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Care homes in Redbridge offering residential care
65 out of 77 care homes in Redbridge are registered for residential care, holding 736 beds in total, run by 43 different providers. The largest is Sanctuary Care Limited, with 4. 87% of the 61 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% for residential care across England. Expect to pay in Redbridge about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 29 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 8 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 23 October 2026, Seymour Gardens was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 15 have it on their CQC registration.
- Latest CQC rating changes in London, checked daily.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Redbridge is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 61 rated care homes, 53 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 8 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 4 not yet rated.
Citation: "Care homes in Redbridge offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 65registered care homes
- 87%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 6inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of residential care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 77
- Residential care · 65
- Elderly care · 46
- Learning disability care · 45
- Care for adults under 65 · 42
- Mental health care · 35
- Physical disability care · 31
- Dementia care · 24
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Nursing care · 12
All care homes in Redbridge with a CQC registration for residential care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Residential care in Redbridge by the numbers
CQC lists residential care for 65 of the 77 care homes in Redbridge, or 84%. England-wide, 84% of care homes registered for residential care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 87% (above England, in line with the 86% for all care homes in the town).
For residential care, the top rated care homes are Sahara House, Seymour Gardens and Sheringham House. Ratings run from March 2018 to October 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 736. 4 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Care homes in London typically charge about £1,615 a week for residential care and £1,850 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How we estimate costs.
About residential care
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
What to ask about residential care
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What activities run during the week?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Redbridge. Glossary entry: Residential care home.
Residential care around Redbridge
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | – | 65 | 53 |
| Chigwell | 2.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 3.1 mi | 15 | 13 |
| Newham | 3.3 mi | 17 | 14 |
| Waltham Forest | 3.5 mi | 42 | 37 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 3.8 mi | 13 | 11 |
| Loughton | 5.1 mi | 4 | 2 |
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Redbridge
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What families want to know about residential care in Redbridge
Which Redbridge care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 65 of Redbridge's 77 care homes offering residential care. Highly rated options include Sahara House, Seymour Gardens and Sheringham House.
How are care homes in Redbridge rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 61. Of those, 53 (87%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 8. Not yet rated: 4. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Redbridge?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in London: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Redbridge help pay for a care home?
It may. The London Borough of Redbridge must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact the London Borough of Redbridge.
How can I pick between care homes in Redbridge?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 6 of the 65 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 55 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about residential care in towns near Redbridge?
Redbridge has 65, with 53 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Chigwell (2.7 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Barking and Dagenham (3.1 miles): 15, 13 rated Good or Outstanding; Newham (3.3 miles): 17, 14 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: residential care around Redbridge
- Residential care in Chigwell 2.7 mi
- Residential care in Barking and Dagenham 3.1 mi
- Residential care in Newham 3.3 mi
- Residential care in Waltham Forest 3.5 mi
- Residential care in Buckhurst Hill 3.8 mi
- Residential care in Loughton 5.1 mi
- Residential care in Havering 5.5 mi
- Residential care in Greenwich 6.1 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.