CQC Domain Ratings
Sahara House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Ilford, Essex. It is operated by Sahara Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Sahara House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Sahara House in January 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Sahara House is located in Ilford, within the Redbridge local authority area in London.
Are you the manager or owner of Sahara House? Claim your free listing to personalise this page with photos, a description of your home, weekly fees, and information about your team. Claimed listings receive more enquiries from families. Claim your listing free →
| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 477-481 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6ER |
| Phone | 02085 542057 |
| Website | www.saharahomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Last inspection | 14 January 2026 |
| Provider | Sahara Care Limited |
Is Sahara House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Sahara House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-118976299
What type of care does Sahara House provide?
Sahara House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Sahara House?
You can contact Sahara House by phone on 02085 542057, or visit them at 477-481 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6ER.
What is Sahara House's CQC rating?
Sahara House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-118976299
What are Sahara House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Sahara House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Ilford?
There are 101 CQC-registered care homes in Ilford. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/ilford.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
Share your experience
Share your experience to help other families make informed decisions. Reviews are moderated before publishing.
Is Sahara House still on paper records?
CHOS is purpose-built CQC care management software for UK care homes — eMAR, care plans, compliance dashboard, staff training, and incidents — all in one platform.