Carer Breaks
For family carers taking time to rest, travel or focus on their own wellbeing, knowing their loved one is in a safe and professional setting.
Respite Care
Respite Care & Short-Stay Support in Romford
Planned, flexible short stays with the same comfort and support as long-term care.
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE
Short-term respite care in Romford: care shaped around the individual.
Respite care at Ashbrook offers a planned, short-term stay in a professional, fully staffed nursing environment. Whether you are a carer who needs a well-deserved break, your loved one is recovering from a hospital stay, or your family is exploring whether long-term care is the right next step — our respite programme provides a calm, settled experience with no long-term obligation required.
Respite residents at Ashbrook receive the same level of care, attention and daily support as our long-term residents. This includes a private en-suite room, full access to our meals, activities programme and communal spaces, and regular involvement of the family throughout the stay.
- Private en-suite room for every respite resident
- Full access to all home facilities, meals and activities
- Nursing cover available for medically complex respite stays
- Family fully informed and involved throughout the stay
- Flexible duration — subject to assessment and availability
- Can serve as a trial period ahead of a longer-term decision
Flexible Support
Who respite care is for
Short-term care can bring breathing room, recovery support, and reassurance during a planned or unexpected change.
Post-Hospital Recovery
For people needing extra professional support before returning home after illness or surgery.
Trial Stays
For families exploring whether Ashbrook Nursing Home feels right before making a longer-term decision.
Care Experience
What respite care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
24/7 Support
Round-the-clock care and reassurance throughout the duration of the stay.
Furnished Rooms
Comfortable, private en-suite rooms ready for short-stay guests to settle into.
Fresh Meals
Nutritious seasonal meals, snacks and drinks prepared daily.
Daily Activities
Full access to our social programme, including music, crafts, and seasonal festivals.
Pre-arrival Plan
A careful assessment before arrival so all support is ready from the moment of entry.
Garden Access
Relaxing in our secure, courtyard garden and back garden for fresh air and a change of scenery.
Our Approach
Care that feels organised, personal, and inclusive.
Short stays should feel easy to arrange and reassuring from the first call, with everything ready for a comfortable arrival.
Meet Our TeamSimple Admission
We gather information about health needs, personal preferences and routines before arrival so the stay feels welcoming.
Settled From Day One
Guests are welcomed into daily life, introduced gently, and supported throughout the stay.
Review and communicate
Care is reviewed with families so support remains clear and responsive.
A minimum stay is usually discussed during your initial enquiry so we can
ensure the guest has enough time to settle and truly benefit from the support.
Yes. Planned respite is ideal for matching with holidays, carer breaks and
scheduled recovery periods after medical procedures.
We will always do our best to discuss urgent requests and advise what is
possible based on a quick assessment and current availability.
Comfortable clothing, personal toiletries, medication and personal
mementos such as photos or decorations for their room are always helpful.
Respite care in Romford
Respite care at Ashbrook Nursing Home means short stays, from a week upwards at 217-219 Chase Cross Road, Romford, RM5 3XS. It is intended for families needing a planned break, and people recovering after a hospital stay. The home has 70 rooms. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Ashbrook Nursing Home
Ashbrook Nursing Home is at 217-219 Chase Cross Road, Romford, RM5 3XS, in the London Borough of Havering area. The nearest station is Romford (Elizabeth line), approximately 2 miles south. By car, the home is reached via the A12 and A127, with M25 Junction 28 to the north-east.
Families enquiring about respite care here usually travel from Collier Row, Romford, Gidea Park, Havering-atte-Bower and Chase Cross.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 01708 736588 or email admin@ashbrooknursinghome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for respite care
Respite care at Ashbrook Nursing Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by the London Borough of Havering show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Ashbrook Nursing Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Ashbrook Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-131442266. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 9.4 out of 10 from 149 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.
Ready when you
are
Book a private tour of Ashbrook Nursing Home.
Come and see the home, meet the team and experience the atmosphere for yourself — at a pace that suits your family, with no pressure at all.
Call our care team
01708 736 588