
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.
The staff are very good the home is very clean
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. It is lovely to hear that the staff are working hard to support your loved one. And to hear that the cleanliness of the home is of a high standard. We aim to provide a comfortable homely environment.
Managers very helpful & available
Excellent short stay.
I am delighted to hear that you found our carers friendly and happy to help, and that you liked the bright decor of the home. I will be sure to share your kind coments with the whole team feedback like this means alot to them....
I found the staff very caring in the final days of a friend's life. My friend was only in the care home for about two weeks but they could not have done more The residents seemed happy and staff very attentive
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review at such a difficult time, you have our deepest condolences for the loss of your friend. We will ensure your comments are passed on to the team.
I have had good contact wth the staff when visiting the home, finding them informative to questions asked and in all, generally helpful.
My sister seems happy in her situation and does not complain about how she is treated.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.We're glad to hear you've felt well-informed and supported, and that communication with our team has been helpful during your visits. Your comments are very much appreciated.
There always seems to be lots going on for the residents.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that the cleanliness, upkeep, and activity within the home have met your expectations. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with the team.
Many thanks to all the carers/nurses on the 2nd floor, and the chefs.
All staff understanding residents needs and very patient.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear your mum felt welcome from her first day with us. I'll make sure your message is passed on to the team on the second floor, as well as the chefs,they'll really appreciate it. It's always encouraging to know that our...
Very exited visiting your facity, services are excellent please keep it up. My visits with the residents son was exceptional. Thank you very much and many blessings to you and the organisation.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. I will ensure this is passed on to the team.
The general atmosphere is good the manager is very positive with a can do attitude. There is a proactive attitude from the carers on the floor - that has improved under the current management.
I feel that my wife is well looked after. We are awaiting for the GP to refer to physio.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding Barleycroft care home. We value all comments from residents and families and visitors as they help us to continuously improve the care and support that we provide. Our priority is to ensure that every resident feels safe, respected, supported, and that families have confidence in the quality of care delivered.
Throughout the time my mum has been at Barleycroft I have observed her being well cared for and treated with dignity and respect by the day staff. They are to be commended for he work they do in sometimes very challenging circumstances and with regard to my mum I can only say that she is cared for with love and humour and made to feel very valued, which is so important
Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I will ensure your commendation is passed on to the team at Barleycroft Care Home. We are all delighted that you recognise Mum's care is focused around love and smiles.
The team look after my dad very well. They genuinely care and he's very happy.
HiThank you so much for your positive review, the team will be very pleased to read your feedback.
Possibly need more staff.
Only negatives, perhaps better maintenance of rooms missing clothes, belongings etc.
It is very kind of you to take a moment to share your thoughts on our team at Barleycroft. I apologise that you have had some issues with maintenance, this is an area we are aware of and working to improve
Staff are very friendly & helpful. Always putting themselves out.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave us a review. The team at Barleycroft excel at going the extra mile for residents and families and we are delighted that you have noticed this.
When coming in to the home. Its a lovely place clean made to look nice. Since my mum has come in she has been well looked after any problems. the staff has been very understanding when I have needed to talk to the staff. they have comforted me when I needed it so I am very happy this is my mums home. the management are very good and the manage is very nice person and has been very understanding helpful
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're very pleased to hear that you feel your mum is well looked after and that you find the home welcoming and well presented. It's especially meaningful to know that our staff have been supportive to you during difficult times. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're always here if you need anything.
Family always welcomed to vist all day, can take my mother in law to our home for lunch.
Thank you you so much for the review - we will share this with the team.
Since my brother has been in home I feel he is a lot safer having 24hr care. Did have a few issues at start with clothing going missing even though it was labled but that has been ok lately. I find all the staff very welcoming when you first walk in front door it all looks very clean, and dinnertime always smells lovely and looks very nice have been to functions and there fetes VE Day even singalong been most enjoyable on all times. Staff work hard but always have time when you need a word with them.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and I am pleased that the initial issues have been resolved. We pride ourselves on a clean, lively environment ensuring our residents can live life to the full.
Very welcoming staff, very patient and understanding seem to genuinely care about all residents. It's a safe and homely environment. Leave there feeling happy knowing my nan is safe and being looked after
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and we are delighted that you have found our Home and staff so welcoming and friendly. We strive to give our residents that homely feel and touch and I am delighted that this is reflected in your feedback.
A. Everything I asked for was done in record speed, staff so very polite.
B. IT SMELLS BEAUTIFUL...not bolied cabbage and wee. So hat's off to All Staff.
C. Parents can refuse being cared for, getting everyone on side can be tricky.
D. For us as children it is a big sigh of relief.
E. I visited today, I had issues and concerns as we worry! No more....little concerned about what we can supply and what they do, one telephone call will sort that tomorrow.
F. Extremely amiable, kind staff
Thankyou so much for leaving us a review and we are delighted that a difficult time and decision has been made as simple and smooth as possible for you. Please do keep letting us know of any questions and we will continue to put your mind at rest.
I am very pleased with the care my mother has had over the last 2 years, her general health and wellbeing has improved. The staff have been exceptionally helpful and I am indebted to them.
I've been here for seven months, I have found that I feel better in myself. Staff have helped me to bring my sanity back. I feel that once I have a prosthetic leg, I will be good to go home. The new manager is very understanding and helpful. She is one of the only people in charge I have found it's easy to talk to.
Thank you for your wonderful review of our home, it means a lot for us and it is our pleasure to care for you. I will be sure to share your positive feedback with the team.
The management team find care easy to get on with, polite and helpful.
Thank you for your lovely words, it means a lot for us. It is a pleasure to have you living with us here. I will be sure to share your comments with all our 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
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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
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