Longview
Residential care home · Canvey Island
Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HG
Run by Runwood Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Jun 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds70
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01268 682906
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Longview
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-131481806
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Longview
Longview provides residential and dementia care for older people in Canvey Island, with respite and nursing care available across its wider group offer. The home supports residents who need help with everyday living while encouraging independence, social interaction and personal interests.
Care planning is created in partnership with each resident, with relatives or friends involved if the resident wishes. The home’s approach includes getting to know individual routines, preferences and life stories, then supporting activities, hobbies and minibus trips that keep residents engaged. New arrivals can settle at their own pace, with family involvement welcomed during the move.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Canvey Island
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambika Lodge Care HomeCanvey Island | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willow BayCanvey Island | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Umika Lodge Care HomeCanvey Island | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Grace CourtCanvey Island | 0.9 miles | |||
| The BeechesCanvey Island | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Runwood Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford HallSouth Benfleet | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elizabeth HouseHadleigh | Good | 7.4 | |
| Crowstone HouseWestcliff-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosedale CourtRayleigh | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangeWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Silvanna CourtWickford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Evelyn May HouseBasildon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| BroomhillsRochford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Woodbury CourtLaindon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Windle CourtSouth Woodham Ferrers | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kathryn CourtShoeburyness | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bennett LodgeChadwell St Mary | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care plans created with residents
- Minibus trips and daily activities
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9HG
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Questions families ask
What assessment is needed before moving into Longview?
Before moving in, a team member visits to carry out a full assessment, understand the person’s needs, preferences and routines, and prepare the right level of support.
Can family and friends help with moving day?
Yes. Family and friends are welcome to help on moving day, and the team also assists to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Are valuable belongings covered at Longview?
They generally recommend not bringing valuable or irreplaceable items because the home is not insured for the loss or replacement of high-value belongings.
Does Longview support religious and cultural needs?
Yes. Religious and cultural needs are respected and supported, with individual preferences reflected in daily life.
Can residents choose how they spend their day?
Yes. Residents can choose how to spend their day, with independence and personal choice encouraged in all aspects of their individual care.
How much does Longview cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Longview for its weekly fee. As a guide, Essex council paid on average £1,085 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.