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Rowallan HouseRedbridge

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Rated:GoodResidential

Rowallan House

17 Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XX

02085974175

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 August 2020

Provider

Mrs Marina Stack

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 71 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 60 are the same and 9 are lower.

55 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

GoodAug 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodAug 2017
GoodFeb 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017. 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

This is the only care home Mrs Marina Stack runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Rowallan House

Rowallan House is a residential care home in Redbridge, providing care for elderly people. Further details on the home can be found in the CQC findings below.

Rowallan House is a two-floor care home that accommodates up to 41 elderly people, with 25 residents living there at the time of inspection. Each floor has separate adapted facilities to meet residents' varying needs. The home has implemented effective visiting arrangements to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, requiring visitors to book appointments on specific days and declare any symptoms before entry.

Visitors are screened for symptoms of acute respiratory infection and required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when visiting the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 September 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeHairdresserPhysiotherapyLiftWheelchair AccessibleLaundry ServiceDining RoomCommunal LoungeSensory Room

Practical details from the provider

The home has five lounges and landscaped gardens designed for wheelchair access, with opportunities for residents to take part in gardening.

Published on the provider's website, checked 21 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 41 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RM6 4XX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 11 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 August 2020.

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

Read Rowallan House'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 Rowallan House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Rowallan House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Rowallan House'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