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• Recipients of "Derbyshire Dignity Champion" Award (November 2011).
• Offering person centred "care with choice" and a service you can trust since 1986.
• Recipients of two national and two regional best care home awards
• Award winning staff with regular representation as the Great British Care Awards regionally...
Care Provided by Morton Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Morton Grange is a Local Authority quality premium provider and AQP provider for Continuing Healthcare funded by the Integrated Care Board (NHS)
Self-Funded nursing clients will qualify for Funded Nursing Care from the NHS (currently £267.68 per week from 1.4.26) which is NOT included in the above nursing rate.
Local authority funded clients with Dementia attract a Dementia premium which, like FNC, would be factored in to the above fee rates.
Cost of hairdressing (available weekly), chiropody (as required), newspapers (delivered daily as requested) and spending money for trips and toiletries we provide are not included. You are welcome to arrange any of these things yourself if required.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Morton Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Morton 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)
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
Owner
- Inverhome Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shanci Mathew (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 40+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1992
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (54)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample on-site parking available.
Morton Grange Reviews (99)
Morton Grange has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Morton Grange has 99 reviews.
My wife has been in Morton Grange for three and a half years. Although there have been changes in staff over that period, I cannot say I have disliked any member of staff.
I visit on average twelve times per week and I have never seen anything that disturbs me. Patients are taken at frequent times to the toilet. If my wife wants changing at any time, her needs are promptly dealt with. (I have no complaints).
Staff took a great deal of time to find out as much as possible about my friend, her family, interests, hobbies etc and then most importantly did their best to follow up on those interests through their daily activities whether it was joining in the in-house activities or going to a garden centre, shopping or just being in the gardens enjoying the fresh air.
The nursing and personal care were professionally and kindly administered - so refreshing to see staff who really cared about the residents.
I was always welcomed as a visitor whatever time I visited - thank you.
I looked all around Matlock and Chesterfield for a suitable home for my very active aunt aged 96. When I went into Morton Grange and spoke to the owner, manageress and staff I knew it was ideal. They were dedicated, caring and enjoyed there work. The owner advised I also look at other homes but none matched Morton Grange.
Sadly my aunt was not there very long but throughout her stay, the staff, service and care exceeded my initial impressions. I could not fault anything. I know that because this is an owner run home there is a dedication to care and services. I am still in contact with the home and would recommend it for all the care they offer.
Not only were the nursing staff very good but everyone from administration to management were attentive and welcoming to the family.
We could not have asked for more, we would not hesitate in recommending Morton Grange to anyone needed a safe and caring environment for their loved ones.
My Dad has settled in at Morton Grange better than we ever expected. The staff are so patient and go above and beyond to enable all the residents to receive the best care possible. Dad seems very happy and comfortable, which makes it easier for us to visit him and be at peace knowing he is very cared for. Thanks to all the staff at Morton Grange.
For the last 2 years, I have visited my friend every week and attended a number of events arranged by the staff. I have been very impressed by the range of events available and the involvement of the staff. It all creates a very friendly and relaxed environment for residents and visitors.
My father has been a resident for almost 3 years. The nurses and carers are kind and attentive and cannot be faulted. They are patient and always cheerful even in difficult situations. The management are visible and play an important and proactive role in daily life. They organise many activities for the residents both inside and outside the home including friends and family of the residents.
On arriving at Morton Grange you are greeted very warmly, a cup of tea straight away. There are no secrets, you are told everything. The staff treat everyone as one big family. If you need any help or advice they will bend over backwards to provide it for you. Everyone is on first names and treated respectfully. It is very clean.
Celebration of 30 years, opened as a care home 1986. Wonderful celebration and gifts for residents and family. Wonderful entertainment and food provided. Food is really good at all times and many residents took part. Nothing too much trouble and the carers provide exceptional care to enable as many residents to take part. Well done.
There are too many homes out there that are not fulfilling what they should be doing and that is caring. Morton Grange do their very best for everyone, that includes the residents relatives who are always listened to if they have problems.
It is well run from the top down. The care staff are brilliant. They are well trained and treat the residents with respect and help them to keep their dignity. I am always made welcome whenever I visit with a smile and a friendly word. The entertainment for the residents is top class as are the trips ou in the mini bus. So from my experience, I can highly recommend Morton Grange.
Key points for us when we reviewed the homes were the smell (not a problem in itself but indicative of the diligence of the care staff); the number of staff on duty and amount of quality interaction with the residents; and quality of room and communal areas.
Morton Grange scored very highly in all of these areas and throughout the 6 months she has been there the standards have remained constant.
I would also like to mention that the staff call us regularly to let us know of any problems or changes in care and we have seen some of the many events that Morton Grange runs for residents (and visitors).
I recommend Morton Grange highly to anyone needing residential or nursing care.
Note also that fees are very reasonable.
My Mum receives excellent care in all respects here at Morton Grange. The food is excellent, the home is very clean and the staff are wonderful. It is always difficult when a loved one needs care over and above what you know you can provide, Morton Grange provides this. The residents are treated as part of an extended family, with regular entertainment and trips out. I am very pleased my Mum is here. I don't think I could find anywhere better.
My father has improved greatly since he has come to Morton Grange. This is his fourth nursing home and by far the best. The staff are very caring and nothing is too much trouble for them.
I like the care my husband receives at Morton Grange. The staff are always very kind to my husband and myself. The managers get their hands on to all sorts of things and are always trying new activities for the residents. If anyone asks me about Morton Grange as a care home, I always recommend it. Thank you.
They have since looked after my mum, in my opinion, in a caring and kind manner, making her feel welcome and attending to any problems, needs or wishes as quickly as they were able. My mum is still of reasonably sound mind, but suffers from Parkinsons and the onset of dementia, so I know things will deteriorate, but it is good to know she is somewhere where the staff care about her, and where I can visit her daily.
Mum loves all the activities, outings and social occasions Morton Grange offer and after the recent street party for the Queens 90th birthday, mum said she really enjoyed it. The next "party" is Morton Grange's 30th anniversary - we are looking forward to that.
When you walk into the home it's always warm, clean and well ventilated. The staff welcome you when you visit. They give information about how my sister is progressing. There is always plenty of staff around to respond to the needs of any patient. It is a pleasure to visit because the staff are always happy, smiling and thorough, they are very busy. I think my sister is safe because staff respond quickly to any emergency. It is comforting to know that my sister is in a loving caring home.
My family have been so grateful for the wonderful and loving care my sister has received over the past 18 months while in Morton Grange. From the very top of management staff to the cleaners, laundry and personnel. We are aware of how caring they are to residents and give them so much support and all whilst retaining their dignity. Everyone has been wonderful to the whole family during a time of immense sadness when my sister requires 24 hour care.
The care and kindness we have experienced for mum and ourselves has been overwhelming, and I would have no hesitation in recommending the home for any family member looking for a place for a relative.
Kindness and care starts from the very top with the owners direct involvement visiting and sitting with residents and family, offering encouragement and always concerned about maintaining high standards. This standard of care is followed up by the Manageress who ensures high standards are the key factor of the care delivered to residents.
During our daily visits we have met nurses, carers and cooks and it is impressive to see not only their commitment to care, but to see them smiling and happy in the job they are performing.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 September 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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 (31)
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Morton Grange
- 01 Feb 2015Recipient: Morton Grange
- 28 Nov 2014Recipient: Morton Grange
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

