Karma Liv-in
Care home in Ilford, Redbridge
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).
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About
Karma Liv-in is a residential care home in Ilford, Redbridge, providing care for five adults with a range of mental and physical health conditions. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2018).
The home is situated in central Ilford, within walking distance of local shops and parks, and close to public transport links. It supports residents in a small-scale setting with on-site parking available for visitors.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 1000 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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
564 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 Redbridge council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,044 |
| 2025 | £1,077 |
What Redbridge council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Karma Liv-in is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is King George Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BALFOUR ROAD 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 Ilford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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London Irish Pensioners Choir
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Deptford Action Group for the Elderly
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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