Barleycroft Care Home

Spring Gardens, Romford RM7 9LD
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  • Barleycroft Care Home, Romford
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 shops and amenities and has excellent access to road, rail and bus links into and around London.

The home offers a range of professional services including GP, and chiropody visits as well as an in-house hairdressing and beauty salon, and with the well-being team providing a varied daily social and activity programme for your loved ones to enjoy, helping them to build friendships and share new experiences.

At Barleycroft Care Home, the team are absolutely committed to providing both physical and emotional well-being for their residents in a safe, comfortable environment, a place your loved ones can call home.
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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 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1650
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1250 – £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1350 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1350 – £1750

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barleycroft Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Barleycroft Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Stephen Bennett (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 58+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (81)

9.4

Barleycroft Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.388) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barleycroft Care Home has 81 reviews.

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Review from Antony S (Son of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really pleased with the excellent care my dad has received in the lat two years since he's been at Barleycroft.
All the staff are fantastic and it's a pleasure to visit.
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Review from B L (Husband of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been a resident of Barleycroft Care Home for 3 years. She has been very well looked after and I am very satisfied with her care.
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Review from Tony G (Son of Resident) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I would say my mum is looked after well. I have no other care homes to compare Barleycroft to but in my opinion, it is run fairly well and any suggestions we make are certainly looked into and the staff are generally always helpful.
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Review from D L (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
This care home is seriously lacking staff. My mother usually waits 5-6 hours in between personal care. There are no real activities that cater for the residents. The meals are all the same, very little variety. Some of the carers are very good, others are only there to get a pay cheque! There is no
help gaining services through the GP like they say, trying to deal with the NHS. The home sometimes smells of urine etc. If I had a choice I would not have my mother here. It is due another inspection by the CQC.
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Review from Paul C (Son of Resident) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum came to the home in May 2018 as unable to care for herself with help of 4 times daily carers, she started as respite and after 10 days was accepted as a permanent resident (self-funding).
The home is much better than expected and all the staff very nice and pleasant.
Rooms ensuite and very
clean. Food standard is excellent. The carers/nurses are excellent and not only attend all my mum's needs, very friendly and talking and nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Maureen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum came to Barleycroft in May and since that time, she has been looked after with nothing but care and kindness. Although her mobility is still poor, her general health seems to have improved by good food and medication being given regularly.
Although at times she can be rude and cantankerous,
the staff always treat her with patience and kindness. My only grouse is I think the gardens and grounds could be tended more regularly and in need of some TLC.
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Review from Helena B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My review is that I find the home very nice, staff very pleasant but sometimes things take a bit too long to get done! The food is a bit repetitive. Too many baked beans!
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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall very satisfied with the care my dad receives, my only concern is it takes time to get him out of bed when asked. It also appears that the staff here are overworked too much. Also when dad has an outside appointment the staff need to let us know more than the day before if they want one of us
to go with him.
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Review from Joan W (Wife of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been very happy here, he enjoys the food and most of the company.
He has a nice room overlooking the garden.
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Review from D M (Relative of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always impressed with the staff attitude towards my grandad when we visit.
Will recommend the home to any family looking for placement for their loved ones.
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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found Barleycroft satisfying in caring for my mother. The staff are very sympathetic and caring. Mum's room is comfortable and well furnished. I'm pleased that mum is kept clean and well looked after, although sometimes there seems to be a shortage of staff.
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Review from Alan K (Husband of Resident) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Barleycroft Care Home has been the residence for my wife since 10-07-2010 and she is satisfied with her care here. Nursing staff are competent and the current management is the best we have experienced since entering this care home.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
My dad has been left in the same t-shirt for more than 3 days on more than 1 occasion. He's had 2 broken beds and is currently in a broken bed. His room has damaged walls, damaged sockets, no light bulb in his bathroom. His peg feed is splashed all over the walls. The floor is just about swept. It's
never mopped clean.
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Review from Charles S (Resident) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Barleycroft was excellent. The staff are very helpful, courteous and kind. The home is clean and food is edible.
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Review from Roger S (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
The problems occurred with certain members of staff bossing my father around and upsetting him. He was also left in his own filth for hours while the staff were watching TV. This seems to be the norm and the poor quality of staff is endemic all the way to the top management. The bottom line being if
you love your relation don't send them here!
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Review from Yvonne B (Wife of Resident) published on 13 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic food is brilliant and entertainment very good.
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Review from Doreen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
There has been a lot of upheaval in the home over the last 6 months. We seem to have had a number of new managers coming and going disrupting the flow of organisation and no continuity. On my Mum's floor particularly, we have had a number of care staff leave. I have also had to complain about my Mum's
hygiene as in the morning, there were faeces behind her nails which should have been cleaned and so I had to clean them which should not have been left to me.
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Review from V C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The care is very good and nearly all the staff are willing and helpful. Mum never wanted to be put in a home but now would never want to leave!!!! The food is of a good standard.
Reply from Jan Seal, Home Manager at Barleycroft Care HomeActivities are currently being reviewed at the home, and staff are always eager to hear new suggestions.There is a suggestion box in the reception area.
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Review from Michelle F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall as a family, we are happy with the care my Nan has received. Nan feels at home and has made some friends. Nan has her favourite carers, the day carers Nan feels very content with, more so than the night staff. Nan can sometimes feel vulnerable at night time and sometimes feels ignored when she
needs the toilet. Overall, nan is safer living here that in her flat alone. The day staff are lovely and caring.
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Review from Elaine R (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home is clean and tidy. It is well run and my mother who is on end of life care is treated with respect. The staff on her floor look after her as if she is family. The food is varied and they accommodate to her needs as she is bedridden and cannot feed herself.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.388)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.388) out of 10 for Barleycroft Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.388 for Barleycroft Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (307 Excellents x 5) + (115 Goods x 4) + (28 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (28 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 482 Ratings = 4.388
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barleycroft Care Home is based on 38 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 38 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 May 2025

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Awards / Recognitions (6)

Meet the Team (2)

Eleni

Eleni

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2015

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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Natalie Vella

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Natalie has been a qualified nurse for 23 years, although she started in Healthcare 31 years ago.
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 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.

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