I have worked at Morton Grange since 2002 and this is like my second home. I am a nurse by profession and have completed a Masters Degree in Dementia. I am a member of the Social Care Nursing Advisory Council and also the Chair of the Registered Managers Network for Derby and Derbyshire. I have won awards in Dementia care, Dignity in care, the Chief nursing officer award as well as a National Award for Registered Managers. I was also honoured with an invite to Buckingham Palace recently for my contribution to Social Care.
My door is always open and I work late into the evening meaning you can always come in for a chat with any questions you might have. I love my job as it feels like being surrounded by your family. My residents and staff are part of my family and together we are making lots of happy memories here.

I am pleased to introduce myself as a dedicated and compassionate individual with many years of experience in the healthcare field. I have been at Morton Grange since 2013 where I have honed my skills as a nurse and a natural leader, which has enabled me to effectively train and support my team.
I firmly believe that kindness, hard work, and a positive attitude are essential in my role and my commitment to providing the highest quality of care to residents aligns perfectly with the values we uphold at Morton Grange. I am dedicated to ensuring that all residents receive the care and attention they deserve and that my team feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

My career journey started in 5* hospitality and then in 2008, I joined Morton Grange as their Administration Manager. Ensuring those who work at Morton Grange have the same common passion for caring means we can all thrive in such a positive environment. My career background ensures we keep high standards of maintenance, cleaning and hospitality. The residents will always be my priority and I believe they deserve the very best. I am here to listen to them and make their stay as comfortable and as welcoming as possible.
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