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Proudly part of the Barchester Healthcare group, boasting 30 years of care experience, Westgate House is a purpose-built care home located in the Forest Gate area of East London. They provide first-class 24-hour nursing care and expert residential and nursing care for people with dementia, as well as care for those with physical disabilities.
A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored...
Care Provided by Barchester Westgate House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Younger Adults
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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Westgate House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Westgate House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Izzard (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2018
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
Barchester Westgate House Care Home Reviews (98)
Barchester Westgate House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.151) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Westgate House Care Home has 98 reviews.
My brother was in Westgate House for the last 3 months of his life. He was treated very well & his last months with cancer were as good as they could be given the circumstances. He was treated with care, respect & friendship & I am very grateful that he was so well looked after.
Thank you for your kind comments Andy. I am so glad we were able to support you and your brother.
All I can say now,
"Keep up the good work"
Thank you for your kind words, we are so pleased that mum is settling in well to her new home and that the experience has been better than you expected. Sharon and the team
The nursing care has been excellent - the senior nurses were introduced to me and they have always been helpful and knowedgable. Regular doctor visits too have improved mum's care.
The manager and deputy manager are very approachable and have always answered any questions I have.
The Staff were very friendly and it made me feel good to know I could relax because she was in safe hands.
Thank you for your kind comments and we would happily have your mum back any time!
He has Vascular Dementia and needs help with his 'daily needs', such as washing & shaving, dressing etc. He has a lovely room with its own toilet and sink, so he can maintain his own continents. He loves the food (which smells lovely). And the staff are great company and are friendly towards him.
My dad joins in daily activities which he enjoys and is taken out regularly so he gets fresh air and fun.
Westgate House have a lovely garden, which is lovely for visitors to sit out with the resident.
I have had a whole year of 'Peace of mind' knowing my dad is well cared for and in a safe place .
Thank you for your great feedback Samuel. We are delighted your father is happy at Westgate House and such peace of mind for yourself.
I came to the home straight from having a mastectomy. From arrival to leaving the service, across the whole home has been outstanding. All staff work tirelessly for their patients always with kindness, compassion, patience and love. Nothing was too much, they were so attentive to my needs. I would recommend this care home as a place where you are included, given the highest quality of care and all staff have an excellent work ethic, professional yet personal.
Thank you Jackie for your review. It was a pleasure to have you stay at Westgate House care home. We are glad that everything worked out for you. We will continue to make improvements in the home and look forward to working with you in the return. We will escalate your feedback to the team.
Friendly and caring staff looked after her very well, had no complaints. We could visit when we wanted to so saw the workings of the home at different times, no concerns if Mum needed longer-term care she has said she would have no worries about returning.
Thank you all at Westgate House.
My mum had her first respite stay. Was quite anxious. The staff were reassuring. Good welcoming atmosphere. Well cared for. Was a nice break. Treated with dignity. Returned home well. Will look to rebook.
Thank you for your comment. It was a pleasure looking after your mother. We are looking forward to her return soon.
As a post-op patient recently discharged from hospital and requiring respite care, this was probably not the optimal facility to cater for my specific needs. But this should not detract from the amazing, incredible hard work and dedication shown by the staff members towards the care of the even more vulnerable residents of the home. The staff here should be constantly recognised for their selflessness and efforts towards making life as comfortable as possible for the main residents.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and for your kind words in regard to our team. Though your review is positive, we can see the star rating is a little lower than we'd like to see and we would really like to explore this further, if you do have any further feedback to share, please do...
Staff are very friendly and professional.
Home is comfortable and clean, food is lovely, menu is first-class.
Security and safety are great.
I'm happy my father is staying here. It gives us the peace of mind that he is being looked after and cared for.
My father says "The staff are nice and hardworking!"
I came into Barchester Westgate House Care Home for a post-operation respite for two weeks. The staff in all departments have been kind, helpful, cheerful, friendly and accommodated my needs as soon as I arrived a week later than planned. The staff have helped me regain my independence as my mobility from my hip replacement has improved. I also have a lot of skin allergies, the staff have helped me to control and rehydrate from the rash I had on my back. I made the right choice to take two weeks' respite at Westgate House and have nothing but praise for the care they take of everyone. Thank you.
During my recent visit to Westgate House to conduct a review on one of the residents, I was thoroughly impressed by the overall atmosphere and operations of the facility. From the moment I stepped through the doors, it was evident that Westgate House prioritizes a welcoming and inclusive environment for both residents and visitors alike. One aspect that stood out to me was the exceptional organization and professionalism demonstrated by the staff. They were not only efficient in their duties but also exuded warmth and genuine care towards the residents. Their dedication to their roles was palpable, and it was clear that they were committed to providing the best possible support and assistance to those under their care.
Thank you for your feedback. At Westgate House, we strive to create a homely atmosphere for our residents and visitors. We appreciate your comments.
Thank you for taking good care of my mum.
Thank you for your kind words about our home, we greatly appreciate your feedback.
My son is happy with the care he has been receiving.
I feel he is safe and content.
Thank you for your kind words about the staff and the home. We greatly appreciate your feedback.
Well looked after. Food is nice. Staff are friendly. Always clean and smells fresh. Staff are empathetic and kind. Rooms could be more secure as reading glasses and toiletries missing.
Thank you for your feedback. We will take steps to enhance room security for our residents. When bringing toiletries, kindly notify the staff so they can store them securely in the lockable cabinet in the room.
Visiting my father is always lovely, the carers are always polite and courteous, always helpful and lovely. They seem to go out of their way to help and look after my father and have a marvellous way about them. My father seems happy and is looked after and medical assistance is always a priority. The added bonus is that the home never smells of urine - I can't praise them enough.
Thank you for your positive review. We value your comments about our staff and the care home.
The environment is always friendly, clean and staff personable. My mum has settled down/in well with the help of the staff, so thank you all.
Excellent service. The staff were very welcoming and pleasant. Thank you for having us.
Overall an excellent care home. Messages did not always reach the person they were intended for and information was not volunteered, but this was not intentional - an oversight. My husband is moving soon, but this is so that he can be nearer his family. I would have been more than happy to leave him at Westgate otherwise.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 October 2021Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 12 Jan 2026
A wonderful morning for our residents at St Anthony's Church service, along with holy communion. What a great way to start the New Year.
- 10 Dec 2025
Residents had a great afternoon playing a quiz involving musical hats.
- 02 Dec 2025
A fantastic afternoon sampling different puddings, inspired by residents past recipes. Our local councillor was also in attendance & helped judge the best pudding.
There are no upcoming events for Barchester Westgate House Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Westgate House Care Home.
Meet the Team (6)

