Freshfields Residential Home
265 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2BN
Residential care home · 36 beds · May Residential Homes

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,350
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2025
- Beds
- 36
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 a week
The typical live-in carer near Havering, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £300 a week less, £15,600 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Freshfields Residential Home
Freshfields Residential Home is a residential care home in Upminster, in the Havering council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 36 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by May Residential Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Freshfields Residential Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Freshfields Residential Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Havering with a fee on record typically charge about £1,350 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 59 registered care homes in Havering. The nearest to Freshfields Residential Home include Little Gaynes Rest Home, Derham House and The Oaks Residential Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- May Residential Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2025)
- Council area
- Havering
- Town
- Upminster
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind, responsive care but serious weaknesses in consent, records, recruitment and quality checks.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Freshfields Residential Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Havering typically charge about £1,350 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Freshfields Residential Home
How much does Freshfields Residential Home cost?
Freshfields Residential Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Havering typically charge about £1,350 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Freshfields Residential Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Freshfields Residential Home Good in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Freshfields Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Freshfields Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Freshfields Residential Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Freshfields Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Freshfields Residential Home have?
Freshfields Residential Home is registered for up to 36 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Havering
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,230 a week. 81 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Upminster
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.