Cherry Orchard
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
Cherry Orchard is a 40-bed care home in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. The rating was published in 2021.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 June 2021 · Last inspected 1 June 2021
Inspectors found that Cherry Orchard, which has three ground-floor units specialising in dementia care, had 40 people living there at the time of the visit. Relatives said they were involved in decisions about care and that residents felt safe and comfortable with staff who knew them well and were kind. Inspectors observed staff treating people with respect and encouraging their independence, and the overall rating is good.
- Relatives said they were involved in decisions about the care their family members received.
- Infection prevention and control measures were followed, with suitable supplies of protective equipment and cleaning products.
- Risks were assessed in a way that allowed people to take positive risks and live independently, and medicines were kept safe and given on time.
- Personalised care plans reflected people's needs, were updated regularly, and staff knew residents' preferences well.
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
- Ambulance station about 100 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
531 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 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
Cherry Orchard is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ALBANS SURGERY, 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
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
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.
The Stroke Club and Befriending Service
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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…
Carers' Support (Bexley)
Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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