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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 care home is run very professionally. The staff are very caring, kind and treat the residents with dignity and love. I would truly recommend The Grange care home to family and friends.
My mother has been in The Grange for about two years now, In all this time we have been very impressed with all the staff. The care and attention shown to all the residents is excellent. The building is well looked after and every effort is made to keep the residents active. We have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone else.
My husband has settled in. He has been there since 13th January. He joins in with the activities now and is happy there. The staff are very caring and always speak to you when you go in and out and come to the room too.
The carers at this home go way beyond the normal. They cared for my mother for nearly six years. During this time, they kept her fed, clean and entertained. They chatted with her constantly making sure she was happy. At the end of her days, they made sure she was kept clean and changed her constantly so that she was comfortable. If no member of her family was sat with her, then a carer was even though their working day was over which was extremely appreciated. I cannot express my thanks enough to these lovely ladies who cared for my mother.
It's always difficult for relatives and for the individual involved to contemplate a care home on a long term basis, so finding the most suitable one is a must. My wife and I visited unannounced, four homes in Darlington and of the four we were most impressed by The Grange. The manager and staff were very welcoming, the residents looked well cared for and settled. My mother in law enjoyed her five months in The Grange and I can honestly state that The Grange is a care home where the staff really care.
I would like to express my thanks to the carers at The Grange for their kind and considerate treatment of my mother. They were always professional and treated her with dignity and respect. They were also cheerful and friendly in their manner when caring for her. All in all they helped to make her time there as pleasant as possible whilst providing a high level of care.
My sister was in this care home since November 2015, and had the utmost care and treatment, from staff and management. She made friends with some of the patients, which she had not made with other people for many years. She was happy and settled here, which made us pleased, as in her own flat she was lonely and friendless. I would recommend this care home to anyone.
Our mother was cared for at The Grange for nearly 6 years. When she first arrived and was active she joined in a range of activities and her general health improved with good food and exercise and human contact. Towards the end of her life when she needed more gentle and intensive attention the carers were attentive, thorough and loving. Our mother was allowed to live her life to the end at The Grange. She was always happy there, feeling secure and well looked after. We are very grateful.
My father has been in The Grange for about a year. He has a beautiful room, clean very well cared for. The staff were marvelous, so kind and caring. My dad was a man who liked to laugh, was very kind and he loved all the staff. My dad had his 90th birthday on 1/2/16. They made him a cake we had a lovely tea, we were always made welcome to stay, lunch or tea. My dad passed away 9/5/16 in hospital. When I informed The Grange I was just bowled over with the reaction of the staff. They all cried and said how much my father would be missed. So many of them attended his funeral, I can't thank them enough for their kindness, caring and such genuine grief at his passing. I thank them with all my heart.
I visited my sister-in-law usually once a month, she had family living nearby so daily had visitors, she often spoke of the care she received at this home. This care continued for several years owing to her serious disability until her death.
Staff don't harass me into doing things i don't want to do. The food is nice, there is a variety, clean, tidy. Staff look after me well and they are nice to everyone and kind. They never raise their voices in a bad way. There is nothing that i don't like about the place.
This is my first visit and the staff and manager have made me very welcome. Mum has had very good care and the staff are very patient with her. It is very nice to see mum happy and well cared for.
Arrived 11.30am, buzzed to get in. Shown Grans room and told about facility/exits etc. Then introduced to gran! Staff all went out of their way to advise us, familiarise us with the environment, show us around. Went for a walk in the gardens with gran, had a specially arranged lunch with her in a private dining area (lovely!) and met some of her new friends. The Grange Care Home is a lovely, friendly, quite personal place, that I am so happy to have seen gran settling into. Thanks!
I am the husband of a resident of the home and I have found the care, the patience and kindness of the staff given is excellent indeed. The activities, the social staff give is very very good indeed. The cleaning staff are second to none, no foul smells like some homes have, very clean indeed. The management are very helpful in everyway. To sum it all up a very good home and well run, all I can say is thank you very much well done!
My wife is in The Grange. We looked at several homes and The Grange was the nicest. She chose a lovely garden room and it is perfect. The staff are all angels. I cannot fault the home it is wonderful. I would recommend The Grange 100%, we have no complaints at all it is a wonderful place.
I am currently waiting for a larger room. The manager has said I can have the next available one, once I have this I am going to bring in some items of my own furniture to make my room more like the flat I previously had. I am very happy here and I would love to stay.
I have been coming to the grange for the past 12 years and I absolutely love it here, the staff are so lovely and everyone treats you nice. I would have no hesitation in recommending it at all. My husband really feels happy when I am here and it gives him a break.
My mother has recently been admitted to The Grange initially for respite care. She has settled in well. The staff have helped her settle in well and supported her through this. She has recently been assessed as needing permanent care and I am happy for her to stay at The Grange. The whole process has gone better than I even could have imagined in what has been a difficult time.
Very happy with the care my mother is receiving at the Grange. The staff are all very caring and spend lots of time with her. The building itself is modern and clean. Meals are very varied and healthy. I would recommend this highly.
Good environment, caring staff who go out their way to help. Excellent range of activities for everyone from arts and crafts to mobility and exercise classes to keep everyone active. Lovely outdoor garden area for residents to enjoy as well as visiting friends and family.
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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