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St Josephs Rest HomeRedbridge

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Rated:GoodResidential

St Josephs Rest Home

16-18 The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3HT

02085183004

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 May 2023

Provider

St Josephs Rest Home

Beds

26 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 69 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 58 are the same and 9 are lower.

32 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

GoodApr 2015
GoodJun 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodJun 2023

Rated Good at every inspection 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 St Josephs Rest Home 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 St Josephs Rest Home

St Josephs Rest Home is a residential care home in Redbridge. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

St Josephs Rest Home provides care for up to 26 people. During the inspection, 25 people were using the service. Staff demonstrated a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and how to report safety concerns.

Risk assessments were regularly conducted to identify potential risks during care and support provision, and sufficient staff were available to meet people's needs. The home maintained a robust recruitment system to ensure appropriate staffing levels.

Accidents and incidents were recorded in detail and investigated by the registered manager to identify any patterns or areas for improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Practical details from the provider

Most bedrooms have en-suite facilities, according to the provider.
Facilities include an on-site hair salon, wheelchair-friendly gardens and patio areas.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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: 26 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · IG1 3HT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 May 2023.

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

Read St Josephs Rest Home'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 St Josephs Rest Home, 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 St Josephs Rest Home, 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 St Josephs Rest Home'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