Abbey Care Home
Abbey Care Home is a residential care home in Romford, Barking and Dagenham (RM5 2BH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Abbey Care Home
Abbey Care Home in Romford is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia. Respite stays are part of what we do. The house runs on the idea that people have moved home rather than moved into a system. People get up when they wake, eat when they are hungry, keep their own furniture and photographs around them, and spend the day where they choose, in company or quietly on their own. Help with washing, dressing and getting about is given when it is wanted and as discreetly as we can manage. Dementia care here is mostly about steadiness. Familiar faces, a predictable rhythm to the day, and staff who know somebody's history well enough to understand what lies behind a difficult afternoon. We gather that history with families when a person arrives and keep adding to it, so the knowledge belongs to the home rather than leaving at the end of a shift. Meals are cooked on the premises and matter a great deal to how people feel. Many of the families we work with have their own traditions about food and hospitality, and we take that seriously rather than treating it as a detail. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall, and visitors are welcome.
Care provided at Abbey Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 September 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Abbey Care Home
Where is Abbey Care Home located?
Abbey Care Home is a residential care home in Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM5 2BH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Abbey Care Home provide?
Abbey Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Abbey Care Home's CQC rating?
Abbey Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 21 September 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Abbey Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Abbey Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Abbey Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Abbey Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Abbey Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Abbey Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Abbey Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Abbey Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Abbey Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the London
Abbey Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,250 to £1,650 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Abbey Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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