Abbcross Nursing Home, Romford

Reviewed by the carehome.page editorial team · Last updated 13 March 2026
Rating
Good
Beds
28
Type
Nursing
Inspected
Invalid Date
Address 251 Brentwood Road,Romford, RM1 2RL
Beds 28
Type Care home with nursing
Provider Havering Care Homes Ltd

CQC Inspection Breakdown

Safe Requires improvement
Effective Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Well-led Good

About Abbcross Nursing Home

Abbcross Nursing Home is a care home registered to provide nursing and personal care to people, aged 65 years and over. It can support up to 28 people and at the time of the inspection, 24 people were living in the home. The home has three floors with adapted facilities and en-suite rooms.

Source: CQC inspection report

Specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrs

About Abbcross Nursing Home

Situated in the RM1 postcode district of Romford, Havering, Abbcross Nursing Home operates as a care home with nursing focused on personalised, compassionate care. The home is operated by Havering Care Homes Ltd and can accommodate up to 28 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 30/01/2024, the Care Quality Commission rated Abbcross Nursing Home as Good. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led; Requires Improvement for Safe. The home specialises in supporting people with caring for adults over 65 yrs. The service supports older people. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The RM1 postcode area has 6 registered care homes with a combined 165 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.

Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.

Abbcross Nursing Home is one of the care homes in Havering — a local authority with 56 CQC-registered homes, 49 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.

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What to Expect When Visiting

When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.

  • Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
  • Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
  • Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
  • Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.

Questions to Ask When Visiting

It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Abbcross Nursing Home's type of care that may help guide your conversation:

  1. 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
  2. 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
  3. 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
  4. 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?

For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.

Official CQC Inspection Report

The Care Quality Commission last inspected Abbcross Nursing Home on 30/01/2024 and rated it Good. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.

Read the full CQC report

What families typically look for

  • - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
  • - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
  • - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight

These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?

Abbcross Nursing Home has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with caring for adults over 65 yrs. In the most recent CQC inspection on 30/01/2024, the home was rated Requires Improvement for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.

How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?

CQC inspectors rated Abbcross Nursing Home as Requires Improvement for Safe care on 30/01/2024. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.

Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?

Residents at Abbcross Nursing Home typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.

What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?

CQC inspectors rated Abbcross Nursing Home as Good for Caring on 30/01/2024. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.

What is the CQC rating for Abbcross Nursing Home?

Abbcross Nursing Home in Romford is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 30/01/2024. The home has 28 beds.

How many beds does Abbcross Nursing Home have?

Abbcross Nursing Home has 28 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Romford.

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