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Care homes in Rainham, Havering offering elderly care
8 out of 8 care homes in Rainham, Havering are registered for elderly care, holding 142 beds in total. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding, next to 81% for elderly care across England. Typical fees in Rainham, Havering come to about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,870 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 22 July 2026, Hansa Lodge was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- CQC rates 5 of the 6 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 2 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Havering is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration; 3 have nursing care.
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
To cite: "Care homes in Rainham, Havering offering elderly care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 8care homes on the CQC register
- 83%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for dementia
- 3inspected or rated since November 2024
Who offers elderly care in Rainham, Havering
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Residential care · 5
- Learning disability care · 4
- Mental health care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Dementia care · 3
- Nursing care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansa Lodge | Jul 2026 | 5 | No | |
| 2 | Manor Lodge | Jan 2026 | 4 | Yes | |
| 3 | The Fountains Care Centre | Feb 2022 | 64 | Yes | |
| 4 | Hanbury Court Care Home | Nov 2023 | 42 | Yes | |
| 5 | Lily Close | Oct 2019 | 9 | No | |
| 6 | Glebe House | Feb 2026 | 12 | No | |
| 7 | Edwin Lodge | Not yet rated | – | 2 | No |
| 8 | Hillsview Care – Farm Road | Not yet rated | – | 4 | No |
The full list for elderly care in Rainham, Havering: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Elderly care in Rainham, Havering by the numbers
100% of Rainham, Havering's care homes (8 of 8) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. 83% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 83% for all care homes here and above the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Hansa Lodge, Manor Lodge and The Fountains Care Centre. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: October 2019. Newest: July 2026. Between them they have 142 registered beds; 3 also provide nursing care. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Havering as a whole has 52 care homes registered for elderly care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 100% here, 88% across Havering.
In London, residential care typically costs about £1,615 a week and nursing care about £1,850. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Havering for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Personal care.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham, Havering | – | 8 | 5 |
| Aveley | 2.9 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 3.5 mi | 16 | 14 |
| Havering | 4.0 mi | 52 | 41 |
| Bexley | 4.7 mi | 28 | 20 |
| Dartford | 5.3 mi | 13 | 5 |
| Greenwich | 5.7 mi | 29 | 22 |
Council support
Havering
The London Borough of Havering can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
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Questions families ask about elderly care in Rainham, Havering
Where can I find elderly care in a care home in Rainham, Havering?
Of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Rainham, Havering, 8 offer elderly care (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Hansa Lodge, Manor Lodge and The Fountains Care Centre.
How are care homes in Rainham, Havering rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 5 (83%) are Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 2 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Rainham, Havering?
Average fees paid by self-funders in London in 2026: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Havering help pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Havering has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach the London Borough of Havering.
How can I pick between care homes in Rainham, Havering?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 8 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 3 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Rainham, Havering?
Rainham, Havering has 8, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Aveley (2.9 miles): 9, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Barking and Dagenham (3.5 miles): 16, 14 rated Good or Outstanding; Havering (4.0 miles): 52, 41 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Aveley 2.9 mi
- Elderly care in Barking and Dagenham 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Havering 4.0 mi
- Elderly care in Bexley 4.7 mi
- Elderly care in Dartford 5.3 mi
- Elderly care in Greenwich 5.7 mi
- Elderly care in Redbridge 6.4 mi
- Elderly care in Grays 6.6 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.