Nightingale House
Romford, RM2 · 0.0 km · 43 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Parkside
65 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EH
Residential care home · 32 beds · Romford Baptist Church Housing Association
- Weekly fee
- from £1,250
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- June 2021
- Beds
- 32
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Parkside's reported fee
£1,250a week
About £65,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,500 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,050a week
The typical live-in carer near Havering, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £200 a week less, £10,400 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,145 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Havering
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Parkside
Parkside is a residential care home in Romford, in the Havering council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 32 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Romford Baptist Church Housing Association. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published June 2021, the CQC rated Parkside Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Parkside has told us it charges from £1,250 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £65,000 a year. It is about 7% below the typical residential fee in Havering of £1,350 a week.
There are 59 registered care homes in Havering. The nearest to Parkside include Nightingale House, 13a Repton Drive and Ashgate House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
Read the CQC inspection report, explainedThe CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control and enough staff during a COVID-19 review.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,250 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “our fees start from £1250 per week depending on their care needs and the room.” | Reported by the home “our fees start from £1250 per week depending on their care needs and the room.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Havering, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Parkside
How much does Parkside cost?
Parkside charges from £1,250 a week for residential care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Parkside?
The Care Quality Commission rated Parkside Good in June 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Parkside provide nursing care?
No. Parkside is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Parkside offer dementia care?
Parkside is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Havering listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Parkside have?
Parkside is registered for up to 32 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Havering
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,230 a week. 81 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Musilimat Ajoke A.
1 review
From £1,050 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Havering. Can care for a couple
Sally C.
3 reviews
From £1,295 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Havering. Can care for a couple
Kika-rose D.
1 review
From £1,036 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 15 minutes from Havering. Can care for a couple
Lynette V.
2 reviews
From £1,243 a week, 26 years caring
Based about 17 minutes from Havering
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
See live-in carers near HaveringProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Havering
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
13a Repton Drive
Romford, RM2 · 0.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialThe Avenues Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Ashgate House
Romford, RM1 · 0.9 km · 10 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAllied Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,350 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week