Khaya Project (Wellesley Road)

71 Wellesley Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4LJ

02085547902

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 March 2022

Provider

Khaya Project Ltd

Beds

5 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 67 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 56 are the same and 9 are lower.

38 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2015
Requires ImprovementOct 2017
GoodNov 2018
GoodApr 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Khaya Project Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Khaya Project (Wellesley Road)

Khaya Project on Wellesley Road is a residential care home in Redbridge supporting people with mental health needs. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates up to five people with mental health needs, currently supporting four residents. Care plans include suitable risk assessments that effectively manage risks and keep people safe. Pre-employment checks ensure staff are suitable, and staff demonstrate awareness of safeguarding procedures to protect people from abuse.

The home maintains appropriate staffing levels to support residents when needed, and medicines are managed safely. Staff have completed essential training for their roles and feel supported in their work.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 April 2022

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IG1 4LJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 9 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 March 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Khaya Project (Wellesley Road)'s CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Khaya Project (Wellesley Road), consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Khaya Project (Wellesley Road), look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Khaya Project (Wellesley Road)'s fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees