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A listed building, The Grange's interior has been purposely converted to suit the practice of care, with many enhanced and homely qualities. Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms, all of which are tastefully furnished.
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Care Provided by The Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
excluding Hairdressing, chiropody, physiotherapy & newspapers (payable directly).
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
- Goring Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dianne Downard(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2000
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (6)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- The home encourages an open door policy at all times.
Parking
- On-site parking.
The Grange Reviews (29)
The Grange has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grange has 29 reviews.
The support given to me was also very much appreciated.
Just cannot say enough good praise the team at the Grange. Thanks for looking after our Mum all the way through and the superb care during that time for our Dad. The continuing care is fantastic. Huge thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We adored looking after your Mum and will continue the same care for your Dad.
I am always welcomed by a friendly smiling face.
My friend is thriving and is very settled - very unlike before he moved to The Grange.
The view from his room is one of the best in Goring.
The activities are always available which are catered for all residents including a lovely mini bus for trips.
The Grange have gone above and beyond to accommodate my mum's needs when it has been required this year, which I will be always truly grateful for.
It's a gorgeous, clean, happy environment.
I love going to visit to, the staff ALWAYS make you feel VERY welcome, have a good chat/giggle and as for the tea and cakes offered...speechless :-)
Wonderful place for my wonderful dad!!!!
Thank you so so much team Grange
The Grange Care Home is a beautiful place with an exceptional team. The care staff and team leaders do a wonderful job, and families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are well looked after. Truly can't imagine a better place for my dad.
Excellent all round.
Excellent care at my 86 year age.
Our mum had to move into The Grange after falls at home. We were all really worried about how she'd adjust. But since being at The Grange, it's like she's come back to life, back to her old self.
She's knitting, reading, and sewing again, involved in baking and cooking (she was a chef), doing her favourite things means the world to her. She also loves going out on day trips. She spends time chatting with her new friends there. She's smiling and laughing again, the mum we remember so fondly is right there again.
What's really stood out to us as a family is how happy and comfortable she is. She's clearly so well cared for. It gives us huge peace of mind to know she's in such safe, capable, and genuinely kind hands.
And it's not just Mum who's looked after, every time we visit, we feel welcomed and cared for, too. The staff go above and beyond, and the warmth of The Grange shines through in everything they do.
We're so grateful to everyone there. Thank you for giving us our mum back.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It truly means the world to us to hear how well your mum has settled in and how she's thriving at The Grange. Knowing that she's enjoying her hobbies again and making new friends is exactly what we hope for every resident. We're also incredibly...
I needed to move my dad to a care home recently after he became unable to live alone, and The Grange couldn't have been a better choice for him to spend his final year. The Grange feels like a real home and I always loved visiting. The building is well maintained and the grounds are lovely, especially the sun terrace overlooking the gardens. I wasn't sure he would enjoy the activities but it turned out he loved to take part, he especially enjoyed visits from animals and trips to the local cafe and was kept very busy. The staff are lovely and many seem to have been there a long time so know all the residents and their needs really well. Thank you so much to The Grange and all the staff for looking after my dad so well and making the most of his last year.
The staff always appear to be kind to the residents, though occasionally we have to remind them that my aunt is able to get herself up and standing on her own otherwise they try to help her which gets her into a panic.
My aunt is always in clean clothes and her room is clean.
When we request something specific (e.g. sessions with a physio, an extra eye test, friends coming to visit her, etc) they are always very helpful and obliging.
The staff often have time to sit and just chat with the residents in the main lounge.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad to hear that your aunt is happy at The Grange and that you find the team kind and helpful. We really appreciate your feedback about her care and communication. We will certainly work on ensuring messages are consistently received by all staff, and...
My experience of my mother's care has been generally very good. She has always been encouraged to participate in activities despite her declining health and I have been heartened by the friends she has made who, with all the help from the kind carers, have made her stay there generally very comfortable and supportive. Although I miss her greatly, it has been comforting to know she is being well looked after at The Grange.
Thank you for your kind review. We're pleased that your mother feels comfortable and supported at The Grange, and that she's been able to enjoy activities and form friendships. It's heartening to know that our care has brought you peace of mind. Best regards.
My aunt has been at The Grange for a number of years and is very happy and content. The care she receives is exceptional and the staff always have her very best interests at heart, keeping us up to date and informed of any issues. Whenever we visit, the home has been warm, clean and tidy, allowing the residents to move about freely.
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your aunt is happy and content with her care at The Grange. Our team is committed to ensuring all residents feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for, so it's wonderful to hear that this has been your...
The Staff are kind and considerate. The managers are competent and aware of the complex needs of residents. Visiting can be done at any time and it is welcomed, which makes it easy to pop in regularly.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Grange. We're grateful for your kind words about our staff and management, and we're pleased that you find the team considerate and supportive. Ensuring that visitors feel welcome and residents' needs are met with care is always our...
The home helped us greatly when dealing with Social Services.
They treat my friend with care, courtesy and professionalism at all times.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're thrilled to hear that the resident has received the care and attention of the highest order at The Grange. It's always our priority to provide professional, courteous, and compassionate care, and it's wonderful to know that this has been reflected...
Our family are so very grateful to The Grange. I have already reviewed this marvellous care home, and the care and compassion still never ceases to amaze me. It's been so delightful that this summer The Grange purchased a minibus for the residents to have outings and this has been fantastic, enabling the residents to remain connected with the beautiful surroundings that the home enjoys.
Dear Sophie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to hear such kind words from you and your family. We're delighted that you continue to be happy with the care and support we provide, and we're so glad the minibus outings have been a positive addition for the residents....
Allaround care and attention paid to residents and visitors. The activities programme is enriching and empowering, but most of all, fun. The idea of growing veg and herbs is brilliant, as many residents have a long history working in their own gardens.
The Grange is a lovely building set in very nice gardens. Mum who is now nearly 98 years old, has llived at The Grange for over 5 years. She continues to receive good care and attention from the home manager and all her staff, and still manages to take part in some activities, for which we are grateful.
We initially chose The Grange as it was one of the only homes locally we could find where they could continue to share a room together (every other care home offered two single rooms). It’s a beautiful old building so has some gorgeous large rooms.
The former manager was really helpful and we met the current manager when we viewed the sister home Lyndhurst back in 2017/18.
Wouldn’t have any hesitation recommending The Grange ourselves now, a big thank you to the wonderful care team.
My mother moved to the Grange about three years ago after it became clear that she could not continue living at home. She chose the Grange initially for the large garden leading down to the river. However, we were nervous about how she would settle into a care home and what the standard of care would be like. We shouldn't have been. The staff at the Grange have cared for her wonderfully. Led by the manager, they have looked after her every need, which has become far more difficult as her health has deteriorated. During the pandemic, they have gone to great lengths to successfully keep the virus out of the home. If the essence of every care home is the staff, the Grange could not be any better. As a family, we are very grateful.
Thank you for your kind works Rupert, it has been our pleasure to have her here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 December 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (2) & Events (0)
- 22 Jul 2025
?? We’re proud to share that The Grange has been named one of the Top 100 Care Homes in the UK by the Lottie Awards 2025! Not only that, we...
- 17 Jan 2025
We are thrilled to announce that The Grange has been awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating for another year following a recent inspection by South Oxfordshire District Council. ?????????? This...
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Meet the Team (6)

