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This modern facility has seventy-four bedrooms, with some suitable for people with mobility issues, and is always well-staffed to ensure that residents can always receive carers' attention at any time of the day or night.
Located in a pleasant area of Darlington, service users are supported in continuing their personal freedoms in the local community and within the home itself.
Care Provided by The Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 74 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Grange Care Home 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
- Highgate Care Services Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carmen Miclea (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (74)
Visiting
- All visitors welcome.
Parking
- Large Car park on site
The Grange Care Home Reviews (121)
The Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.709) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grange Care Home has 121 reviews.
The current pandemic has illustrated the above even more clearly. They deserve the highest praise at present. My only concern at this time is it's very difficult to contact The Grange. The phone has not been answered but this is understandable during this very busy time. This is not a complaint, merely an observation. I know if anything untoward occurred with my mother, I would be immediately informed.
Thank you once again.
My brother was cared for at The Grange for just over a year, he unfortunately passed away just before Christmas. Throughout the whole time he was at the home he was cared for with dignity by lovely, friendly staff who made The Grange his home. He loved being in the Garden Room. The meals and cakes/snacks always looked inviting and homemade. He was a character and took a bit of getting used to but all the staff looked after him brilliantly to the very end for which we will never be able to thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind words at a time witch must be very difficult for you.
The Grange is the best care home in the area. The staff are excellent and treat people in the care home with dignity.
Staff are very good but there is not enough of them. A few of the regular staff that have been there a long time have left for other jobs in care homes.
Room and facilities are well maintained and bright. Any queries/issues, the manager is always available to discuss and resolve promptly and is on the ball regarding treatment.
Cannot praise staff enough for their care. The resident is really happy and settled.
Many thanks to the manager and all of your very kind team for looking after my father-in-law. You know he recently passed away and we couldn’t have wanted him to be anywhere else than with you and your team of caring people. We never had to worry about him because we knew he was in a very good care home, unlike some, it is clean and organised and staffed by fabulous people. You all made his last years very comfortable, and again we can’t thank you all enough. We will be calling back in a few weeks with a little thank you present for you all. Best regards.
No care review including family for several years. Lack of stimulation. Lack of communication between staff and residents. Some good staff but no consistency.
My mam has been a permanent resident since March 2018, mam and I cannot praise every member of staff enough. Each time I visit mam, 3 or 4 times a week, she tells me how happy she is. Nothing is too much trouble, I can see for myself what a happy place it is. Mam needs helps with toilet and washing etc. They always help with a smile on their face. When I leave it makes me feel good to know mam is happy and in safe hands. Good.
When visiting my sister I find she is very content with no complaints. The staff are very helpful who will listen to any remarks I have to say. As a member of Age Concern Ukelele Band, we enjoy entertaining when asked to play.
My Mam has been at the home for over four years and I have found everything good and the staff are all friendly and good at their job.
I am happy with the care.
Since my Mam came to the home she has been well looked after. The care is reasonably good as have all things. Little things crop up what is not dealt with asap, but overall the home is good and I am happy with things and my Mam has a couple of good friends in the home. Thanks.
Staff are great.
Highly recommend this home.
I am really happy with the care at The Grange the staff are all friendly and professional. My wife is also happy here. Excellent care provided.
Rooms are clean and tidy.
I cannot comment on food and drink and activities, as I am not here when given.
Lovely place, clean and tidy. The staff are terrific, I just cannot fault The Grange at all. They are looking after my mother and doing a grand job. Keep up the good work.
My mother in law has recently been admitted to the Grange from another care home and her first day found her very apprehensive.
The caring and attentive staff soon put her at ease and now she is very settled and at ease in her new surroundings.
My experience up to date has been good. I am a regular visitor and have found that I am kept well informed. If I do ask about anything I am treated well and with respect. I find my husband is always clean and tidy whenever I visit. Overall, as things go, I am happy he is in The Grange.
I have been here almost 3 weeks. I can't fault anything.
What I have seen at The Grange Care Home has been amazing - the wonderful, caring staff that have been looking after my mother in law.
They have been so kind and caring and all the love they give.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to family and friends.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 November 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.
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Meet the Team (3)

I have worked at The Grange for 8 years. I am very outgoing and enjoy helping our residents to be looked after as they would wish to be and making The Grange a Home from Home.
Out of work, I enjoy doing things with my young son.

Outside of work I enjoy doing Crafts and seeing my grandkids.

I have worked at the Grange for over twelve years. I started as a domestic then worked as an Activity coordinator before becoming Housekeeper. I enjoy working at the Grange and helping to look after the residents. Last year, 2020, I was presented with a Company Award recognising my achievements at the Grange.
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