Care Homes in Dagenham
Only two providers currently match a search for care homes in Dagenham, each registered as a residential care home offering accommodation and personal care rather than nursing cover on site. One of them holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, the highest judgement inspectors award, while the other has not yet been inspected and rated, which ordinarily reflects recent registration rather than any concern. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is the body responsible for carrying out care needs assessments for people living in Dagenham and for deciding who qualifies for funded support, so contacting its adult social care team early is sensible whatever your means. With a list this short, read the Outstanding report in full to see exactly what inspectors judged exceptional, since it may matter greatly for your relative or hardly at all. Ask the unrated home how long it has been operating and what its own checks show, then compare the two on the answers rather than the brochures.
Arranging care in Dagenham and working out who pays
The care needs assessment
An assessment of needs is free and open to anybody who appears to require care and support, whatever their savings. Ask the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham adult social care team for one, or have a GP or hospital discharge team refer. The written outcome describes what help is needed and why, which gives homes a clear brief to quote against.
Who meets the fees
A financial assessment compares income and capital with the national thresholds. Those above the upper limit normally pay in full, while those below may receive partial or complete support. Where needs are chiefly clinical, NHS continuing healthcare is assessed separately and can cover the entire cost. Fees are quoted weekly, so ask what falls outside them and how often they are reviewed.
Choosing between the two homes and what to check
What the record shows, and where it stops
The George Brooker Care Society Limited holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission. FAM DAILY CARE LTD has not yet been inspected and rated, so for that home you are relying on your own enquiries rather than an inspector's findings. Ask how long it has been operating, how it audits its own practice and whether you may speak to a relative of a current resident.
What to look for in person
Staff turnover tells you more than the decoration, because continuity shapes everything from mealtimes to how quickly somebody is noticed to be unwell. Ask how long the manager has been in post and how much agency cover is used overnight. Ask how families are told about falls, infections and changes to medication, and try to stay for a meal.
3 care homes in Dagenham
- FAM DAILY CARE · Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
- Outlook Care - Dagenham Road · Romford, Barking and Dagenham · CQC Good
- The George Brooker Care Society · Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham · CQC Outstanding
What care costs in London, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 21 London homes. Median £1,783. | Varies by council | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 12 London homes. Median £2,228. | Varies by council | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 18 London homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care Middle half of prices from 10 London 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. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.