Question 1

How many nursing homes are there in Havering?

Accepted Answer

Havering has 18 CQC registered nursing homes: 14 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a nursing home cost in Havering?

Accepted Answer

London Borough of Havering pays an average of £1,230 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Havering 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.

Question 3

Which nursing homes in Havering were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Barleycroft Care Home (29 July 2025), Abbcross Nursing Home (30 January 2024) and Havering Court Care Home (16 January 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

Which nursing homes in Havering are listed on Care Assura?

Accepted Answer

Care Assura lists 18 nursing homes across Havering. These include The Hornchurch Care Home, Ravenscourt Nursing Home, Romford Nursing Care Centre, Abbcross Nursing Home, Upminster Nursing Home, Willows Care Home, Moreland House Care Home, Hillside Nursing Home, Derham House, Havering Court Care Home, Ashbrook Nursing Home, Heatherbrook, Romford Grange Care Home, Ladyville Lodge, Barleycroft Care Home, Beech Court Care Centre and The Fountains Care Centre. Of these, 15 are rated Good, 2 are rated Requires Improvement and 1 has not yet been rated by the CQC.

Question 5

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Havering?

Accepted Answer

Ask how many registered nurses are on duty during each shift and how the home manages nights and weekends. Enquire about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, and how the home works with local GPs, district nurses and hospitals. Look at how residents spend their day, whether meals feel unhurried, and how relatives are kept informed. It is also worth asking how the home handles end of life care and pressure area management, since these are areas where nursing expertise really shows.

Question 6

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A residential care home provides personal support with things like washing, dressing, meals and medication prompts, but does not have qualified nurses on the staff rota. A nursing home offers all of that plus round the clock care from registered nurses, which is essential for people with complex medical needs, catheters, PEG feeding, unstable conditions or advanced frailty. The right choice depends on the assessed level of clinical need rather than personal preference alone. A care needs assessment will usually clarify which type is appropriate.

Question 7

Can London Borough of Havering pay for a nursing home placement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, London Borough of Havering can contribute towards nursing home fees if the financial assessment shows the person's capital falls below the national threshold. In addition, the NHS pays a set weekly amount known as NHS-funded Nursing Care directly to the home for the nursing element, which applies regardless of savings. Where needs are primarily health related, NHS Continuing Healthcare may fund the full placement following a separate assessment. Any council contribution will follow both the care needs assessment and the financial assessment.

Question 8

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Havering?

Accepted Answer

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting the adult social care team at London Borough of Havering, either by phone or through the council's website. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of their finances. A social worker or assessor will discuss daily routines, health conditions and any risks, either at home or in hospital if a discharge is being planned. The outcome shapes the support plan and helps decide whether a nursing home is the right setting.

Question 9

How far in advance should I start looking for a nursing home in Havering?

Accepted Answer

Where possible, start looking several weeks or months before care is likely to be needed, as the best rated homes in Havering often have waiting lists. Early visits let you compare atmosphere, staffing and location without the pressure of a hospital discharge deadline. In urgent situations, such as a sudden hospital admission, the process can move within days, and the hospital social work team will help identify homes with vacancies. Either way, keeping notes from each visit makes the final decision much easier.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Havering homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,230	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Havering homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,338	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Havering 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 Havering homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283.	Not published separately	£2,114 to £2,340

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