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All of the home's staff are highly skilled and carefully selected for their caring nature to maintain high standards of person-centred care, whilst adhering to the objectives of the Care Quality Commission.
The care home dates back to 1685 and a number of modernisations and...
Care Provided by Fairby Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- 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
- Minibus or other transport
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Fairby Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Fairby 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
Owner
- Gaynor Reeve and Debbie Reeve
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Melanie Martin (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
Visiting
- Visiting at any time
Parking
- Ample on site parking
Fairby Grange Reviews (57)
Fairby Grange has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Fairby Grange has 57 reviews.
I am extremely happy with the care my brother receives at Fairby Grange. I feel their staff could not do more to make my brother happy and comfortable. His every need is cared for and nothing is too much trouble and I feel that at times they have gone far beyond what is expected of them. When my brother goes through times of depression the manager takes time to sit with him and talk to him to help him feel more positive.
The home is extremely clean, the food is exceptional and staff unbelievably attentive. I feel I must mention the entertainment organiser, who is constantly trying to think of things the residents can do, and places she can take them.
As a family, we have experienced 3 other homes that have been dreadful and where I felt my brother was unsafe therefore we have a lot to compare Fairby with and there is no comparison. I would just like to thank all the Fairby staff and owners for being so kind, caring and thoughtful.
Dear Pam, thank you so much for leaving a review for Fairby and for such lovely words. Kind regards.
Finding the right home for Nan was a struggle.
After much searching, we finally found this wonderful place, with warm caring staff and excellent facilities. We initially had concerns over how well Nan would fit in, but we needn't have worried as she settled within 2 days, taking part in different events and activities. She's also been out on day trips to the local garden centre for coffee and cake. A real treat considering she's been housebound for some time. This has only been made possible with the use of a bespoke minibus.
Thanks Fairby, I really appreciate everything you do for Nan.
Mum has been in Fairby Grange since August 2017. Although she has a dementia diagnosis, she is still generally physically fit, very sociable and likes to be active. I am pleased that, considering the wide range of needs and abilities presented by other residents, the staff/management endeavour to fulfil mum's desire to be occupied as much as possible. The manager even found a local charity shop where mum works as a volunteer for 2 afternoons a week which she greatly enjoys and feels she is still very much participating in and contributing to the 'normal' occupations of life that she's been used to.
I appreciate that working in a care home can be very demanding but have found that the staff have always been helpful and cheerful and appear to seek a good rapport with each resident; I am reassured to have mum within their care and support.
Staff are very caring and wish the residents to feel they are living in their own homes. The activities held to motivate the residents is excellent, from visiting singers, going to a knit and natter club and coffee in the local garden centre. The rooms are very comfortably furnished. I am so happy I choose Fairby Grange for my mother to move to.
I would highly recommend this home. We looked at several before deciding, from the minute you walk in, it feels homely, just so glad we found it, just knowing that your loved ones are well cared for. It’s not an easy decision to make putting your parents into a home, but the staff made the process very easy, all the residents are friendly and look out for each other.
One big happy family, thank you.
Each time I visit the place is clean and fresh and staff always polite and on hand to assist or answer questions. I am kept up to date with any doctor visits and medicines.
I am very impressed with Fairby and would recommend to anyone who asks me about it.
Mum has been there since April 2017 and she is really happy there and that's not just me saying that she says so herself!
You can see she is well looked after both physically and emotionally.
I visit regularly but always at different times so they never know when I am coming and I can truthfully say that Mum always shows the same level of care and contentment.
The home really goes the extra mile and their activities program really shows how hard they try to give their residents an enjoyable and meaningful life.
This is all great for me as it's wonderful to know that Mum is happy and well cared for. After caring for her myself for 5 years it was hard to hand over her care, but this home has been just what we both needed.
I have peace of mind in the knowledge that she could be in no better place.
I am more than happy with my father's care and more to the point so is he.
Fairby Grange is very homely, clean and well kept. Since my mum has been a resident, she has been happy and extremely well taken care of. The staff go above and beyond the call of duty, showing empathy, compassion and respect to all the residents. I am happy that our family chose this home for my mum.
They say that you just know when you have found the right care home for your family member and that was exactly the feeling that we got when my wife and I first visited Fairby Grange. Good care in a homely environment that was so different from the other homes we visited on our quest for "the right place".
She has been very happy since, and often comments on how nice the staff are in the main, and how how she likes it there. She is now 90 and we are happy to see her safe, and well looked after as she could no longer care for herself reliably
Mums not been easy for them as her dementia has been quite bad at times. The staff were amazing and have helped her get back to a happier place. I don't think she would be the same person had it not been for their support in all her struggles.
Can't thank them enough for all they do for her.
Fairby Grange is a very old Manor House which has a friendly atmosphere. It has a mix of compos mentis residents and those with manageable dementia. I have only ever witnessed staff being kind and caring to all residents. They do provide a range of activities but it is very limited with regard to those who have dementia. In my opinion, just having a chat over a memory book is very much an activity that can bring pleasure, however brief. The Dining room is particularly light and bright and the food cooked fresh. Residents who often congregate in the main lounge seem relaxed, well cared for and always ready for a chat. I feel my concerns are listened to and dealt with by management.
Fairby Grange offers a home from home environment. The staff are all extremely caring and attentive to each resident's needs and I know mum couldn't be treated any better than when she was living with us. It was the hardest decision we had to make after mum and dad had been living with us for over 20 years but having had a couple of occasions where respite care was necessary and mum was in Fairby Grange it was a seamless next step to make for her safety and wellbeing. Fairby Grange are always updating and keeping the home very presentable. There are activities which mum enjoys either watching or participating in plus her weekly hairdresser. Mum loves all the varied meals and has put weight on since being there. The peace of mind Fairby Grange has given me is priceless. I would thoroughly recommend Fairby to anyone who is having to make what is probably the hardest decision of their lives for a loved one.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a Review for us. It's greatly appreciated.
The staff at Fairby Grange are friendly and caring. My Mum has been a resident for over two years and they have catered for her complex needs. She is now bed-bound and her care is given in a respectful manner. My husband and I are always made to feel welcome when we visit daily.
Lovely caring home with great friendly staff. Excellent communication with me regarding everything to do with my mother. Activities are fantastic and really help to stimulate the residents. Surroundings are clean and currently being refurbished. All in all a great home!!
A wonderful, caring home with the staff we feel are family. My brother-in-law is a very disable man suffering from both bone marrow cancer plus advanced Parkinsons Disease, he was so ill we couldn't cope with his needs but Fairby Grange has taken all the worry and look after him so well. The food is truly lovely too. We've joined him for Sunday lunch and really approve. If I'm even unable to cope this is where I'd like to be.
Thank you so much for your kind words and going to the effort of writing a review for Fairby Grange.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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.
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- 20 Sep 2016Recipient: Fairby Grange
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