Dianne is the Home Manager of The Grange and has spent her working career with Goring Care Homes. She joined us as a Care Assistant, spent a long stint as a chef, and subsequently as Assistant Manager, therefore has a very in-depth knowledge & understanding of how the entire home is run. She successfully managed our sister home Lyndhurst for several years before returning to The Grange in 2023.

"Hello, I’m Louise and worked at The Grange for over twenty years! I started way back in 2000 in the kitchen, and I’ve been one of the Assistant Managers since around 2006.
My job is to oversee the day-to-day shifts as well as the lead person responsible for medication at the home.
I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside Sarah before she became manager and it’s a pleasure to work alongside colleagues, family & friends.
I love my role supporting the team to deliver the very best care to our residents".

Jenny joined our sister home, Lyndhurst, temporarily in 2016, whilst the home where she was working was closed for refurbishment. She enjoyed the change so much, she stayed ever since. Jenny supports both The Grange & Lyndhurst in her team-leading role with the running of the Homes on a day-to-day basis.

Joy is one of our Co-Directors and part of the Northey family, who run Goring Care Homes.
Joy's background is a blend of administration and care, including a successful period within an administration department at a local NHS Hospital.
She can often be found in both our care homes, spending time with our residents, and learning from them and our teams about how the business can be further improved.
Having grown up with parents both in the Care industry, Joy understands that people come first and ensures the business values are people before profit.
In her spare time, Joy loves sports and motorbike racing. She's a keen aqua-aerobic attendee and enjoys Reading.

Aaron is one of our Co-Directors and part of the Northey family, who run Goring Care Homes.
Qualified in care, with a background in accounting & finance, Aaron works in a variety of different areas of the business and enjoys the fact that no two days are the same.
He loves chatting with residents, their families and our team members, listening to their life stories and anecdotes. He is also inspired when he sees our family company values in action and our care teams show the same tenderness and kindness supporting our residents, as they would do if they were caring for their own family members.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, travelling, concerts & making good use of his Netflix subscription!

Colin is the founder & retiring Managing Director of Goring Care Homes. GCH was started with the purchase of The Grange in 1986, followed by Lyndhurst in 2000. Colin's career was in social work at various local authorities over the years, running successful homes for Berkshire Council before embarking on his own venture.
Colin is still very much active with the day-to-day running of the home, but after 37 years at the helm, and at 84, he is semi-retiring in 2023 to spend more time with his wife Jackie, & finish off those Garden tasks that have been overdue for a few decades.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Grange
What types of Care is The Grange registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Grange have?
There are 31 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Grange?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Grange to the centre of Reading?
8.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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