Care Homes in Romford: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare Romford care homes with independent pricing, quality and evidence signals so you can judge which larger East London options deserve the closest follow-up.
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What the Romford care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
42
Open care home records currently covered in Romford.
CQC quality mix
89% Good+
1 Outstanding, 33 Good, 4 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,328 residential
£1,278 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
95% covered
40 homes have provider-record data; 16 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
28 residential
14 nursing homes and 24 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
RM3
11 homes, 100% Good+, £1,353/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Romford Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Romford
Across Romford and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public provider records found for 40 homes
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Romford care homes
Romford homes rate strongest on Effective and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
79% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Romford. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 40 homes analysed
Romford care market snapshot
Romford's weighted quality baseline is strong for a larger local market, which gives families a workable shortlist rather than a distressed one from the start.
Romford has meaningful nursing provision across several districts, so families who need clinical support are not limited to just one thin local cluster.
The market is broad enough that district-by-district comparison matters, making Romford more of a multi-pocket shortlist exercise than a single-neighbourhood decision.
Care Standards in Romford
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 42 homes
Overall quality
89%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
38 homes
Alzheimer's support (93%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
30 homes with FSA data
Provider records
95%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
38 (93%)
Alzheimer's
38 (93%)
Stroke Recovery
28 (68%)
Palliative / End of Life
24 (59%)
Dementia
20 (49%)
Physical Disability
17 (41%)
Parkinson's
Food Hygiene
30 of Romford homes assessed
Provider Records
40 of 42 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Romford Area
Care homes across Romford's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
RM3
RM3 is a mid-market Romford postcode district with 11 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
11 care homes available
RM7
RM7 is a lower-cost Romford postcode district with 9 listed homes, including 5 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
9 care homes available
RM6
RM6 is a mid-market Romford postcode district with 8 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
8 care homes available
Havering 013
Havering 013 is a higher-cost Romford postcode district with 6 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a mixed CQC profile that needs careful home-level checking.
6 care homes available
RM2
RM2 is a higher-cost Romford postcode district with 4 listed homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
4 care homes available
RM5
RM5 is a lower-cost Romford postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
4 care homes available
All 42 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Romford database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Romford use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 42 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Romford
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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See Romford inside the wider county market
Compare the city view with county-wide supply, pricing, quality and specialist care signals before narrowing your shortlist.
More Care Homes Near Romford
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Romford
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Romford, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Romford
Clinical nursing care is listed across 14 homes in Romford.
Residential care homes in Romford
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 28 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Romford
24 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Romford.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
89% Good+
1 Outstanding, 33 Good, 4 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 63 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,310/week
Residential averages £1,328/week; nursing averages £1,278/week.
Funding gap
£75/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £3,900 per year.
Vacancy signal
39 homes
3 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
95% checked
40 homes have provider-record data; 16 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Romford
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Romford homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Ebury Court Residential Home Limited, Romford
Chadwell Home, Romford
Hillside Nursing Home, Romford
Kallar Lodge Residential Care Home, Romford
Nightingale House, Romford
Parkside, Romford
Priory Supporting Care Limited, Romford
Romford Nursing Care Centre, Romford
13a Repton Drive, Romford
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42 Romford homes analysed across multiple local pockets, helping families narrow a bigger East London shortlist before they spend time on visits.