Runwood
Grace Court
Residential care home in Canvey Island, Essex
Operated by Runwood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Grace Court is a care home on Canvey Island in Essex, with 58 registered beds. It provides residential and dementia care and supports older people, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.
The home also opens its doors to the local community. On 21 August 2026 it held a Songs in the Sunshine afternoon for residents and people from Canvey Island and Benfleet. The event included live performances, a rock and roll theme with photo props and colourful decorations, and fresh fruit platters and customised cocktails. A country-themed event is planned for 17 September.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
57 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Grace Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is THIRD AVENUE HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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