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The Grange comprises 40 single bedrooms and 4 companion rooms for couples wishing to...
Care Provided by The Grange Care Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Grange Care Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Grange Care Centre 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Forest Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoe Spillane(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
The Grange Care Centre Reviews (82)
The Grange Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Grange Care Centre has 82 reviews.
when I arrived here I was really poorly within a Week or so I started to improve. I was eating better, I started to join in the activities after a couple of weeks Also the staff and the residents made me feel welcome. The staffs are caring and I like to have a good laugh with them. The care; Making sure i'm clean, is good.
Having received excellent care at a hospice in Oxford, the care and health team decided that mum's needs would be better met at a nursing home. Having found The Grange we can honestly say they made a really good decision! Since mum has moved into The Grange, her emotional and mental health has improved considerably. She is often smiling, having a joke or a chat to the staff or residents. She has taken part in fun activities, and especially likes the food ones! Talking of food her appetite has also improved enormously. Thank you The Grange team you are amazing and all her family and friends are very grateful.
I would especially like to mention Alex and Frankie they have been absolutely wonderful throughout. Their warmth patience and understanding have made a difference not only to dad but all the family. They always take the time to listen and have supported us through this difficult time.
It is clear that Alex and Frankie truly care about the people they look after and their dedication to their patients shines through in everything they do. Knowing that my dad was surround by such caring and supportive staff gave us all peace of mind.
Thank you to Alex, Frankie and the entire team for the amazing work you all do. Your kindness and commitment are deeply appreciated and we are so grateful for the care you gave our dad
I love visiting my friend here. The staff are amazing, caring, friendly, always welcoming. The atmosphere is warm radiating happiness, all effort is made to keep the residents occupied and happy. Everybody is included. The care is top notch - every request is met with kindness and appropriate action. Thank you to everybody.
My time at the Grange so far has been good so far.
Mum has been a resident of The Grange for nearly 6 years & it has been the best decision in terms of her dementia care. It was a difficult decision to move her to a care home & the 1st home she was in was very poor. We had to move her during COVID & The Grange were exceptional in the help & support they gave with the transfer & the transition to new surroundings. Since then, her care has been excellent, we are always kept informed & Mum is very content, even with her health deteriorating. The nursing team are very experienced & all the care team treat Mum with respect & dignity. The Grange may not suit everyone, however it is a home rather than than a hotel & for our Mum that is what she would want. I would highly recommend visiting & speaking to all the team if you are considering care for a loved one.
I cannot praise the staff at The Grange Stanford (who have been looking after my mum for the last 8 months) enough, they are so kind, caring, compassionate, friendly making her feel safe. The food is really nice plenty of choice and good portions. They have given my husband and myself peace of mind that she is cared for so well.
All staff give their support to all residents and under some difficult situations and I mean all staff from all areas
She recieved the best care anyone would want for a loved family member, with lewis body dimentia.
This awful diesease took mum away from us, but at The Grange they gave her such wonderful care 24 hours a day. The carers really were kind and considerate and treated her with kindness and respect, they had a lot to deal with, but they took it in their stride and were so professional in every caring way they could be.
The Nurses are also fantastic, if you thought something was wrong or mum had a headache, I would always go to one of the nurses on duty and they would come and see us and help us in whatever way they could, and always with kindness and a smile, just what you needed when you thought something was wrong.
The chefs amazing, they took an intetest in the residents wellbeing.
The carers, nurses, and everyone on the floor are amazing! 5* without these people it wouldnt work so well, they all really care .
First impressions of The Grange may frankly not be the best: no plush reception area with hairdressing salon; no wide expanse of expensive carpet. Newer, bespoke care homes will often boast higher levels of facilities. However, the level of personal care that The Grange provided would be extremely hard to match. This is a nursing home where everyone cares. What was important for my aunt and me was the quality of the medical/care support she received and how she was treated. She had wanted to stay at home till the end, but after less than a week she asked me to "sell my home and let me stay here!" The carers and the nursing staff were all exceptional. Always popping a head round the door, always a cheerful word. There are qualified nurses on hand 24/7, sometimes three at a time, and they are experienced and kind. My aunt loved both the male and female carers and everyone from manager to the service staff were wonderful to deal with. I recommend The Grange for kind, professional care.
It is comfortable and well run. The staff are friendly and caring, nothing is too much trouble. I would personally recommend The Grange after living here for eighteen months.
All the staff are always extreemly friendly and helpful, they take great care of the residents, and are always quick to help sort out any issues. They always keep you well informed on problems the resident might have for health or comfort. All the staff deal with the residents with great kindness and consideration but still retaining profesionalism and high standards. (A team you can be proud of)
Very happy living here. No change.
All the staff were wonderful during her end of life care. We were so grateful to have been able to secure a room there for mums end of life care.
The kindness, professionalism and support of the whole team has meant that my uncles stay has been a wonderful experience. He has enjoyed all aspects of his stay and this has reassured us greatly as a family. I would highly recommend the Grange to others.
I have had a wonderful experience with this care home. The nurses and all staff are consistently kind, patient, and genuinely caring. They go above and beyond and are always ready to assist with any need. I highly recommend The Grange to anyone seeking compassionate care.
I like the fact that the manager sees the care home for what it is.
A place for care (not how much profit can I make from this.) All the staff are so caring and show so much respect for each individual resident and there is a lot of laughter daily.
Which you don't find everywhere.
My mum was a resident for almost four years and during that time all the staff at the home have always been caring and compassionate, supportive and truly gave us peace of mind knowing Mum was always in good hands, safe and looked after. The nursing and care staff were always amazing especially when Mum’s health deteriorated keeping us fully informed and not only caring for Mum but being there for us as well. They always made Mum look well presented even when she became unable to do this herself. Making sure she had the food she loved. Always letting her have chocolate which was her favourite even though she would get in a mess and would need help to get cleaned up. Nothing was ever too much trouble Mum’s welfare was always put first.
My brother was admitted to The Grange Care Centre just before Christmas 2023. I was unsure whether he would like it there as he had been living on his own for several years, and was not used to being around lots of people. However, the management and staff did everything they could to make him feel welcome. My brother is now very happy at The Grange, due mainly to the patience and compassion of the management and staff.
My mum has been a resident at the nursing home for about 18 months. She has Parkinson's and is 94 years old. She is very well looked after, and all the nurses and carers are so wonderful with her, and the whole family. They take an interest in how she is now, but also what she was like as a younger woman. They get to know the family and are caring towards us too. I couldn't recommend the home enough.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 December 2018Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Forest Healthcare
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: The Grange Care Centre
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Forest Healthcare
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Grange Care Centre.
Meet the Team (1)

As Home Manager at The Grange Care Centre, I am proud to lead such a caring and dedicated team. With over 20 years of experience in social care, and having grown up in a village myself, leading a care home rooted in village life feels genuinely special to me. I joined Forest Healthcare in February 2026, and my approach has always been the same: to ensure every person in our care is treated with the same warmth and dignity we would want for our own families.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Grange Care Centre
What types of Care is The Grange Care Centre registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Grange Care Centre have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Grange Care Centre?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Grange Care Centre to the centre of Faringdon?
3.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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