St Josephs
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-06-09
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-06-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home received a Good rating for effectiveness at its May 2023 inspection. The published text does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training, or food provision at this home. St Josephs specialises in dementia care, which requires staff to hold specific knowledge about how the condition progresses and how to communicate with people who have limited verbal ability. No concerns were noted.Is this home caring?
St Josephs was rated Good for caring at its May 2023 inspection. The published text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident mood, or specific examples of dignity and respect being upheld. For a home specialising in dementia care, the quality of moment-to-moment interactions, how staff speak to your parent, whether they are rushed, and how they respond when someone is distressed, matters enormously. No concerns were recorded.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its May 2023 inspection. The published text contains no specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for people who cannot join group activities, or how the home responds to changing needs and end-of-life wishes. For people living with dementia, meaningful occupation throughout the day, not just scheduled group sessions, is a significant quality-of-life factor. No concerns were recorded.Is the home well-led?
St Josephs was rated Good for leadership at its May 2023 inspection, and a subsequent review in July 2023 found no reason to change that rating. The registered manager is Mr Richard Asare, who also runs the organisation. The published text gives no detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home learns from incidents and complaints. No concerns were noted.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at St Josephs provides dementia care alongside general residential support for older adults. They welcome residents aged 65 and above who need daily assistance. St Josephs includes dementia care as part of their services. The home accepts residents at different stages of their dementia journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
St Josephs Rest Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range, reflecting a confirmed Good rating without the supporting observations, quotes, or examples that would push them higher.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Josephs Rest Home, at 16-18 The Drive, Ilford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 16 May 2023, with the report published on 9 June 2023. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 26 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is led by registered manager Mr Richard Asare. A subsequent review on 6 July 2023 found no evidence to change those ratings. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of practice have been made available. A Good rating from the inspectorate is meaningful, but it tells you little about what daily life actually looks and feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, speak to Mr Asare directly, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps this report cannot.
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In Their Own Words
How St Josephs describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care home serving Ilford families for over-65s
St Josephs Rest Home – Your Trusted residential home
St Josephs Rest Home in Ilford provides residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home serves the local community with specialised support for residents over 65.
Who they care for
The team at St Josephs provides dementia care alongside general residential support for older adults. They welcome residents aged 65 and above who need daily assistance.
St Josephs includes dementia care as part of their services. The home accepts residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Families considering St Josephs might want to arrange a visit to see the home and meet the team in person.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
St Josephs Rest Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range, reflecting a confirmed Good rating without the supporting observations, quotes, or examples that would push them higher.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Josephs Rest Home, at 16-18 The Drive, Ilford, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 16 May 2023, with the report published on 9 June 2023. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 26 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is led by registered manager Mr Richard Asare. A subsequent review on 6 July 2023 found no evidence to change those ratings. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or relative quotes, and no examples of practice have been made available. A Good rating from the inspectorate is meaningful, but it tells you little about what daily life actually looks and feels like for your parent. Before making a decision, visit in person, speak to Mr Asare directly, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps this report cannot.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Josephs measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Josephs describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care home serving Ilford families for over-65s
St Josephs Rest Home – Your Trusted residential home
St Josephs Rest Home in Ilford provides residential care for older adults, including those living with dementia. The home serves the local community with specialised support for residents over 65.
Who they care for
The team at St Josephs provides dementia care alongside general residential support for older adults. They welcome residents aged 65 and above who need daily assistance.
St Josephs includes dementia care as part of their services. The home accepts residents at different stages of their dementia journey.
“Families considering St Josephs might want to arrange a visit to see the home and meet the team in person.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
