Grays Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of the charming town of Grays in Essex, Grays Court is a warm and inviting care home that offers top-notch residential and dementia care…
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Nursing homes in Grays
There is 1 nursing home in and around Grays on AskBart. Published fees average about £950 a week, while Thurrock usually pays £844. The largest is Grays Court Care Home, with 87 beds.
Average residential fee in Grays: £950/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Grays
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £950 |
| Thurrock usual weekly rate (2025) | £844 |
| Largest | Grays Court Care Home (87 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Grays
SafetyB
Good — safer than 52% of similar areas
Based on Thurrock data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Grays is about £950/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Grays
The average residential care home in Grays costs about £950/week, while Thurrock’s published usual rate is around £844/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £106/week (≈ £5,512/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Grays
£950/wk
Thurrock usual rate
£844/wk
Likely top-up gap
£106/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Thurrock’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Grays on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Grays
Residential (avg)
£950/week
Dementia (avg)
£950/week
Nursing (avg)
£950/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
Types of care in Grays
Residential care homes
1 in GraysNursing homes
1 in GraysDementia care homes
1 in GraysRespite care
1 in GraysCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Grays?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Grays, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Grays rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Grays cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £950 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Grays?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Grays?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Grays:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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