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The aim of staff is to encourage service users to develop their own sense of independence, whilst allowing residents to enjoy a pleasant social environment with all their health concerns considered.
Residents are given a versatile outlook on the living environment, being able to personalised an environnment that is already fully-furnished for comfort.
Care Provided by Sahara House
Primary Care Categories
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Contact Sahara House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Sahara Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Raghbir Ram (Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with male-only unit(s)
- Ages from 18 to 65
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (19)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (19)
Sahara House Reviews (4)
Over all time Sahara House has 4 reviews.
I am very happy with Sahara Care. My son has been going there since March this year and absolutely loves it and has made a lot of new friends. He enjoys all the indoor and outdoor activities they provide for all the residents. My son looks forward to going there every weekend. The carers look after...
I am very happy with Sahara Care. My son has been going there since March this year and absolutely loves it and has made a lot of new friends. He enjoys all the indoor and outdoor activities they provide for all the residents. My son looks forward to going there every weekend. The carers look after my son and all the residents very well and the house is kept clean and well maintained. They have been great with keeping me updated on my son and have had a really good experience with all my dealings with them. I would definitely recommend Sahara Care to others. Thank you for looking after my son well whilst in your care.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your positive experience with Sahara Care. We are delighted to hear that your son enjoys his time with us and has made many new friends. It's heartening to know that our indoor and outdoor activities are engaging for him and that he looks...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your positive experience with Sahara Care. We are delighted to hear that your son enjoys his time with us and has made many new friends. It's heartening to know that our indoor and outdoor activities are engaging for him and that he looks forward to spending his weekends here. We take great pride in maintaining a clean and well-kept environment and we are pleased that you have noticed our efforts. Our support workers are dedicated to providing the best possible care for the people we support and your kind words are a great encouragement to our team. Keeping families updated is a priority for us, and we are glad to hear that you have had a good experience with our communication. Thank you for recommending Sahara Care to others and for entrusting us with your son's care. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful to have you as part of our community.
Every time I have gone to see my brother in Sahara House, he has seemed very happy with the care he receives. The staff have been friendly and very helpful. My brother has been well looked after and is very happy in Sahara.
Every time I have gone to see my brother in Sahara House, he has seemed very happy with the care he receives. The staff have been friendly and very helpful. My brother has been well looked after and is very happy in Sahara.
My son has been living at Sahara House since 2005. He has learning disabilities. I am very happy with the care Sahara House provides to my son.
My son has been living at Sahara House since 2005. He has learning disabilities. I am very happy with the care Sahara House provides to my son.
I love for my daughter to be here. She is really looked after well with support from the staff. The staff are really nice. My daughter is involved in lots of activities.
I love for my daughter to be here. She is really looked after well with support from the staff. The staff are really nice. My daughter is involved in lots of activities.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 December 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (2)

Led by Raghbir Ram, Sahara House is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, inclusion and...
Led by Raghbir Ram, Sahara House is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, inclusion and positive outcomes for every person who lives at the service. Raghbir Ram is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a Registered Manager for Sahara House.
With extensive experience in adult social care, learning disabilities, autism, mental health support, safeguarding, Positive Behaviour Support, quality assurance and operational leadership, Raghbir is passionate about people's rights, helping people achieve their goals, maintain meaningful relationships and live fulfilling lives. He works closely with families, health professionals, commissioners, local authorities and the staff team to ensure every person receives high-quality support tailored to their individual needs, aspirations and preferences.

Nicholas joined Sahara in 2018 as a Senior Support Worker at Sahara Parkside, moving to Sahara Lodge and Gardens in 2020 and Sahara House in 2024,...
Nicholas joined Sahara in 2018 as a Senior Support Worker at Sahara Parkside, moving to Sahara Lodge and Gardens in 2020 and Sahara House in 2024, where he became Deputy Manager. His experience across all three services has helped develop the skills and knowledge he brings to his leadership role.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis while at Parkside, Nicholas feels his personal experience has strengthened his empathy and understanding, supporting a compassionate, person-centred approach.
As Deputy Manager, he has helped improve service quality, regulatory compliance and staff practice. Following the December 2025 CQC inspection, Sahara House moved from Requires Improvement to full compliance across the areas inspected—reflecting his commitment to high standards and people’s safety and wellbeing.
Nicholas champions dignity, choice, independence and inclusion, working with people, families, staff and professionals to achieve personalised support and positive outcomes. He also coaches and mentors colleagues, shares practical skills and promotes learning, teamwork and open communication, helping staff feel valued and confident in delivering high-quality care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sahara House
What types of Care is Sahara House registered for?
Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Sahara House have?
There are 19 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Sahara House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Sahara House to the centre of Ilford?
1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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