Freshfields Residential Home
Care home in Upminster, Havering
Operated by May Residential Homes
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About
Freshfields Residential Home is a family-owned care home in Upminster, Essex, within the London Borough of Havering. It was acquired by its current proprietors in May 2001 and offers residential and nursing care for older people, including support for residents living with dementia and those needing end-of-life care. The home has 36 registered beds. The home is a short drive from the M25/A127 junction and close to local shops and parkland, with bus, rail and road links nearby.
Staff include long-standing members of the team, and residents are supported in a family-friendly, homely setting, with home-cooked meals prepared by the home's chef and her team. Health and well-being needs are met through working relationships with local health professionals. The Care Quality Commission rates Freshfields Good overall, with Good ratings for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
83 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Havering council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,172 |
| 2025 | £1,230 |
What Havering council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Freshfields Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen's Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HAIDERIAN MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Upminster
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Communi-tea Circle
The Communi-Tea Circle organise hosted social events to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly.
Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
Brentwood Community Transport
Provide transport options to people who find mainstream public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. Assist the charitable work of organisations engaged…
Stroke Care International
The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…
Carers' Support (Bexley)
Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide…
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering Ltd
Provision of a range of services to older people in and around London Boroughs of Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering to improve and maintain their quality of life.
Part of May Residential Homes
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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