
The carers/nurses are excellentPaul C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Will recommend the home to any family looking for placement for their loved ones.D M(Relative of Resident/Service User)


The carers/nurses are excellentPaul C(Son of Resident/Service User)

Will recommend the home to any family looking for placement for their loved ones.D M(Relative of Resident/Service User)


Barleycroft Care Home takes pride in a service that focuses on great care. The experienced and team of nurses, carers and support staff work to deliver care that is tailored to your loved ones needs, and that promotes independence, wellbeing and self-worth. It truly is a home that residents can call their own.
The home is conveniently located in a residential area of Spring Gardens in Romford, Essex, close to local...
Care Provided by Barleycroft Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 80 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barleycroft Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barleycroft Care Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Abbey Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Vella (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 58+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Visiting
- Visiting is permitted 24 hours of the day apart from at protected meal times. Please contact the service to ascertain times
Parking
- Parking is available on site but please speak to a member of staff team to register vehicle upon arrival
Barleycroft Care Home Reviews (85)
Barleycroft Care Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barleycroft Care Home has 85 reviews.
It was my husband's 70th birthday on the 11th May and the staff on Birch Ward went above and beyond with their kindness. We had family attend and they allowed us to bring in loads of balloons and decorations. The staff took photos on our behalf and helped make the whole event a joyous occasion. They are absolute heroes!
I am so glad that you and your relative were able to enjoy his 70th birthday and that staff made it really joyous We understand that Barleycroft is our resident's home, and its the little things we are able to support with that makes it special for them, I will pass your kind words to the team.
All the staff were so kind and careing. Home was so clean, and all the service user's looked well cared for.
Good Afternoon, Thank you for your kind comments about the care home, and the care your sister and other residents receive, I will ensure I pass this on to the staff.
THANK YOU!
Good Morning, Thank you for your lovely review and kind words about the staff, I will ensure these feelings are passed on to the team.
You all have amazing with all the support and care given and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we will share you feedback with the team!
My aunt was here for 2 years and 4 months until she passed away on 10-1-26, she was never happy she always wanted to go home and blamed me for putting her in here she spent the whole time in her room complaining and talking to imaginary people.
We are saddened to hear that your aunt often felt unhappy and that this experience was distressing for...
Mum 98 - now - team effort she's still with us!
Well done team.
Thank you for your lovely comments i will ensure they are shared with the team
Barleycroft are great and have always been caring and supportive of my mum. I am pleased she is in such a place.
Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure that this is passed to the team
We have always found our friend clean, happy and well cared for.
The staff are all so caring and eager to help, not just our friend but everyone. Staff and patients were participating in bat & ball using Balloons. There is always joyful music playing. All in all a lovely care home.
Thank you very much for your kind review and we will share this with the team.
Mum came to the home in December from a previous care home; Mum has settled in very well, rooms are very modern and clean, regular staff helps with Moms familiarity with people to make her comfortable. She has put on healthy weight now and is smiling more. It makes a big difference to be able to see Mom during feeding times, as I can help and spend more time with her, security is good and it feels like a nice place to visit loved ones. I feel happy that when I am not there Mom is in the best care.
Thank you for your kind words the feedback is always appreciated. We are pleased that you are happy with the care your mother is receiving.
Mum has been very well looked after by all members of staff throughout her stay. I couldn't be happier with her care.
It means a great deal to know that the care and support provided have had a positive impact. Your comments have been shared with the team and were very encouraging for everyone.
Thank you again for your support and trust.
Very friendly and caring staff
Your feedback is valued greatly and has been warmly received by the team. Its always encouraging to know that the care and attention provided are making a positive difference.
Thank you again for your continued support.
Excelent a lot of improvements lately
Thank you so much for your kind review and sharing your views on the homes improvements.
Had a very nice visit today. Staff were very helpful
Thank you very much for your kind review we will ensure this is shared with the team.
Lovely staff and caring towards residents
Thankyou for the feedback and we are delighted that your experience at Barleycroft has been so positive.
Very pleasant to our nan and family whenever we visit
Looks after our grandad too whenever he visits and offer him meals which is very kind
Thanks for all you do.
We are delighted that you are so pleased with the care we provide to all your family. Thankyou, we will make sure your comments are shared with the team
I am very pleased with the care my mum is receiving at Barleycroft. The staff are lovely and have been looking after my mum with great care.
Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review and we are delighted that you have had such a positive experience. We will ensure your comments are shared with the team her at Barleycroft
Lovely care home, exceeded expectations
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your expectations have been exceeded and that your experience at Barleycroft has been such a positive one. our team works hard to create a welcoming, supportive and homely environment for residents and families, and your comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
An excellent facility, the team are very supportive and a fine example of excellent service. Pay due care to all residents' needs, food and facilities are to a high standard would highly recommend. A thank you to everyone there for looking after my dad. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for your kind words, We are delighted to hear that your father feels well cared for and that our team have made a positive difference to his expereince at Barleycroft. Providing safe and dignified care, person centred care is what we strive for every day, and feedback like this...
She enjoys the varied programme of pastimes and crafts but especially the music and singing although she doesn't always join in.
Communication with family is very good and the nursing care is excellent.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted that you are not only please with the kind care but also the food and activities provided
My Aunt had been in Barleycroft for nine and a half years before her recent passing. There had been a number of staff changes during that time. She was always treated with care and respect. As her dementia worsened her care was increased .The home was very welcoming and I was always treated well. the home was regularly updated with the decor and furnishings. The cleanliness was very good. The activities team work hard to provide things for the more able residents to take part in and organise Family summer and Christmas fairs. Seasonal celebrations always have decorations put up to make a homely atmosphere. All in all a good place.
My thanks in taking the time to leave a review and we are sorry for the loss of your Aunt. We are pleased that you found Barleycroft a warm, homely place with the staff hard working and respectful. I will ensure your comments are passed on to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 May 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 16 Jun 2025Recipient: Abbey Healthcare
- 06 Jun 2025Recipient: Abbey Healthcare
- 19 Nov 2022Recipient: Abbey Healthcare
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barleycroft Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

She has a passion for Frailty and End of Life care
Natalie had worked in care homes for over 8 years in senior roles, and uses the ethos that " She works in her residents' home, they do not live in her place of work".
Natalie understands that moving into a care home can be difficult, as this is your last piece of independence, but she believes that when residents move in, their care must be tailored to them and person-centred. She encourages residents to maintain as much independence as they can.

Eleni has been our head chef at Barleycroft since we opened.
Eleni is originally from Cyprus and lived in England for 36 years. She has been with us for 18 years.
Eleni said she has a passion for healthy eating, providing a healthy, balanced diet, nutrition and keeping fit.
“We started ready meals with Apetito, and I was not very keen to serve ready-made meals to the residents. Slowly, slowly, we started with one meal created from scratch per week, which was a roast dinner.
We now serve four weekly menus prepared from scratch.I like chatting with the residents and getting their feedback about the meals.
After a long, tiring day, it is good to hear positive comments about the meals from residents
Frequently Asked Questions about Barleycroft Care Home
What types of Care is Barleycroft Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barleycroft Care Home have?
There are 80 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barleycroft Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barleycroft Care Home to the centre of Romford?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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