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Care Provided by Whorlton 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 51 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Room rates cover the individuals' personal care needs, their private room, laundry services, daily wellbeing planner (a wide variety of activities and events tailored to the service users including minibus trips) all main meals and regular snacks and refreshments. The rate does not cover private costs such as a hairdresser fee, although a hairdresser does visit the home on a weekly basis.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Whorlton Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Whorlton 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
- Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Janice Wilkinson(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Visiting
- The team welcome visitors of residents and clients to the home and aim to be as flexible as possible. Visitors are welcome to pop-in but calling the home to pre-arrange a visit is preferred.
Parking
- Private parking on-site.
Whorlton Grange Reviews (81)
Whorlton Grange has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whorlton Grange has 81 reviews.
The staff at Whorlton Grange are excellent. It's not just what they do but how they do it. Professional and polite with the human caring touch that really makes it. They really care about their residents and their families. Passing on the baton of care for your family is not an easy thing to do but I can't think of anyone better to pass it to. They are taking care of Mum with what she needs and also giving me my dad back too.
Excellent - only been here for four days.
My mum has been in the home since August 2022. She is 93 years old next month and she is absolutely flourishing in the home. She is cared for so well that it is like she is living in her own private hotel. Her room is lovely and peaceful and very pleasant. When we visit her she enjoys the food and the company of the other residents. She particularly enjoys chatting with the staff as they all take the time to talk to her every day. As a family, we could not be happier with her care. She is happy, safe and loved.
Thank you for your lovely review of our Whorlton Grange home. We are so pleased your mother is settled and happy with us and it's great to hear she gets along with the staff and other residents too! We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Whorlton Grange.
After a difficult six months or so, my mother moved in at Whorlton Grange. She has been helped and supported extremely well by the management and carers. They also supported me at this difficult time. She has settled in really well, and it is a great comfort to know she is safe and well cared for. She has gained a little independence back, and it is lovely being able to spend quality time with her instead of trying to organise outside agencies.
Hi Lesley - thank you so much for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. We are pleased your mother is enjoying her time at Whorlton Grange and that you are able to spend some quality time with her now! We will make sure to pass on your kind words to the rest of the team at Whorlton.
Amazing residential home, I wish you did nursing. Lovely staff always made Dad comfortable and me welcome. Lovely building and always clean, never smells which is a good sign. I only wish he was well enough to join in the activities because they looked so good. Thank you to everyone.
Hi Carrie, thank you so much for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange - we will make sure to pass your kind words onto the team there.
The staff who care for my mum are absolutely incredible. They always go above and beyond to care for her. They are very caring, friendly, patient, dedicated, thoughtful and professional. I couldn't ask for anything more with regard to her care. My mum feels safe and secure, and most of all, happy with Whorlton Grange.
Thank you for the lovely feedback; we are so glad to hear your mum is happy with us here at Whorlton Grange. All of our teams are always hard at work to make sure this is the case; we will pass on your kind message to the rest of the staff.
Excellent care and good screening for Covid-19.
Thank you for the feedback - we are constantly working hard to ensure everyone's comfort and safety in the home is the best it can be.
My husband went into the home on a temporary basis for 6 weeks. He says the carers are all very nice.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange, I will pass your comments onto the team.
Visited my mam on 16th June (outside). In all the times I have visited her I can honestly say I have never seen the staff being anything other than kind and caring towards her, and to me as a visitor.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. I will pass your comments on to the team.
Firstly it's about the staff always going above and beyond. Stimulating residents with entertainment and activities. Maintaining a happy safe and friendly environment for the residents which is appreciated by relative. Everyone is so caring, thoughtful and approachable. The home wonderfully maintained comfortable and homely and gardens are beautiful.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. I will pass your comments onto the team.
Our mother is on her final pathway. I can't thank the care staff enough as they genuinely care about mam. They have all been very supportive during this difficult time to all the family.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. I will pass your comments onto the team.
My mam is on the final pathway, and I cannot thank the carers enough for all they are doing for my mam. This home has careers that care! Everyone has been very supportive of our family.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. I will pass your comments onto the team.
Well done and thank you to everyone for great work during the pandemic.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange! We are thrilled your dad is happy with us! x
My husband has been very well looked after by all the carers. Last year he was in hospital quite a number of times, this year nothing! The carers are wonderful in keeping the resident's spirits up. It is good to know they are virus-free. Many thanks to everybody at Whorlton Grange. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange! I will pass your comments onto the team x
The care home is well run and staff are very helpful and a credit to their profession. It is clean and the meals are excellent and the staff and activities keep the residents happy. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a care home for a family member.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange! I will pass your comments onto the team.
Amazing carers who have gone above and beyond throughout Covid especially.
We have great comfort and peace of mind that our relative is in Whorlton Grange receiving so much care, love and attention to detail.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. I will pass your comments onto the team!
Since my Mum resided at Whorlton Grange, Westerhope, I have continued to be impressed and reassured with their professional support and care. During the COVID period, they have been exemplary. Thank goodness I chose this residential care home for the final years for my Mum. Thank you, Whorlton Grange.
I would highly recommend this home to others.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. I will pass your comments onto the team.
I am happy with my care here and would recommend it to my friends.
Thank you for your lovely review of Whorlton Grange. We are thrilled you are happy with us.
Mam is in Whorlton Grange temporary at the moment. She is well looked after, the staff have been marvellous with her and she has settled there well. It was a very big decision for us as a family for Mam to go into care. She is mixing with other residents and enjoying the company and I know she is safe 24/7. She's had her hair done on a couple of occasions as well as the hairdresser visiting the home. She's enjoying the food which always looks lovely and well presented. The location of the home and the gardens are beautiful. She's had a lot of family visiting her over the last few weeks and they were all really impressed as well. The staff brought tea and coffee for Mam's relatives when they were there. I hope Mam will be able to stay in Whorlton Grange permanently as it's a lovely care home with lovely staff.
Thank you for your lovely words about Whorlton Grange. We are thrilled your mam is happy with us.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 March 2020Good
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Wellburn Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Whorlton Grange.
Meet the Team (2)

Janice has worked in the health and social care sector for 14 years, starting as a night shift carer and working her way up through various roles to Deputy Manager before joining Wellburn Care Homes in October 2021 as Deputy Manager before becoming Home Manager in November 2021.
Qualification’s include:NVQ Level 5 in Management
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
NVQ Level 3 in dementia care
Level 7 in Train the Trainer
NVQ level 3 in medication administration

Jenny Robinson has been working as a Deputy Manager at Whorlton Grange since February 2022, supporting the Home Manager, Janice Wilkinson.
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