
9-months and; the staff have treated my mum exceptionally wellMichael H(Son of Resident/Service User)

She has addressed all our issues and we know Dad is well looked afterJanet B(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


9-months and; the staff have treated my mum exceptionally wellMichael H(Son of Resident/Service User)

She has addressed all our issues and we know Dad is well looked afterJanet B(Grandson of Resident/Service User)


The Grange is a beautiful Home situated in Wickford. Just 1 mile from Silvanna Court, where the Alzheimer’s Society hold their meetings to support families and all are welcome.
The home offers comfort and security and although rooms are furnished residents can easily exchange these for precious pieces of furniture that you wish to bring from home. The Chef provides home cooked food and there is always something to tempt the...
Care Provided by The Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Grange to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Runwood Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Agambar(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (41)
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 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.
The Grange Reviews (62)
The Grange has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grange has 62 reviews.
Activities and raffles are constantly being organised should residents wish to participate. The cafe is bright, modern, always has tea, coffee and cake. The main strength of The Grange is the staff. From the Manager and assistant down, they are always willing to talk, listen and action any requests put to them whenever possible.
I like it here because the people are friendly. I've made friends here and I like to go on outings. I like singing and I belong to the choir and I enjoy it when we go out to places and sing to other people. I am very happy here and everyone looks after me.
I am very contented.
After a lot of soul searching, we admitted mum to a care home. We narrowed the choice to three and The Grange became available. After the initial settling in bumps in the road, which are expected, we have found The Grange to be a lovely place for mum. She particularly loves the activities on offer - choir, games and themed parties. She seems very content and happy. The management and staff are all very amenable and helpful.
My Mother was in the care home for convalescence following inpatient hospital treatment for a fractured femur. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. The food was fine and there was an entertainment programme, although, my mother would not participate in that.
Sadly I am not quite a walker yeat and still use a wheelchair. The staff here could not be kinder to me. On a trip by coach/bus the driver looked after me from start to finish, he stayed with me all the time and took me wherever I wanted to go. People outside The Grange as so good to us and I sometimes wonder what we can give in return. One thing we can give is singing.
In the time my mother has been at The Grange, I have been very impressed by the care and attention of the staff. They are friendly and always happy and my mother is happy there also.
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Grange. The overall care provided gives us confidence that my mother is in good hands.
Nan is happy and settled at The Grange. Staff are always helpful but it is clear at times there is understaffing issues.
I have found the carers to be caring to all my needs. The carers and other staff are also very friendly and helpful.
During my mother's 3 years at The Grange, the care she received has been excellent. The staff have all been compassionate, efficient and afforded her dignity. The level of care has been of great comfort to me, living nearly 300 miles from The Grange.
Recently she has been more difficult to handle but they have dealt with this in a caring way.
They have added a basket to her walk frame to carry her handbag which she takes everywhere with her and she likes that.
All staff kind and friendly. Food excellent, well cooked and varied.
I love the changes the management have made to key rooms; introducing colour and cheerfulness in what could be bland and uninteresting surroundings.
Well done The Grange.
My mother has been at The Grange for four months and her care has been wonderful. The staff are all very kind to her.
I visit my grandma every day, always greeted by friendly staff and they are always happy to help. Very safe and calm environment. My grandma is very well looked after. She is always happy and relaxed and I really enjoy seeing her doing all different activities and different food right. I highly recommend The Grange to anyone who needs a bit more security.
As soon as I walked into The Grange I knew it was the one, and I was not wrong as everything about The Grange is perfect, right down to the colourful, homely, quaint decor.
Mum is healthier and happier and more stimulated than she has been in years. The staff here are the best we could possibly have hoped for. Our mum is very precious to us and we leave her here in the knowledge that she is well, safe and loved.
My father recently passed away whilst in the care of The Grange and I would just like to say thank you to all of the staff at the care home for the love and affection that they have shown my father these past two years. My father was extremely happy and felt safe and secure whilst in their care. My family and I could not have asked for more as they treated my father as though he was one of their own family. My mother is still at The Grange and I take great comfort in knowing that the level of care that these people provide will keep my mother comforted at a such a difficult time. Thank you to you all
My mother has been a resident at The Grange for almost two years. I have always been very happy with the quality of care she receives. The staff know each resident well and are caring and considerate. The standards of accommodation, cleanliness and food are excellent. I am more that happy to recommend The Grange to anyone considering residential care for their elderly relative.
Staff very friendly, keep you well informed on progress etc. well fed, variety of food available. Overall very pleased with the care mum received.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 May 2022Good
- 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 (14) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
Residents from The Grange care home, part of the Runwood Homes group, enjoyed a morning of music as they joined forces with the choir from Wickford Primary School for a...
- 26 May 2026
Residents, families, staff and members of the wider community of The Grange Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, came together on 21st May for a heartwarming evening of...
- 08 May 2026
A growing partnership between Wickford Primary School and The Grange Care Home is helping to build stronger connections between generations through dementia awareness and education. Recently, Kieun Kwon, Associate Director...
There are no upcoming events for The Grange.
Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Runwood Homes Ltd
Meet the Team (4)

Welcome to The Grange in Wickford, Essex. My name is Maxine Hall, and I am the Home Manager for Runwood Homes. I have developed my career, working for several providers before joining Runwood Homes over a period of 12 years. I’ve gained a vast experience of working in Health and Social care and have a good awareness of CQC expectations, and I have NVQ Level 7 in Management in Health and Social Care. I joined The Grange in April 2026 with the goal of upholding the organisation’s values by ensuring the care we provide is of the highest quality, centred on kindness, and focused on enriching the lives of those we support. Together, we promote choice and independence while ensuring every resident is treated with dignity and respect. My door is always open for a chat.

I have worked in the care sector since 2019 and have worked as the Deputy Manager, at The Grange since 2023. I am passionate about delivering person-centred care and strive to facilitate good communication and decision-making between the people we support, their families, and the care team.
I enjoy spending time at home with my family and going for walks in the park. I love the outdoors.

For the past 9 years, I have worked in the care sector. I have been working at The Grange as a Housekeeper for 5 years and love my job. I love coming in to work at home.
I enjoy creating and maintaining an environment that is homely, clean, and safe, whilst supporting the home to have high standards.
The environment is so important for our residents, and I enjoy supporting others in ensuring that The Grange has a homely and family-orientated feeling.

Hi, I’m Catherine, the Lifestyle Coordinator at The Grange, where I’ve been dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for the past 10 years. I love being creative, coming up with fresh ideas to engage residents, and working closely with the team to ensure everyone feels involved and supported.
Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to achieve several milestones, including awards for Excellence in Resident Experience and Excellence in Community Engagement. I’m proud to have secured a £10k grant from the Utley Foundation and to have sung with a choir at the Royal Albert Hall and Universal Music Studios, performing in front of Tony Christie—a truly unforgettable experience!
Outside of work, I run a sweet business, which lets me share my love for delicious treats. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, spending time with dogs, shopping, and staying active with keep-fit activities.
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