Little Gaynes Rest Home

Upminster · RM14 2ED

Care type
Residential Care Home
Published fees
From £1,800/week
Inspection rating
Requires improvementRating published Jul 2023
Capacity
20 beds
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What the evidence shows

Little Gaynes Rest Home is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Requires improvement (Jul 2023). The published overall inspection rating is Requires Improvement.

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What stands out

  • Wheelchair access
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Requires Improvement inspection rating

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Little Gaynes Rest Home Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Havering
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Little Gaynes Rest Home Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Requires improvement. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Requires improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Jul 2023
Registered Manager
Maria Nimfa Campen
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Maria Nimfa Campen

Little Gaynes Rest Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Published fees help you plan your budget. Assessed needs, room type and extras can change your written quote.

Published weekly fees

From £1,800/week

From ≈ £7,827 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month. Published fees may be older; confirm today’s written quote, included care and any extras with the home.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

Published fee and council-rate context

This compares a published starting fee with a council-funded rate for the same care category. It is price context, not a rating of care quality or a personalised quote. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

The benchmark period is unavailable here. Treat it as background context and confirm current rates and fees.

Council-rate context (Havering, residential): £1,230/wk

The published starting fee exceeds this benchmark by £570/wk.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Little Gaynes Rest Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Little Gaynes Rest Home is a residential care home in Upminster, London, operated by Little Gaynes Rest Home Limited since 2011. The home has 20 beds and is an inspection rating of Requires improvement.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

146 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2ED

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.9 km
Nearest GP
900m
Nearest Pharmacy
400m
Bus Stops (500m)
6 stops
Nearest Train Station
2.8 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.6km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Rooms

Double Rooms

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Little Gaynes Rest Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Little Gaynes Rest Home

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  1. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Little Gaynes Rest Home

What does the inspection rating for Little Gaynes Rest Home show?

The published overall inspection rating is Requires improvement. The inspection report was published on 26 July 2023.

Is Little Gaynes Rest Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Requires improvement. The inspection report was published on 26 July 2023. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Little Gaynes Rest Home cost per week?

Weekly fees at Little Gaynes Rest Home: From £1,800/week. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Little Gaynes Rest Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Little Gaynes Rest Home accepts self-funding and local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Little Gaynes Rest Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Little Gaynes Rest Home is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Little Gaynes Rest Home have?

Little Gaynes Rest Home has 20 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

Is Little Gaynes Rest Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Little Gaynes Rest Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Little Gaynes Rest Home?

Little Gaynes Rest Home is operated by LITTLE GAYNES REST HOME LIMITED (Company registration number: 02699991).

Has Little Gaynes Rest Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Little Gaynes Rest Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Little Gaynes Rest Home's provider?

Little Gaynes Rest Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Little Gaynes Rest Home?

Ask Little Gaynes Rest Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Little Gaynes Rest Home?

Before choosing Little Gaynes Rest Home, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Upminster to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Little Gaynes Rest Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Little Gaynes Rest Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 26 July 2023.

Should I shortlist Little Gaynes Rest Home if it is rated Requires Improvement?

A Requires Improvement rating means the inspection found at least one area below Good at Little Gaynes Rest Home. The published Well-Led rating is Requires improvement. Families should read the full inspection report, ask what has changed since it, and compare the home with stronger local alternatives before relying on a shortlist place.

How do Little Gaynes Rest Home's fees compare to the local average?

Little Gaynes Rest Home's weekly fees (From £1,800/week) are above area average when compared with the local care home benchmark. Final weekly costs can vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for Little Gaynes Rest Home?

Start by comparing Little Gaynes Rest Home's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look above area average. A higher price does not automatically mean overpaying, but you should expect clear reasons for the premium, such as stronger nursing cover, dementia support, facilities, or inspection evidence. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is Little Gaynes Rest Home's food hygiene rating?

Little Gaynes Rest Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 28 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Little Gaynes Rest Home?

When visiting Little Gaynes Rest Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Little Gaynes Rest Home?

Our visit checklist for Little Gaynes Rest Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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