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Care homes in Rainham, Havering offering residential care
5 of the 8 care homes in Rainham, Havering offer residential care and 32 registered beds. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 67% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. Typical fees in Rainham, Havering come to about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Hansa Lodge, rated Good on 22 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- The London Borough of Havering offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 3 rated care homes, and 1 is rated below Good and 2 are not yet rated.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Rainham, Havering offering residential care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1supports people with dementia
- 2with a rating or inspection since November 2024
Who offers residential care in Rainham, Havering
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- 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 | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansa Lodge | Jul 2026 | 5 | No | |
| 2 | Lily Close | Oct 2019 | 9 | No | |
| 3 | Glebe House | Feb 2026 | 12 | No | |
| 4 | Edwin Lodge | Not yet rated | – | 2 | No |
| 5 | Hillsview Care – Farm Road | Not yet rated | – | 4 | No |
All care homes in Rainham, Havering with a CQC registration for residential care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
How residential care in Rainham, Havering compares
Registered for residential care: 5 out of 8 care homes in Rainham, Havering (63%). 67% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 16 points below the 83% for all care homes here and below the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: Hansa Lodge and Lily Close. Ratings run from October 2019 to July 2026, and 2 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 32. Not yet rated: 2. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 40 care homes in Havering list residential care, and 94% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Havering, 68% of care homes are registered for residential care, against 63% here.
Expect around £1,615 weekly for residential care in London, or £1,850 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
For someone who cannot manage at home any more, but whose health needs no regular nursing, a residential care home offers a room and meals, personal care and round-the-clock support. Nursing staff are not based there; the district nursing team visits as required.
What to ask about residential care
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Havering: care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham, Havering | – | 5 | 2 |
| Aveley | 2.9 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 3.5 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Havering | 4.0 mi | 40 | 34 |
| Bexley | 4.7 mi | 20 | 14 |
| Dartford | 5.3 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Greenwich | 5.7 mi | 31 | 23 |
Help from the council
Havering
The London Borough of Havering assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £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
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about residential care in Rainham, Havering
Which care homes in Rainham, Havering offer residential care?
5 of the 8 CQC-registered care homes in Rainham, Havering offer residential care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Hansa Lodge and Lily Close.
How does CQC rate care homes in Rainham, Havering?
2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating, while 1 is rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does a care home cost in Rainham, Havering?
Average self-funder fees in London, 2026: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does the London Borough of Havering fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means the London Borough of Havering has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting the London Borough of Havering.
How do I choose between care homes in Rainham, Havering?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 2 of 5 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 1 has older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more residential care in towns near Rainham, Havering?
In Rainham, Havering there are 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Aveley (2.9 miles): 12, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Barking and Dagenham (3.5 miles): 15, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Havering (4.0 miles): 40, 34 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.