Little Gaynes Rest Home
Little Gaynes Rest Home is a residential care home in Upminster, Havering (RM14 2ED). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Little Gaynes Rest Home
Little Gaynes Rest Home is a residential care home in Upminster in the London borough of Havering. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, and we offer respite stays for people needing care for a short period or whose usual carer needs a break. Moving into a care home is a considerable step, and the early weeks count for far more than any description of the building. We use them to learn about the person rather than to fit them into our routine. What they did for a living. What they will not be talked into eating. What time breakfast has always happened. Whether they would rather have company or be left in peace with the radio. Small facts, and between them they are most of what turns a room into somewhere that feels like home. The day belongs to the people living it. Getting up and going to bed when you choose, having visitors when it suits you, keeping up with family, friends, church and whatever you have always done. We are here to make those things possible rather than to organise anybody's time. We take the practical side seriously too: food worth looking forward to, medication handled carefully, prompt attention when somebody is unwell, and plain conversations with families when things change. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking residents and relatives what we could do better.
Care provided at Little Gaynes Rest Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Little Gaynes Rest Home
Where is Little Gaynes Rest Home located?
Little Gaynes Rest Home is a residential care home in Upminster, Havering, RM14 2ED. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Little Gaynes Rest Home provide?
Little Gaynes Rest Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Little Gaynes Rest Home's CQC rating?
Little Gaynes Rest Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Little Gaynes Rest Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Little Gaynes Rest Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Little Gaynes Rest Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Little Gaynes Rest Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Little Gaynes Rest Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Little Gaynes Rest Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Little Gaynes Rest Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the London
Little Gaynes Rest Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Little Gaynes Rest Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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