Barchester Healthcare

Westgate House Care Home

Nursing home in Newham

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good80 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell 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).
AddressWestgate House, 176-178 Romford Rd, London E7 9HY, UK
Beds80
Weekly feefrom £1,173 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1996
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Westgate House Care Home is a Barchester Healthcare facility in Newham, Greater London, with 80 registered beds. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care, delivering support through its nursing and care teams.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Good

Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Newham Hospital1.7 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station0.9 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar800 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 500 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

1,124 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime28%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Vehicle crime11%
Other theft8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,173
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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 Newham council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Newham pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,134
2025—£1,176
2026£1,173—

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

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Local health safety net

Westgate House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Newham Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Newham Hospital · 1.7 mi
Nearest GP
UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Newham

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

Charity

Deptford Action Group for the Elderly

The purpose of DAGE is to combat social isolation for pensioners of Lewisham and Greenwich by the provision of a pop-in facility for social contact, an advice and information service providing…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (269672)
Charity

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark aims to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives. We do this by: - Providing services and support to address poverty and isolation - Connecting older…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (296862)
Charity

London Irish Pensioners Choir

The Irish Pensioners Choir brings together older Irish people, most of whom are in their 70s and 80s. We use Irish music, culture and song to enrich the lives of older people, building…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1213173)
Charity

Link Age Southwark

Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105923)
Charity

Age UK Waltham Forest

Age UK Waltham Forest aims to improve the quality of life for older adults in Waltham Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the rights of older people and participating in…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048212)
Charity

Age UK Lambeth

Age UK Lambeth empowers older people to achieve a full quality of life by providing: good quality information, advice and advocacy; diverse services and support including befriending and carrying…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063497)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Westgate House?
Westgate House is positioned in Newham and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Westgate House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Westgate House has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Westgate House provide?
Westgate House offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Westgate House?
At present, Westgate House can accommodate 61 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Westgate House?
The Orders of St John Care Trust is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Westgate House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Classes for Wellbeing, Yoga & Meditation, and Cooking & Baking.
How much does care at Westgate House cost?
The cost of care at Westgate House begins at £1,375 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific elderly care needs.

For a precise quote tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01522 457078.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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