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The property can house up to fifty-two people in total, all of whom enjoy the comfort of en-suite bedrooms, a tasteful lounge and spacious dining areas, together with a secure garden area and convenient parking for visitors.
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Carolyne House is one of a number of care facilities in the area owned by care provider Runwood Homes, respected for an innovative approach to healthcare for the elderly and people with disabilities.
The property can house up to fifty-two people in total, all of whom enjoy the comfort of en-suite bedrooms, a tasteful lounge and spacious dining areas, together with a secure garden area and convenient parking for visitors.
Extra services available to residents include chiropody and hairdressing, whilst the home also runs a programme of activities and entertainments to ensure users enjoy their time at Carolyne House and receive a wide range of health and fitness benefits.
Care Provided by Carolyne House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Carolyne House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Carolyne House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Avigail Mellish (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (9)
Visiting
- Upon arriving at the home, please press the buzzer on the intercom. A member of staff will greet you shortly. The home kindly request that you sign the guestbook upon both arrival and departure. This helps the home maintain an accurate record of who is in the building. In the event of an emergency, please follow the designated safety protocols provided. Your cooperation ensures everyone's safety.
Parking
- The home includes dedicated parking spaces.
Carolyne House Reviews (183)
Carolyne House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 72 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Carolyne House has 183 reviews.
Everyone is kind and helpful and this is obvious as soon as you arrive. All staff are knowledgeable about the patient and their treatment plan. Thank you for looking after our precious family member.
Everyone is kind and helpful and this is obvious as soon as you arrive. All staff are knowledgeable about the patient and their treatment plan. Thank you for looking after our precious family member.
I have to say to Avi and her brilliant team, thank you so very much for Dads 100th birthday celebrations on Friday the 9th October. Also helping me with the surprise party for him on Saturday with all the family.
You are all amazing.
Lyn
I have to say to Avi and her brilliant team, thank you so very much for Dads 100th birthday celebrations on Friday the 9th October. Also helping me with the surprise party for him on Saturday with all the family.
You are all amazing.
Lyn
Thank you so much Lyn, it is our plesure, we are happy to have him in our care.
The home is a...
The home is a calm, friendly place & nothing is too much trouble for anyone.
I love it here & highly recommend it x
Thank you so much, we really appreciate that you taking time to give us a review. I will share this to all my staff and we will ensure that we continue to give high standard of care
My dad has multiple system atrophy and after a very difficult few years I feel hes finally safe and well cared for in his personal needs and more importantly hes medical needs. The home itself is clean and well equiped for getting my dad out of bed and getting him into the garden. Staff and...
My dad has multiple system atrophy and after a very difficult few years I feel hes finally safe and well cared for in his personal needs and more importantly hes medical needs. The home itself is clean and well equiped for getting my dad out of bed and getting him into the garden. Staff and management are 100 percent the most caring people to both my mum and dad. Supporting them through this difficult time. I thank them all
Thank you so much for giving us review. We really appriciate it
Husband has MSA and requires complex medical care and is finding it hard to except. Any health issues have been dealt with promply with the nurse + doctor. The staff have been amazing, I cannot praise this home enough for taking so much care of Colin. It has become part of my family. All residence...
I cannot thank the staff enough for the support + love I feel from everyone.
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review.
The care my dad has received has been outstanding throughout.
From the moment you enter Carolyne House, you are met with friendly caring staff. Carolyne House nurses keep us well informed on any issues or...
The care my dad has received has been outstanding throughout.
From the moment you enter Carolyne House, you are met with friendly caring staff. Carolyne House nurses keep us well informed on any issues or medical concerns and are very competent
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review, we really appreciate it.
Our whole family are so pleased with the care my dad receives at Carlyone House The management & all staff are first class. Nothing is too much trouble & the care dad receives is excellent-
Our whole family are so pleased with the care my dad receives at Carlyone House The management & all staff are first class. Nothing is too much trouble & the care dad receives is excellent-
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review we really appreciate it.
All staff are extremly friendly & polite. The whole surroundings of the property is kept to a very high standard. We would not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone looking for a care home.
All staff are extremly friendly & polite. The whole surroundings of the property is kept to a very high standard. We would not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone looking for a care home.
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review, we really appreciate it. We will continue to provide high standard of care
