Nursing Homes in Barking And Dagenham
Barking And Dagenham has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 7 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated. 3 of the 9 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 nursing home in Barking And Dagenham
Nursing homes differ from residential care homes because they have qualified nurses on duty around the clock, which matters when a loved one has complex medical needs, advanced frailty, or a long term condition that requires ongoing clinical input. Care Assura lists eight nursing homes across Barking And Dagenham, and the picture from the Care Quality Commission is reassuring: seven are rated Good, and one, Rose Court Care Home, has not yet been rated. The Good rated homes include Hanbury Court Care Home, Bennetts Castle Care Centre, Park View, Alexander Court Care Centre, Cherry Orchard, Chestnut Court Care Home and Manor Lodge.
What to look for during a visit
A shortlist of two or three homes is usually manageable. Look at how staff speak with residents, whether people seem comfortable and occupied, and how call bells are answered. Ask about the ratio of registered nurses to healthcare assistants across day and night shifts, and how the home manages pressure care, medication, and links with local GPs and district nurses.
Reading the CQC report alongside your own impressions
A Good rating is a helpful benchmark, but it is a snapshot in time. Read the most recent inspection report in full, particularly the sections on safe care and leadership, and pair that with what you notice in person. For a newer or not yet rated service such as Rose Court Care Home, ask the manager directly about staffing, clinical governance and how they audit their own practice.
Arranging and funding nursing care
Before choosing a home, most families begin with a care needs assessment. This looks at the person's health, mobility, cognition and daily living needs, and helps identify whether nursing level care is genuinely required or whether residential care with visiting district nurses might be sufficient.
Getting a care needs assessment
You can request an assessment from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Adult Social Care, either directly or through a hospital discharge team if the person is currently an inpatient. The assessment is free and does not commit you to using council arranged services. If nursing care is confirmed, a separate financial assessment will look at savings, income and property to work out what the local authority contributes.
Costs and NHS funded nursing care
Nursing home fees in Barking And Dagenham are typically higher than residential fees because they include registered nursing time. Anyone assessed as needing nursing care is entitled to NHS funded nursing care, a weekly contribution paid directly to the home regardless of savings. In some cases, where needs are primarily health related, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full placement, so it is always worth asking whether an eligibility screening is appropriate.
9 nursing homes in Barking And Dagenham
- Alexander Court Care Centre · 320 Rainham Road South, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7UU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare (London) Limited
Alexander Court Care Centre is a nursing home in Dagenham. We care for older people whose needs call for qualified nursing, and we also take respite stays when someone needs looking after for a shorter period or a family carer needs cover....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Bennetts Castle Care Centre · 244 Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3UU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bennetts Castle Limited
Bennetts Castle Care Centre is a nursing home in Dagenham. Being registered for nursing care means we can support people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cherry Orchard · 1 Richard Ryan Place, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6LG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by DMP Healthcare (Cherry Orchard) Ltd
Cherry Orchard is a nursing home in Dagenham, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, and people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Chestnut Court Care Home · Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7YD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
Chestnut Court Care Home in Dagenham provides nursing care for older people, including many residents living with dementia. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means health needs are met on site by people who know...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Chestnut Court Care Home · Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7YD
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by THORNBY HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Chestnut Court Care Home is a nursing home in Dagenham, providing nursing care for older people across Barking and Dagenham, including many people living with dementia. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours is what allows us to look...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care - Hanbury Court Care Home · Hanbury Court, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8XP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Kripa Care Limited
Hanbury Court Care Home is a nursing home in Dagenham. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, for residents living with dementia, for people with mental health needs, for people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Manor Lodge · 55 Manor Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8AX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Oval Care Homes Ltd
Manor Lodge is a nursing home in Dagenham, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, and people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Park View · 1-2 Morland Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 9HW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We are Park View, a nursing home in Dagenham, in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for those...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rose Court Care Home · Off Dagenham Road, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM7 0XY
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Crest Haven Care (Dagenham) Ltd
Rose Court is a nursing home in Romford. Being registered for nursing care means we can look after older people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, 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
- Manor Lodge, 23 January 2026, Good
- Alexander Court Care Centre, 24 November 2025, Good
- Chestnut Court Care Home, 29 September 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Park View, 31 August 2018, Good
- Cherry Orchard, 19 June 2021, Good
- Bennetts Castle Care Centre, 18 April 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Barking And Dagenham
How many nursing homes are there in Barking And Dagenham?
Barking And Dagenham has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 7 Good, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing 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 nursing homes in Barking And Dagenham were inspected most recently?
Manor Lodge (23 January 2026), Alexander Court Care Centre (24 November 2025) and Chestnut Court Care Home (29 September 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.