Care Homes in Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham has 15 CQC registered care homes. 12 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 7 of the 15 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Barking and Dagenham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Barking and Dagenham.
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham pays, residential care: £1,063 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Barking and Dagenham: 91%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75
- People aged 75 and over: 8,400. Rising to 9,700 by 2035, up 15%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Barking and Dagenham (estimate): 72% council, 23% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 10%
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Choosing a residential care home in Barking and Dagenham
Care Assura lists fifteen residential care homes across Barking and Dagenham, giving families a reasonable spread of options when a move into full time care becomes the right choice. Of these, one holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (The George Brooker Care Society Limited), twelve are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and one has yet to be inspected. Looking at inspection outcomes alongside a personal visit gives the clearest picture of daily life inside a home.
What to look for on a visit
A good residential care home should feel calm, unhurried and personal. Notice how staff speak to residents, whether people are supported to move around freely, and how mealtimes and activities are organised. Ask to see a bedroom that is actually available, look at communal areas at different times of day if you can, and check that the home's most recent CQC report matches what you see in front of you. Homes such as Kallar Lodge Residential Care Home, Abbey Care Home, Westminster House, Cloud House and Strathfield Gardens sit within the Good rated group, but the right home is always the one that fits the individual.
Matching the home to the person
Some homes on the list, including Outlook Care - Dagenham Road and 50 Valentines Way, specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs, while others focus on older people. Think about location for family visits, whether a smaller household feel or a larger community suits better, and how the home handles changing needs over time. If the CQC report flags concerns, as is the case at Sahara Parkside which currently Requires Improvement, ask directly what has changed since the inspection and how the manager is addressing the findings.
Assessments and paying for care
Before choosing a home, most families begin with a care needs assessment. This is a free evaluation of what the person can manage day to day and where they need support, and it produces a written record that helps care homes understand what to provide. You can request one from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Adult Social Care, either directly or through the council's website. A financial assessment usually follows to work out who pays for what.
How funding works
If savings and eligible assets fall below the national threshold, the council may contribute to the cost of a placement, though a personal contribution from income such as pension is still expected. People above the threshold pay privately, and the local authority can still help with arranging a place if asked. Where nursing care is needed, NHS funded nursing care may cover part of the fees, and a small number of people qualify for full NHS Continuing Healthcare.
What placements typically cost
Residential care fees in Barking and Dagenham generally sit within the London range, which is higher than most of the country. Weekly costs vary by home, room type and level of need, so ask for a written fee schedule and check what is included, such as chiropody, hairdressing or trips out. Reviewing the contract carefully before signing avoids surprises later, particularly around fee increases and notice periods.
15 care homes in Barking and Dagenham
- 102 Faircross Avenue · 102 Faircross Avenue, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8QZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Prudent Care Homes Limited
We are a small residential care home on Faircross Avenue in Barking, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. Being small is the basis of how we work. This is a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cloud House · 50A Roycraft Avenue, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0NU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Delrose House Limited
We at Cloud House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Barking, providing dedicated support to adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, our home is a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Faircross Care Home London · 100 Faircross Avenue, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8QZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Faircross Care Home London Limited
Faircross Care Home is a residential home in Barking supporting adults who have a learning disability and adults who are autistic. We are a household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a genuine say in how it...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Sahara Parkside · 101-113 Longbridge Road, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8TA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Sahara Parkside Limited
Sahara Parkside is a residential care home in Barking supporting older people and younger adults with a wide range of needs, including people with a learning disability or autism, people living with a mental health condition, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders - SASA Homes · 1 Stern Close, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0XW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by SASA Homes Limited
SASA Homes provides residential care in Barking for older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, people with physical disabilities and people who have sight or hearing loss. We also take planned...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - SASA Homes Waverley Garden · 31 Waverley Gardens, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by SASA Homes Limited
SASA Homes Waverley Garden is a residential care home in Barking. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults, and we welcome people for respite stays as well as for longer term living. The...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Schankin House · 47 Waverley Gardens, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD
Schankin House is a residential home in Barking, east London. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, most of them younger adults, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. This is a house on a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Strathfield Gardens · 20 Strathfield Gardens, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9UL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lodge Group Care UK Limited
Strathfield Gardens is a residential care home in Barking, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Respite stays are available as well, giving families a planned break in the knowledge that the person they...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Westminster House · 33 Westminster Gardens, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0BJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD
Westminster House is a residential care home in Barking. Those living here include older people and adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We are home to younger adults as well as older ones, and we offer respite stays. A...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - FAM DAILY CARE · 14 Wheel Farm Drive, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7AJ
Care home · Run by Fam Daily Care Ltd
We at FAM DAILY CARE are proud to offer residential care in the heart of Dagenham, providing a welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and individuals with a wide range of support needs across the Barking and Dagenham community....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The George Brooker Care Society · George Brooker House, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6LH
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by The George Brooker Care Society Limited
The George Brooker Care Society runs a residential care home in Dagenham. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays. We are a residential home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - 50 Valentines Way · 50 Valentines Way, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM7 0YH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Prudent Care Homes Limited
We are 50 Valentines Way, a residential care home in Romford, supporting adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Abbey Care Home · Collier Row Road, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM5 2BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oakley Carehomes Limited
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kallar Lodge Residential Care Home · 75 Gregory Road, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 5RU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Kallar Lodge Residential Care Home is in Romford, providing a settled home for older people who need support with daily living. We care for residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Outlook Care - Dagenham Road · 357a - 359 Dagenham Road, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM7 0XX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Outlook Care
Outlook Care on Dagenham Road is a residential care home in Romford, in the Barking and Dagenham area. The people living here include older people, younger adults and people managing mental health conditions, and we also offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Barking and Dagenham, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Barking and Dagenham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,063 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Barking and Dagenham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,057 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Barking and Dagenham homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Barking and Dagenham homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283. | Not published separately | £2,114 to £2,340 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The George Brooker Care Society Limited, 21 May 2026, Outstanding
- Westminster House, 15 January 2026, Good
- 50 Valentines Way, 22 December 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- SASA Homes Limited, 7 February 2019, Good
- Outlook Care - Dagenham Road, 1 March 2019, Good
- Faircross Care Home London Limited, 26 March 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Barking and Dagenham
How many care homes are there in Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham has 15 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 12 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Barking and Dagenham?
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham pays an average of £1,063 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Barking and Dagenham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Barking and Dagenham were inspected most recently?
The George Brooker Care Society Limited (21 May 2026), Westminster House (15 January 2026) and 50 Valentines Way (22 December 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.