My mum has been in Carolyne House for around 4 years. She involves herself in all activities and loves going out on trips. She's made lots of friends and the staff can't do enough for her. I love seeing her on the social media posts and honestly feel this home has given her a new lease of life.
My mum has been in Carolyne House for around 4 years. She involves herself in all activities and loves going out on trips. She's made lots of friends and the staff can't do enough for her. I love seeing her on the social media posts and honestly feel this home has given her a new lease of life.
thank you so much for taking time to give us a review, we really appreciate it.
Dad's health and mental well being has improved since he has been here at Carolyne House. The staff engage with dad whatever his mood and encourage him to join in with the activities. He eats well and is well looked after
Dad's health and mental well being has improved since he has been here at Carolyne House. The staff engage with dad whatever his mood and encourage him to join in with the activities. He eats well and is well looked after
Thank you for taking time to give us a reviewed. We really appreciate it.
Carolyne House provides excellent care to my mum. The food and personal care are superb. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Carolyne House provides excellent care to my mum. The food and personal care are superb. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Thank you so much for giving us a review. We really appreciate it.
My auntie is very well looked after, the staff are always asking if she is ok and does she want anything. Always activities of some kind going on. (Just the best)
My auntie is very well looked after, the staff are always asking if she is ok and does she want anything. Always activities of some kind going on. (Just the best)
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review.
Excelent
Excelent
Thank you so much for giving us a review we really appreciate it.
Couldn't wish to meet such a lovely manager, so friendly and very helpful as all staff as well
Couldn't wish to meet such a lovely manager, so friendly and very helpful as all staff as well
Thank you so much for taking time to give us a review we really appreciate it.
They are like an extended family some one to lean on in times of need.
They are like an extended family some one to lean on in times of need.
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review. We will make sure we continue to give the high standard of care for our service user.
They are so caring and go above and beyond looking after Mum.
They are a fantastic team.
They are so caring and go above and beyond looking after Mum.
They are a fantastic team.
Thank you so much for taking time to give us review. We will make sure we continue to give the high standard of care for our service user.
For 2 1/2 years Carolyne House have provided a caring, safe, stimulating home for my elderly mother. Good food, varied activities & a stimulating can do culture enriched her life right till the end. I cannot thank the staff enough for their genuine care & love towards my mother.
For 2 1/2 years Carolyne House have provided a caring, safe, stimulating home for my elderly mother. Good food, varied activities & a stimulating can do culture enriched her life right till the end. I cannot thank the staff enough for their genuine care & love towards my mother.
Thank you to the staff that sang Happy Birthday to my sister. All staff are friendly and helpful. I know that my sister is being well cared for and that she does like to have a friendly banter with those that care for her.
Thank you to the staff that sang Happy Birthday to my sister. All staff are friendly and helpful. I know that my sister is being well cared for and that she does like to have a friendly banter with those that care for her.
Since we moved my mother-in-law here from a care home in Kent we cannot fault the care and compassion given to her. All staff from cleaners to managers are helpful and treat Mum with respect & dignity.
Since we moved my mother-in-law here from a care home in Kent we cannot fault the care and compassion given to her. All staff from cleaners to managers are helpful and treat Mum with respect & dignity.
thank you so much, we really appreciate that your taking time to give us review.
From the moment we walked through the door we knew we had found somewhere truly special. The level of care, compassion & professionalism shown by every member of staff has exceeded our expectations. The team go above & beyond to ensure residents feel safe, comfortable & cared for. Communications...
From the moment we walked through the door we knew we had found somewhere truly special. The level of care, compassion & professionalism shown by every member of staff has exceeded our expectations. The team go above & beyond to ensure residents feel safe, comfortable & cared for. Communications with families is excellent. Any concerns are addressed promptly & thoughtfully. The environment itself is warm, clean & welcoming. It's reassuring to see smiles & laughter. I would like to express my sincere appreciated for outstanding leadership of the care home managers.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate it. I will make sure to share this to all my staff.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (22) & Events (0)
- 20 Oct 2026
Iris, a resident from Carolyne House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a special minibus trip to London to see the West End production of Les Misérables,...
- 13 Oct 2026
Residents of Carolyne House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, along with staff and family members came together for a fabulous Viva Las Vegas-themed party. The event was...
- 24 Sep 2026
Residents of Carolyne House care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, along with relatives, volunteers and members of the local community came together for a sponsored walk to raise...
There are no upcoming events for Carolyne House.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Carolyne House.
Meet the Team (7)

Welcome to Carolyne House. We are a 53-bedroom nursing home. We provide a friendly and homely environment, and a high standard of care; staff can...
Welcome to Carolyne House. We are a 53-bedroom nursing home. We provide a friendly and homely environment, and a high standard of care; staff can always be found with a big, welcoming smile. We have lovely, spacious gardens that our residents enjoy, especially during the summer. We also have a very homely tea room for residents to enjoy a cup of tea and a snack. We look forward to welcoming you to Carloyne House.

My name is Maria, and I have been the RGN at Carolyne House for 10 years. I absolutely love working with people, interacting with the residents, and...
My name is Maria, and I have been the RGN at Carolyne House for 10 years. I absolutely love working with people, interacting with the residents, and hearing their life stories—there’s always something valuable to learn.
I hold a Level 5 Social Care award and have many years of experience as a paediatric nurse before transitioning to working with the elderly.
In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, reading, and exploring history, particularly castles.

My name is Livia, and I’ve been an RGN at Carolyne House for 8 years. I am passionate about looking after our residents, ensuring all their needs are...
My name is Livia, and I’ve been an RGN at Carolyne House for 8 years. I am passionate about looking after our residents, ensuring all their needs are met, and making sure they remain comfortable and pain-free.
I was honoured to receive the award for the Best RGN at Runwood Homes, which was a great recognition of my dedication. Before joining Carolyne House, I worked as a nurse and continue to apply my experience and care in my current role. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and playing Candy Crush.

Hi, I’m Charlotte, and I’ve been the Lifestyle Coordinator at Carolyne House for 3 and a half years. I really enjoy working with the team at Carolyne...
Hi, I’m Charlotte, and I’ve been the Lifestyle Coordinator at Carolyne House for 3 and a half years. I really enjoy working with the team at Carolyne House, and the role offers a great level of flexibility that works well with my home life.
I was honoured to be named Staff Member of the Week and also hold a Level 3 NVQ qualification. A fun fact about me is that I’m related to Walt Disney! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, walking, and watching home DIY videos.

Hi, I’m Gurpreet, and I’ve been the Cook at Carolyne House for 7 years. I absolutely love cooking and take great pride in preparing meals for our...
Hi, I’m Gurpreet, and I’ve been the Cook at Carolyne House for 7 years. I absolutely love cooking and take great pride in preparing meals for our residents. The team here, including my manager and colleagues, is like one big happy family, and I truly enjoy being a part of it.
In my spare time, I enjoy shopping, watching TV, and, of course, continuing my passion for cooking.

My name is Michelle, and I have had the pleasure of working at Carolyne House for 16 years. Over the years, I’ve taken on many roles, including Care,...
My name is Michelle, and I have had the pleasure of working at Carolyne House for 16 years. Over the years, I’ve taken on many roles, including Care, Laundry Assistant, Lifestyle Coordinator, and Kitchen Assistant. I truly love everything about my job—whether it's interacting with the residents, working alongside my wonderful colleagues, or supporting my manager. In January 2024, I was honoured to receive Employee of the Month.
In my spare time, I enjoy socialising, shopping, and spending quality time with my family.

My name is Mikaua, but most people call me Mika. I am a Care Team Leader and carer at Carolyne House, where I have been working for over a year. The...
My name is Mikaua, but most people call me Mika. I am a Care Team Leader and carer at Carolyne House, where I have been working for over a year. The most exciting part of my role is getting to know the residents, listening to their life stories, and feeling inspired by their experiences. Every day in the care home is a learning opportunity, both through the residents' stories and the unique challenges and rewards of the job.
I graduated from Far Eastern University as a medical technologist. As a child, I loved playing teacher and even had an imaginary friend who joined in my games!
In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies—especially romantic comedies, documentaries, and heartfelt stories—along with sleeping and, of course, indulging in good food.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carolyne House
How much does Carolyne House cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,600 and £1,800 for nursing care. Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
What types of Care is Carolyne House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Carolyne House have?
There are 53 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Carolyne House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Carolyne House to the centre of Grays?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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