Upminster Nursing Home

Upminster · RM14 3PL

Care type
Nursing Home
Published fees
From £1,800/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Dec 2019
Capacity
37 beds
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What the evidence shows

Upminster Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Dec 2019). This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

Confirm individual care needs, today’s fees and availability with the home. Positive findings do not guarantee a personal fit.

What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: care Quality

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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Registered provider
Havering Care Homes Ltd
Provider group
-
Local authority
Havering
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 2 homes; 100% rated Good or better (2 Good).

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Upminster Nursing Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Nov 2019

A data review is not a new inspection.

Registered Manager
Cristina Lofthouse
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
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Important limitations

  • Dementia and wandering support are listed, but a secure unit is not confirmed. Confirm the environment needed for individual care.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
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COPD
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Registered Manager
Cristina Lofthouse

Upminster Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Published fees help you plan your budget. Assessed needs, room type and extras can change your written quote.

Published weekly fees

From £1,800/week

From ≈ £7,827 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month. Published fees may be older; confirm today’s written quote, included care and any extras with the home.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

Published fee notes

states that the prices are provided by the care home and advises contacting Upminster Nursing Home for full pricing details and terms and conditions, and to confirm what is included and obtain a personalised quote. NHS Funded Nursing Care is listed as worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Published fee and council-rate context

This compares a published starting fee with a council-funded rate for the same care category. It is price context, not a rating of care quality or a personalised quote. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

The benchmark period is unavailable here. Treat it as background context and confirm current rates and fees.

Council-rate context (Havering, nursing with dementia care): £1,499/wk

The published starting fee exceeds this benchmark by £301/wk.

Nursing care
From £1,500/week
Dementia care
From £1,500/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Upminster Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Upminster Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Upminster, London, operated by Havering Care Homes Ltd since 2011. The home has 37 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Clay Tye Road, Upminster, RM14 3PL

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
2 stops
Nearest Train Station
3.4 km

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Religious Services
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Emergency Lighting
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Bar
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Upminster Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Upminster Nursing Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. How does the team manage care_quality day to day?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. How does the team manage cleanliness day to day?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Upminster Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Upminster Nursing Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Upminster Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Upminster Nursing Home cost per week?

Weekly fees at Upminster Nursing Home: From £1,800/week. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Upminster Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Upminster Nursing Home accepts self-funding and local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Upminster Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Upminster Nursing Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Upminster Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Upminster Nursing Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Upminster Nursing Home have?

Upminster Nursing Home has 37 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Upminster Nursing Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 3.0 out of 5.

Are Upminster Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Upminster Nursing Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Upminster Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Upminster Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Upminster Nursing Home?

Upminster Nursing Home is operated by HAVERING CARE HOMES LTD (Company registration number: 03687354). Ownership type: independent.

Has Upminster Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Upminster Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Upminster Nursing Home's provider?

Upminster Nursing Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Upminster Nursing Home?

Ask Upminster Nursing Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Upminster Nursing Home?

Before choosing Upminster Nursing Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Upminster to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Upminster Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Upminster Nursing Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

How do Upminster Nursing Home's fees compare to the local average?

Upminster Nursing Home's weekly fees (From £1,800/week) are above area average when compared with the local care home benchmark. Final weekly costs can vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for Upminster Nursing Home?

Start by comparing Upminster Nursing Home's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look above area average. A higher price does not automatically mean overpaying, but you should expect clear reasons for the premium, such as stronger nursing cover, dementia support, facilities, or inspection evidence. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is Upminster Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Upminster Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 14 January 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Upminster Nursing Home?

When visiting Upminster Nursing Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Upminster Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Upminster Nursing Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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