Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home

25-29 The Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7AJ

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 16 December 2017

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Last inspected 4 February 2021

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 12 Feb 2021

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated December 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

North Middlesex University Hospital

3.7 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Larkshall Medical Centre

0.4 mi

12 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy

0.2 mi

11 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.1 mi

9 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Waltham Forest (2025–26)

£1,208

per week, residential

£1,199

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

266

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

9.4% of people in Waltham Forest are aged 65 or over

34.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds36
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
Last inspected4 February 2021
Registered with CQC since21 May 2015
Registered managerMaureen Minnie Lewis

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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