Children's care homes in Barking and Dagenham

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Barking and Dagenham has 5 children's care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Good. Barking and Dagenham council paid on average £1,086 a week for a residential care place and £1,080 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Barking and Dagenham (24)

Barking and Dagenham at a glance

5on this list

Official rating
  • Good5
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Barking and Dagenham are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

How we rate care homes

5 children's care homes in Barking and Dagenham

5 results

SASA Homes Limited

Run by SASA Homes Limited

1 Stern Close, Barking, IG11 0XW
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Barking, run by SASA Homes Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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SASA Homes Waverley Garden

Run by SASA Homes Limited

31 Waverley Gardens, Barking, IG11 0BH
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 2 residents in Barking, run by SASA Homes Limited. Supports learning disabilities, younger adults and children.

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Schankin House

Run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD

47 Waverley Gardens, Barking, IG11 0BH
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Schankin House supports children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs through residential care. Registered children’s homes accommodate young people aged 7 to 18, including those with communication, mobility or health needs.

Support focuses on independence, social and life skills, positive opportunities and participation in the community.

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Strathfield Gardens

Run by Lodge Group Care UK Limited

20 Strathfield Gardens, Barking, IG11 9UL
GoodCQC · Jun 2024
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Barking, run by Lodge Group Care UK Limited. Supports learning disabilities and children.

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Westminster House

Run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD

33 Westminster Gardens, Barking, IG11 0BJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Children and young people aged 7 to 18 with learning difficulties and associated complex needs receive residential support at Westminster House. The service supports young people with autism and communication needs, while its wider family support work helps families navigate additional needs.

Residents can take part in planned activities that develop social and life skills.

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What to look for in children's care homes

  1. Strong safeguarding

    Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements.

  2. Links with education

    Links with education, health professionals and family or carers.

  3. Age-appropriate routines

    Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for moves.

Questions families ask

What should children's care homes offer?

Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.

How many children's care homes are there in Barking and Dagenham?

5 children's care homes in Barking and Dagenham are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Barking and Dagenham?

Barking and Dagenham council paid on average £1,086 a week for residential care and £1,080 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,940 and £1,184. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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