
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.
I am always grateful for the care my nan receives as she is always happy and contented when I visit. There are a number of activities for her to engage in and keep her mind active. The staff are really friendly are caring to my nan's well being. They are attentive to her individual needs and ensures that she takes part in things at her own pace. Thank You.
My dear mum came to The Grange in June 2015, following a traumatic fall at her flat, which resulted in a rapid progression of her dementia. Since arriving at the home, the staff have been very caring and helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. If you request something to be done, it is always dealt with quickly and efficiently. Mum has settled in nicely and her room is very comfortable and cosy. We have put up shelves and photos to make it more homely for her. The room is always kept spotlessly clean. I am so glad we chose The Grange for mum's "new home". I still visit mum every day and feel like I now have an extended family. The staff are always very friendly towards me. Mum turned 90 in September and The Grange organised a lovely party for her, with most of the other residents present. Mum had a wonderful time and even had a dance or two!! Mum is always smiling and the staff love her. I would like to take this opportunity to say a "BIG THANK YOU" to everyone for making mum feel so welcome from the very first day she arrived!
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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