St Josephs Rest Home
Residential care home · Ilford
16-18 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HT
Run by St Josephs Rest Home
- GoodCQC · Jun 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds26
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 8518 3004
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 June 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- St Josephs Rest Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-408294801
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About St Josephs Rest Home
Dementia, Alzheimer’s, residential, respite and palliative care form the main offer at St Josephs Rest Home for older people. The home provides round-the-clock support with personal hygiene, meals and medication, while care packages are shaped around individual needs. Day care is also available for people needing support without a permanent move.
Daily life includes laundry, housekeeping, maintenance and cooking, with menus adjusted for personal and medical requirements. Most bedrooms are en-suite, and residents have access to bright communal areas, an on-site hair salon and wheelchair-friendly gardens. Cultural foods can be included where required, making menus tailored to personal and medical needs a practical feature for families to discuss.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Ilford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delrose HouseIlford | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Arlington HouseIlford | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| The Beeches (The Drive)Ilford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Endsleigh Care LimitedIlford | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| MIG House Residential Care HomesIlford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour onsite dementia care
- Day care and respite stays
- Menus adapted to medical needs
Ask about
- Respite stays are offered from two weeks.
Suits: Older people needing dementia, palliative or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
16-18 The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3HT
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Questions families ask
Can they provide short-term respite stays?
Yes. They offer respite stays from two weeks for people who need temporary care or additional support.
What does residential care include there?
Residential care includes nutrition, daily activities, housekeeping services and 24-hour access to professional care.
How many meals do residents receive each day?
They provide three freshly produced dining experiences each day, served in communal dining areas or a resident's bedroom.
Do they offer day care as well as residential care?
Yes. Their day care centre provides the same level of care as residents receive while living there permanently.
How much does St Josephs Rest Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask St Josephs Rest Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Redbridge council paid on average £943 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.