My name is Sharon and I am the General Manager at Westgate House care home. I am a Registered Nurse with my background area working as a Community Nurse before moving into care homes. My passion is working with older people who are living with Dementia and Palliative Care.
My vision for Westgate House is to grow and develop a strong team, supporting our residents with not only their physical health but also their wellbeing and social engagement.
I am driven, passionate and experienced with caring for people with many different health conditions, supporting people living with dementia and encouraging the inclusion of all with being a part of this amazing home.

Hello, my name is Lavinia and I am the Deputy Manager here at Westgate House. I am passionate about working with the elderly and I am focused on providing the best possible care for them. It is wonderful to work with such a fantastic team and in a beautiful home that offers our residents fulfilling lives.

I have been working at Westgate House since January 2022.
I started working as an administrator assistant and was offered a promotion. I have a great team who support me with two assistants.

Rifna started as a housekeeping assistant and was then promoted to Head of housekeeping.
Due to my work ethic and my drive to always work hard, it was only after a few months of working with Westgate House that I was promoted to Head of Housekeeping.
This mindset of treating my workplace like a home enables me to work hard and ensure my surroundings are always presentable, clean and tidy, just as anyone would do in their own home.

I have been working at Westgate House since August 2021 and I love this team and the residents. With over twenty-five years of chef experience, I know how to make the residents happy at every meal time. Whilst I enjoy introducing residents to some of my Caribbean food, it is also important that I provide a wide range of traditional English dishes too - it wouldn't be Friday without Fish 'N' Chips!

Bibi is new to Westgate House and is looking forward to getting to know our residents. Bibi has experience in offering activities.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Westgate House Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Westgate House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Barchester Westgate House Care Home have?
There are 80 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Westgate House Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 Barchester Westgate House Care Home to the centre of London?
7.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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