Nursing Homes in Redbridge
Redbridge has 13 CQC registered nursing homes. 9 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 8 of the 13 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Redbridge at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Redbridge.
- London Borough of Redbridge pays, residential care: £1,077 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Redbridge: 89%. The 12 month average is 90%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 61
- People aged 75 and over: 18,700. Rising to 22,200 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 55 beds.
- Who pays, across Redbridge (estimate): 57% council, 16% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,000 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 6,600 by 2035, up 23%
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Choosing the right nursing home in Redbridge
Nursing homes differ from residential care in that they have registered nurses on duty around the clock, which makes them the right setting for people with complex medical needs, advanced frailty, or long-term conditions that require clinical oversight. Care Assura lists 13 nursing homes across Redbridge, giving families a reasonable spread of options to compare on location, specialism and inspection history. Of these, 9 are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, 2 are rated Requires Improvement, and 2 are not yet rated, which usually means they are newer registrations still awaiting their first full inspection.
What to look for on a shortlist
Start by matching the home to the clinical need. If your relative has a nursing diagnosis such as Parkinson's, a stroke recovery pathway, or end of life needs, ask each home whether they routinely support those conditions and what their nurse to resident ratio looks like at night. Homes with a Good rating such as Chestnut Manor Care Home, Vi and John Rubens House, Green Lodge, Gable Court Care Home, Abbey Care Complex, Cambridge Nursing Home, Springfield Care Centre, Churchfields Nursing Home and Harts House can be a useful starting point, though inspection ratings are only one part of the picture.
Reading a Requires Improvement rating
Woodland Nursing Home and Seabrooke Manor Care Home currently sit at Requires Improvement, and BLUE ROCK CARE LTD and Dunelm are not yet rated. A Requires Improvement outcome is not a reason to rule a home out on its own, but it does mean reading the CQC report carefully, asking the manager what has changed since the inspection, and looking for evidence of the improvement plan in action when you visit.
Arranging and funding nursing care in Redbridge
Most families come to nursing care after a hospital stay, a decline at home, or a residential home no longer being able to meet a person's needs. The route into a funded placement almost always begins with a care needs assessment, which looks at daily living, mobility, continence, cognition and clinical requirements before recommending the right type of setting.
How the assessment works
You can request a care needs assessment from London Borough of Redbridge Adult Social Care, who are the statutory body responsible for adult social care in the area. If the assessment confirms nursing needs and the person's finances fall below the national capital threshold, the council may contribute towards fees, while the NHS separately funds the nursing element through Funded Nursing Care and, in some cases, the full package through NHS Continuing Healthcare. Further guidance on eligibility and the local process is published on the council's own site at redbridge.gov.uk.
What nursing care typically costs
Nursing home fees in outer London tend to sit noticeably higher than residential care because of the clinical staffing involved, and Redbridge is no exception. Weekly costs vary by home, room type and complexity of need, so it is worth asking each provider for a written breakdown that separates the core fee, the FNC contribution and any extras. If a person is self funding, the council can still carry out an assessment and signpost independent financial advice on paying for long term care.
Waiting lists and availability
With 13 nursing homes in the borough, availability is reasonable but not unlimited, particularly for specialist dementia nursing beds or ground floor rooms. Where possible, begin conversations early, keep two or three homes in mind, and stay in touch with admissions teams so you are contacted as soon as a suitable vacancy comes up.
13 nursing homes in Redbridge
- Chestnut Manor Care Home · 63 Cambridge Park, London, Redbridge, E11 2PR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Westgate Healthcare (Wanstead) Limited
We at Chestnut Manor Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of London, serving families across Redbridge and the surrounding East London community. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Abbey Care Complex · 23-29 Abbey Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 7NE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Care Complex Limited
We are Abbey Care Complex, a nursing home in Ilford. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also welcome respite admissions for shorter stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Green Lodge · Green Lodge, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 7QH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Certitude Trading Limited
Green Lodge is a nursing home in Woodford Green supporting adults who need qualified nursing care alongside help with daily living. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so clinical needs can be met here rather than through repeated...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Vi and John Rubens House · 39 Clarence Avenue, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 6JH
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Jewish Care
We at Vi and John Rubens House offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Ilford, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people who need support with daily living, nursing needs, dementia care, or a short respite stay....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Woodland Nursing Home · Gordon Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 1SN
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Woodlands Total Care Nursing Home Limited
Woodland Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ilford, Redbridge, providing nursing and personal care for older people whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We care for residents living with dementia and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Dunelm · Dunelm, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4XJ
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Certitude Trading Limited
Dunelm is a nursing home in Romford, serving families across Redbridge and the surrounding boroughs. What marks us out is the breadth of what we can manage under one roof. Alongside nursing care for older people we support adults with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Churchfields Nursing Home · 37 Churchfields, London, Redbridge, E18 2RB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Yew Tree Care Limited
Churchfields Nursing Home is in Redbridge, London. We provide nursing care for older people and for adults whose health needs mean that qualified nurses should be on hand at any hour. The people who live here have varied needs. We care for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care, Eating Disorders - Seabrooke Manor Care Home · Lavender Place, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 2BJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Seabrooke Manor Ltd
Seabrooke Manor is a nursing home in Ilford providing nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions. Registered nurses are on duty at every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Springfield Care Centre · Springfield Drive, Ilford, Redbridge, IG2 6PS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare (London) Limited
We are Springfield Care Centre, a nursing home in Ilford. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also welcome respite admissions for shorter...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Cambridge Nursing Home · 61 Cambridge Park, London, Redbridge, E11 2PR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cambridge Nursing Home Ltd
Cambridge Nursing Home is in Redbridge, caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability, and for younger adults whose nursing needs are best met in a home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Gable Court Care Home · 111 Roxy Avenue, Romford, Redbridge, RM6 4AZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Gable Court NH Ltd
Gable Court Care Home is a nursing home in Romford, east London. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - BLUE ROCK CARE · Office 3, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 4SY
Nursing home · Home care · Run by Blue Rock Care Ltd
Blue Rock Care is based in Ilford and we are registered for nursing care, with support also provided to people in their own homes across Redbridge and the surrounding area. We take on an unusually wide range of need, and the nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Harts House · Harts Grove, Woodford Green, Redbridge, IG8 0BF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
Harts House is a nursing home in Woodford Green, in the Redbridge area. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. Having qualified nurses on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Redbridge, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Redbridge homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,077 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Redbridge homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,104 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Redbridge 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 Redbridge 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
- Abbey Care Complex, 20 February 2025, Good
- Springfield Care Centre, 3 February 2025, Good
- Seabrooke Manor Care Home, 1 December 2023, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Harts House, 7 September 2018, Good
- Green Lodge, 23 October 2018, Good
- Vi and John Rubens House, 23 January 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Redbridge
How many nursing homes are there in Redbridge?
Redbridge has 13 CQC registered nursing homes: 9 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 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 Redbridge?
London Borough of Redbridge pays an average of £1,077 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Redbridge 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 Redbridge were inspected most recently?
Abbey Care Complex (20 February 2025), Springfield Care Centre (3 February 2025) and Seabrooke Manor Care Home (1 December 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.