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215 homes within 10 miles

There are 215 care homes within 10 miles of King George Hospital, nearest first. 161 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 61 offer nursing care and 78 dementia care. The closest, Rowallan House, is 0.2 miles away; 18 are within 2 miles.

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Care homes near King George Hospital (215)

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About King George Hospital

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 8YB
Urgent care
Emergency department on site, with payment machines for parking near it. SourceThe urgent care centre at the hospital is run by PELC, not by the trust. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How King George Hospital is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

CQC rating
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Overall rating for this site, report published December 2023. CQC
Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
62.9%
September 2026, 14,321 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at King George Hospital

  • Beech Frailty UnitBeech Frailty Unit for frail older patients, with reception on 01708 435000 or on 8612 or 8104. Source
  • Geriatric careSpecialist geriatric care for frail and elderly patients admitted to Queen's and King George hospitals. Source
  • Falls, dementia and memory clinicsSpecialist outpatient clinics cover falls, dementia and delirium, and memory. Source
  • Specialist palliative careThe specialist palliative care service is based at Queen's and King George hospitals. Source
  • Patient advice and liaison service (PALS)PALS for King George Hospital can be reached by phone on 020 8970 8234 on weekdays. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • Buses and trainsBuses 173, 362, EL3 and 396 serve the hospital. Source
  • Buses and trainsThe closest station is Goodmayes, on the Elizabeth line, about a 25-minute walk away. Source
  • ParkingPaid parking with number plate recognition. Blue Badge holders can park free in the dedicated disabled parking areas by the main entrance. Source
  • VisitingVisiting times are flexible for patients who have dementia, a learning disability or mental health issues, or who are receiving end of life care. Adult wards allow two visitors at a bedside. Source

Map of the hospital site

Our own map from OpenStreetMap. It doesn’t show wards or floors.

  • Hospital grounds
  • Hospital buildings
  • Car parks
  • Bus stops

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Questions about care homes near King George Hospital

How many care homes are near King George Hospital?

There are 215 care homes within 10 miles of King George Hospital listed on AskBart, 85 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to King George Hospital?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Gable Court Care Home (0.7 miles), Abbey Care Complex (1.2 miles), Springfield Care Centre (1.3 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near King George Hospital?

Yes. 78 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Rowallan House, 0.2 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from King George Hospital to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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