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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.
I visit my friend regularly at The Grange. She is very happy there. Staff are kind friendly and caring. They are welcoming and always greet me with a smile. My friend joins in all the activities and especially loves the garden.
The Grange Care Centre has exceeded my expectations in providing exceptional care and support for my mother-in-law. I know that she is in capable and caring hands.
I also appreciate that there is a lot of interaction from the staff with my husband, either doing personal care or doing repositioning or taking him to the lounge, feeding him etc. which means there is a lot of personal contact for my husband which I know will mean a lot to him, although he is not able to express it any more.
Everybody in the office is exceptionally kind and friendly, always there to give any help or advice.
I am very happy with the way my father is being looked after.
It's not called a 'care centre' for nothing: literally, everyone at The Grange cares! It's their default setting. Everyone is so nice! Even as a visitor, I was made so welcome and could see a really positive change in the person I was visiting. The nurses were brilliant and the level of care was the best I've seen anywhere.
Setting-wise, it's lovely and quiet with the birds and the church clock as a very relaxing background. Communal areas are light and bright and the rooms look very comfortable and spacious for those preferring their own company.
I would thoroughly recommend The Grange to anyone - I might just go there myself when the time comes!
The Grange is a great place with kind and supportive staff, who are always kind and caring. They go out of their way to make sure Mum has everything she needs. They know my mum really well, and she loves spending time in the lounge with her friends.
Staff are warm and welcoming, they always greet me with a smile. My friend loves being at The Grange and joins in all the activities. She looks forward to spending time with her friends in the lounge. The dining room is inviting and meals are very tasty. I knew from the minute I first arrived at The Grange that it was the right place for my friend to be.
I don't think my wife could be in a better care home. When you're in your final weeks and days, the only thing that really matters is the quality of care, 24 hours a day. All the staff we met who looked after my wife were absolutely amazing. I don't need to mention names as they are all fantastic, incredibly caring people. Amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every one of them.
My husband came to the Grange potluck from hospital, with different ailments. I was hesitant at first, so I stayed at the Grange a couple of nights to reassure myself that my husband was OK. Well to my delight, all was amazing and there was certainly no need to worry - all the staff were wonderful. My husband was extremely well looked after in all ways - from washing, shaving, dressing and helping him to eat. I was made very welcome and was also offered food, as I travelled a distance from our home. On the days I couldn't travel, I was kept informed about my husband so I didn't worry, as I knew he was in caring hands. Sadly, my husband passed away in August but I'm so grateful for the outstanding care my husband received from all the members of staff. A wonderful team. I can't thank you enough.
My Mother has resided in The Grange Care Centre for five years, the care is continuously outstanding and the core staff remain year after year and that makes for a happy family atmosphere that is well respected and trusted. It gives my Mother and the other residents stability which I believe is massively important to them.
We feel we have landed on our feet with The Grange Care Centre. My mother's care has been excellent. She has developed some wonderful relationships with members of staff and their attention to the little details that ensure her comfort, dignity and happiness are astounding.
Super friendly staff. Excellent care and compassion. Nan is cared for with empathy and the staff are cheerful towards Nan. The office staff and manager are friendly and approachable. We also chat to the staff and Nan says she likes all the staff.
Friendly, helpful staff. Had difficult times during Covid as lots of places have but continues to maintain good communication throughout. Mum says she likes staying at the home and that the ‘nurses’ are all very nice.
My mother needed a care home after a brief illness. I knew people who had been to the Grange and had been very happy with the care. On recommendation, I rang the home and found the staff answering the phone very helpful. My mother is now a resident at The Grange, she is very happy and has settled in well. I cannot fault the staff and have been blown away by how welcome my mum and I have felt.
My mum needed a care home and The Grange came highly recommended by people in the local area. My mum has been very happy and if Mum's happy, then so am I. It was definitely the right choice for my mum. She loves the staff and enjoys being in her new home.
Mum needed rest and care after a few days in hospital, following a minor stroke. There was no question as to where she would go, as The Grange had looked after Dad so well for the last year of his life. The manager and the team welcomed Mum so gladly and gave her that crucial rest that allowed her to get home again in good time. Wonderful care and attention are offered at any time. What a gem!
I can’t recommend The Grange highly enough. At such a sad and difficult time for us all, they cared for Mum so very well. We were kept informed of her care and any problems arising. Sadly, Mum did not get full use of all the facilities, nor was she able to fully appreciate the comfort of her room. She did mention the lovely view of the green from her window.
Thank you for all you did to support my mum at a very difficult time for her.
My husband, for almost a year, was extremely well cared for with every courtesy, respect and loves possible, as were his family when Covid allowed us to visits. He was comfortable and content.
My mum required nursing home care following a stroke. The Grange was recommended as a homely and caring place and that has proved to be the case. Mum was a resident for two years until her death, and the senior nursing team and most of the staff were the same throughout that time; something we particularly appreciated during the restrictions caused by the pandemic as we were able to have confidence Mum was in capable and caring hands. The staff have coped heroically during the pandemic and were particularly understanding and helpful during the difficult last weeks of Mum's life.
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
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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.
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