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Nursing homes in Romford

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There are 11 nursing homes in and around Romford on AskBart. 90% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,325 a week, while Havering usually pays £1,230. The largest is Barleycroft Care Home, with 80 beds.

care homes
11
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
90%
typical residential fee
£1,325/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Havering council pays
£1,230/wk

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Romford

Care homes in Romford (11)

★ With family reviews

All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Barleycroft Care HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2025On request800.7 mi—0.6 mi
Beech Court Care CentreGood · Nov 2018On request530.3 mi—0.6 mi
Fam Daily Care LtdGood · Nov 2024On request43.0 mi—2.5 mi
FAM DAILY CARE LTD—On request41.1 mi—1.7 mi
Gable Court Care HomeGood · Aug 2023On request500.7 mi—2.3 mi
Havering Court Care HomeGood£1,325522.7 mi—2.1 mi
HeatherbrookGood · Mar 2020On request460.8 mi—0.3 mi
Hillside Nursing HomeGood · Apr 2019On request553.6 mi—3.1 mi
Ravenscourt Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2018On request732.0 mi—2.3 mi
The Fountains Care CentreGood · Feb 2022On request642.3 mi—2.9 mi
The Hornchurch Care HomeGood · Jan 2023On request552.1 mi—2.5 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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Romford in numbers

90% of Romford’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 10 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Romford costs about £1,325/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 £95/week (about £4,940/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

Nursing homes listed11
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 10 (90%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,325
Havering usual weekly rate (2025)£1,230
LargestBarleycroft Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedGable Court Care Home (August 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 9 · Nursing 11 · Dementia 6 · Respite 5
Average house price, Havering (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£456,759
Good9
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Romford£1,325/wk
  • Nursing, Romford£1,325/wk
  • Dementia, Romford£1,325/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 Romford

  • 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 3% 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

616 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime152
  • Anti-social behaviour114
  • Shoplifting91
  • Public order43
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Romford

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

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.

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

Age UK Bexley

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

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088399)
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…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1135063)
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,…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137796)
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.…

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

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…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1050342)

Romford: 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
9
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
50
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
97.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 89.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
14.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.7 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 50 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Romford

  • Saint Francis Hospice · 2.8 milesCQC page
  • Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice · 7 milesCQC Good (report published December 2022). CQC page
  • St Luke's Hospice Thurrock · 9.9 milesCQC Good (report published May 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Romford

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 Romford a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Romford

Romford offers practical retirement living in an established London neighbourhood. It has a reasonable range of care homes, seven supermarkets and strong bus and rail links to central London and Essex. The town suits retirees with local family ties or those who value quick access to London services and hospitals. Crime is a genuine consideration here; the recorded-crime figure is notably high, so personal safety and home security matter in your choice of care setting.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Several GP surgeries serve the town, and Romford has a hospital nearby; pharmacies are accessible through the supermarkets and independent outlets across the area.
  • Safety: Crime is above average for London: 616 offences were recorded in 2026–04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting most common. Ask care homes directly about their security and safeguarding policies.
  • Family & connection: Romford's location in outer London means many families have local ties. Consider whether your support network is close enough to visit often and help in emergencies.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees vary; check individual homes in the area for current weekly rates. Romford's fees are generally lower than central London but sit within London's overall cost range.
  • Transport: Frequent bus services and District and Circle Line train links connect Romford directly to central London in under an hour. The town centre is reasonably walkable; some areas are car-dependent.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operates in Romford, from smaller residential homes to larger registered schemes. Visit several to compare size, specialisms (dementia care, respite) and available spaces.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Twenty-five parks and eight allotments are scattered across the town, offering walking space and community gardening. Seventy-five restaurants and cafés and twenty pubs and bars provide social eating and drinking options.
  • Community: Romford has an active local community with clubs and groups. Ask care homes about memory cafés, day centres and visiting support services they can link you to.
  • Climate: As an outer-London area, Romford experiences typical south-east England weather: mild winters, warm summers, and frequent rain year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rates: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are recorded above London's typical level. Choose a care home with strong security and staff you trust to keep residents safe and supported.
  • Urban density: Romford is a busy town centre; some people thrive on activity and services, while others find noise and crowds stressful. Visit at different times to feel the atmosphere.

Questions about care homes in Romford

How many nursing homes are there in Romford?

AskBart lists 11 nursing homes in and around Romford, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Romford rated?

Of the 10 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 9 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do nursing homes in Romford cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,325 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Romford?

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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Romford?

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

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

Near Romford

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

Guides for families

More in our nursing care guides.

Header photo: John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons