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Little Gaynes Rest Home

A family-run home in Upminster, Essex · Since 1992

Let’s talk: 01708 220473

A LITTLE HOME. A LOT OF HEART.

Small enough
to know you.
Experienced
enough to care.

Family-run since 1992, our 19-bed care home in Upminster offers something truly personal: a place where your story, your choices and your everyday happiness matter.

PERSONAL CARE. FAMILY VALUES.

A place to feel
you belong.

Since 1992

Family-run, with pride

Just 19 beds

A small home with a personal touch

CQC rated Good

View our independent assessment

OUR STORY

Family is at the
heart of our home.

1992

Where our story began

A vibrant, warm and welcoming home.
A life that feels like your own.

Family-run since 1992, Little Gaynes Rest Home is a place where every resident is recognised as an individual and supported to lead a happy, fulfilled life, with positive experiences and interactions that are meaningful to them.
With just 19 beds, our small home gives us the opportunity to get to know each person: their story, their preferences, their familiar routines and the people who matter most.

Family life is the essence of our home. We consider every resident, their family and their friends to be part of our Little Gaynes family. We take pride in the personal attention, dignity and respect at the heart of our care.

OUR TYPES OF CARE

The right support.
A truly personal approach.

From everyday support to care for people living with dementia, we start by understanding the individual.

01 /

A welcoming home for older people who need support with daily living. Personal care is shaped around assessed needs, while respecting independence, choices and familiar routines.

Our aim is to help every resident feel secure, comfortable and able to enjoy a fulfilling life.

Residential care

02 /

Our team brings a wealth of experience in delivering high-quality dementia care. We take time to understand the person, their life story and what helps them feel reassured and connected.

We are committed to supporting our team to maintain high standards of care, with meaningful interactions and a person-centred approach.
Dementia care

03 /

Short stays offer personal support in a warm, welcoming setting, while giving family carers time for a break.
Contact us to discuss the length of stay, current availability and the support needed. Every stay is subject to an individual care assessment.
Respite care

04 /

Compassionate, personal support centred on comfort, dignity and each resident’s wishes, working alongside health professionals and hospice services.

We take time to listen, support loved ones and plan care around what matters most.
End-of-life care
Let’s talk about the care that is right for you.

Call our team on 01708 220473

LIFE AT LITTLE GAYNES

The little things make it home.

A conversation. A familiar routine. The freedom to be yourself.

Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed and comfortable home-from-home in pleasant surroundings. We support each resident to enjoy positive experiences and interactions that mean something to them.

The little things

01

Care at your pace

Your preferences deserve to be heard. We take time to understand how you like your day to unfold.

02

Part of the local community

Residents remain very much part of the local community. We support them to maintain independence, enjoy local experiences and keep the connections that matter to them.

03

A family to belong to

Residents, their families and friends are valued members of our home community. We welcome their involvement and respect each person’s background, beliefs and individuality.
THE VALUES WE LIVE BY

Care. Honesty.
Family. Commitment.

Every day, we strive to live up to these values in the way we care, communicate and support one another.

Care

We strive to provide the highest standards of care, treating each resident with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Honesty

We believe in open, transparent communication with residents, families, professionals and staff.

Family

Every resident and their loved ones are valued members of our Little Gaynes family.

Commitment

We support our team to deliver thoughtful, consistent care and make each resident’s wellbeing a priority.

THE VALUES WE LIVE BY

“Putting you first,
since 1992.”

We take pride in our service, our family values and the personal attention that makes our small home special.
LITTLE GAYNES REST HOME · UPMINSTER
RESIDENT & FAMILY EXPERIENCES

Kind words about our care.

“While I was in hospital, my husband stayed at Little Gaynes Rest Home for respite care—and I couldn’t have asked for a better place for him. The home is lovely and homely, and the staff are incredibly kind, caring, and always willing to go the extra mile. I was able to join him for dinner one evening, and they made it so special—the table was beautifully set, and the food was absolutely delicious. It’s a truly welcoming and thoughtful place, and I’m so grateful for the care they gave him.”
A spouse’s experience of respite care
A LITTLE REASSURANCE

Let’s make the
next step easier.

Questions are welcome. Our team can help you understand whether Little Gaynes is the right fit.

We are a family-run care home established in 1992. With 19 beds, our emphasis is on getting to know each resident and offering care that reflects their individual needs and preferences.

We offer residential care, dementia care, respite stays and end-of-life support for older people. Please speak with us about your needs so we can discuss suitability, availability and an individual care assessment. Little Gaynes provides residential personal care and does not provide nursing care.

Yes. Call 01708 220473 to arrange a visit, meet the team and ask your questions. Visiting is a helpful way to get a feel for the home and discuss your loved one’s needs.

Please call our team for current availability and to discuss fees. We will talk through your care requirements and explain the next steps before you make a decision.

Our CQC overall rating is Good, with a report published on 1 December 2025. You can read the assessment on the CQC website.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

Come and meet
our family.

Tell us what matters to you. We’ll listen, answer your questions and help you explore the next step.
FIND US IN UPMINSTER

Little Gaynes Rest Home

146 Corbets Tey Road
Upminster, Essex
RM14 2ED
A small, family-run home.
A warm welcome awaits.