Havering’s published usual rate is around £1,230/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £199/week (about £10,348/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Havering council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed6
Rated Good or Outstanding5 of 5 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,429
Havering usual weekly rate (2025)£1,230
LargestDerham House Care Home (65 beds)
Most recently inspectedLittle Gaynes Rest Home (May 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 3 · Respite 6
Average house price, Havering (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£456,759
Good5
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Hornchurch£1,429/wk
  • Nursing, Hornchurch£1,429/wk
  • Dementia, Hornchurch£1,429/wk
  • Havering average£1,325/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Havering usual rate£1,230/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Havering. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Havering's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Havering

The average house price in Havering is £456,759, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£456,759
Detached
£855,039
Semi-detached
£550,821
Terraced
£442,800
Flats & maisonettes
£256,449

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Hornchurch

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 10% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

296 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime99
  • Anti-social behaviour77
  • Vehicle crime28
  • Public order22
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Hornchurch

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Tapestry Care UK

To improve the quality of life of older people in Havering,helping them to maximise their potential and live fulfilling and enjoyable lives.Volunteering, Befriending, Day Care Services,…

0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079969)
Charity

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…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1135063)
Charity

Age UK Bexley

To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088399)
Charity

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.

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088435)
Charity

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.…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1176508)
Charity

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,…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137796)

Hornchurch: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+25.4%
Projected change in Havering, 2025 to 2035 (6,917 to 8,677). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+11.4%
Projected change in Havering, 2025 to 2035 (47,535 to 52,944). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co Ltd (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
48
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 90.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
12.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 56 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 10 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Hornchurch

  • Saint Francis Hospice · 3.3 milesCQC page
  • Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice · 7.2 milesCQC Good (report published December 2022). CQC page
  • St Luke's Hospice Thurrock · 8.5 milesCQC Good (report published May 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Hornchurch

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Hornchurch a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Hornchurch

Hornchurch offers a solid base for retirement in suburban London. With 13 parks, 9 allotments and a range of shops, restaurants and social venues, there is plenty to keep active retirees occupied. It is a town that works well for people who value being close enough to central London to visit family, but want the calm of a residential neighbourhood. The area has care homes available, though choice may be more limited than in larger urban centres.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Hornchurch has GP surgeries and pharmacies throughout the town; the nearest major hospital is Oldchurch Hospital in Romford, a short distance away.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 408 offences; violent crime, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime are the most common types locally.
  • Family and connection: Consider how easily your family can reach you from their current location, and whether your social network is strong enough to sustain visits and support.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Hornchurch vary; compare quotes from local homes against the national average to find homes that fit your budget.
  • Transport: Hornchurch is well served by buses and has rail links via District Line and mainline trains to central London, Southend and beyond, making it easy to travel for appointments or visits.
  • Housing options: Several care homes operate in the area, offering a reasonable range of provision from residential care to specialist settings.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space and hobbies: The town has 13 parks and 9 allotments, plus 33 restaurants and cafes and 10 pubs for social outings. Local clubs and hobby groups are usually easy to find in an area this size.
  • Community: Hornchurch has active community centres and social groups; memory cafés and support networks for older residents are commonly available.
  • Climate: As part of greater London, Hornchurch has a temperate climate with cool winters and mild summers—typical for the southeast.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded crime is moderate for the area, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common types; check the specific neighbourhood you are considering.
  • Distance from family: Although Hornchurch has good transport links to central London and beyond, it may feel distant if your main support network is in the Midlands or further north.

Questions about care homes in Hornchurch

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Hornchurch?

AskBart lists 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Hornchurch, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Hornchurch rated?

Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Hornchurch cost?

Published fees range from £1,325 to £1,533 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Hornchurch?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Hornchurch?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Hornchurch:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Hornchurch

Near Hornchurch

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Ben Ryan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons