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Longview

Little Gypps Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9HG.

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Care Home in Canvey Island, Essex

Welcome to Longview. Situated in Canvey Island, Essex, our 70-bed residential care and dementia care home offers person-centred care and an established community for our residents to thrive. At Longview, we place a real emphasis on celebrating the lives of each and every one of our residents.

Experience our spacious living areas and excellent facilities and features, including beautifully furnished bedrooms, hair and beauty salon, and minibus service. Our dedicated area for dementia care and amenities provides residents with a rich and engaging lifestyle – as well as a comfortable and welcoming care home environment in which to live.

At Longview care home, health and wellbeing is a top priority. Our friendly and professional team offers diverse types of care to meet a variety of needs, including residential care, dementia care and respite care.

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Types Of Care

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Residential Care

Each of our individual homes delivers excellent residential care and a range of facilities for those people who are finding it increasingly difficult to manage for themselves without help.
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Dementia Care

For those living with a dementia diagnosis Runwood Senior Living operates residential homes – complete with appropriate facilities and highly trained staff – to provide excellent support and care for a loved one's individual needs.
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Respite Care

Caring for a loved one or family member can be an exhausting undertaking – making short stay and respite care essential for even the most dedicated and loving of carers.
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Meet Our Home Manager

Lorraine Taylor

Greetings! I am delighted to welcome everyone to Longview Care Home. Our staff are friendly and compassionate, and fully trained to deliver a holistic, person-centred approach to caring for residents. We aim to provide a homely, friendly and relaxing environment for everyone. We encourage our residents to take part in our activities and live in full engagement. With hard work, patience and dedication, I believe that nothing is impossible to achieve. I am looking forward to welcoming you to Longview.

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To get in touch with the home directly, please call the number below

01268 435189

(Please use 0800 254 5996 for all new admissions enquiries)

Why Choose Us?

Our residents are at the heart of our home. We get to know our residents individually to provide person-centred care to all

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Food & Nutrition

At Runwood Homes, we offer a full food and dining menu consisting of breakfast, lunch and dinner along with snacks to suit all dietary requirements. For residents requiring textured food or modified food, rest assured that your loved one’s needs will also be catered for. We take into account meal preferences from each resident in our care and aim to provide their favourite meals that they are used to.

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Activities & Events

Your loved one will benefit from a dedicated Lifestyle Coordinator within the home; they will organise and encourage social interactions with a range of engaging activities. The Lifestyle Coordinator will create an activity calendar taking into account your loved one’s interests and varying needs. Activities may include Music and singing sessions, arts and crafts, bingo, baking and visits to outside attractions etc.

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Hear what others have to say:

My dad has been in your care for over a year and the best thing I think anyone can say is that I am so happy and relaxed about leaving his care and wellbeing with you. You provide a happy and secure home for my dad and it really helps knowing my dad is being well looked after. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do. If you are considering a place to leave a loved one don't hesitate, Longview's staff are so helpful and understanding.

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Latest News & Events

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Longview Care Home celebrates St Patrick’s Day
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20 March 2026

Residents and staff at Longview care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, recently came together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with an afternoon filled with live entertainment, dancing, and festive fun. Residents enjoyed a party featuring live music from…

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Longview Care Home Residents Enjoy Alpaca Experience in Southend-on-Sea
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19 March 2026

Residents from Longview care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a memorable day out, with a special trip to Southend-on-Sea, where they fed alpacas and enjoyed a traditional seaside meal. Resident Sandra M shared her delight, saying: “It…

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