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Quality and personalised nursing is pursued on a daily basis, aided by a purpose-built environment and additions such as a sensory garden which has been incorporated specifically for the benefit of residents with dementia.
Residents have a choice of six lounges within a facility that is ideal for wheelchair users and mobility.
Care Provided by Darnall Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All our fees are assessed on need. The figures quoted are an approximate range., please discuss your requirements with our Registered Manager who will provide an accurate figure based on the needs assessed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Darnall Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Darnall 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)
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
- Hermes Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Akbar Ali (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1985
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Visiting
- Families are most welcome to visit anytime but they have protected meas times for the Residents which are as follows. You are welcome to join during meals to give company to your loved ones but this to be arranged with Home Manager. Breakfast: 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Lunch/Dinner: 12:30 mid-day to 13:30 Tea: 16:30 pm to 17:30.
Parking
- Free Parking.
Darnall Grange Care Home Reviews (111)
Darnall Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Darnall Grange Care Home has 111 reviews.
Extreemly happy with care given to my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you have been so pleased with the care your mum has received. Your comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team, who are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. Thank you for your trust and support.
My experience is of the greatest one could experience.
My mother has received not only compassionate care but also kindness and empathy. A special thank you to the manager who has always listened and actioned any requests. The staff are genuinely happy to provide care and attention to the families as well as the residents. It's reassuring to find nursing homes doing their jobs so well. Thank you.
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are very pleased to hear that your mother has received compassionate care and that you have felt supported by our team. Your kind words about our staff and management are greatly appreciated and we will continue to ensure residents and their families receive the highest standard of care and attention.
My mum came in for rehab after being in hospital, then Mum asked to come back in for respite for 2 weeks. Mum has asked to stay permanently, so this makes me feel straight away Mum's happy here. When we have spoken before about her needing care in the future, she was adamant she was not going into care. So this has come as a surprise, she wanted to stay. I'm happy she's happy and safe. The staff are very caring and friendly and the manager is very approachable, which is good. Mum seems more herself since she came in here, she's eating and drinking better and back socialising, which she stopped doing at home. So overall this is the best decision Mum's made and I don't have to worry as much about her and she is happy.
Here's a short and professional response from the Care Home Manager:
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that your mum feels happy, safe and settled with us. It is wonderful to see her enjoying social activities again and thriving in our community. We appreciate your trust in our team and look forward to continuing to support your mum's wellbeing and independence.
My partner was transferred to Darnall Grange after a stay in hospital. I must say that the physiotherapy he received was so good. All the staff, from the doctors to the domestics were so helpful. He is now home and his mobility has improved so much since being in your home. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that your partners mobility has improved and that you were pleased with the care and physiotherapy provided by our team. Your comments will be shared with all staff, who will greatly appreciate your appreciation. We wish your partner continued progress and good health at home.
Dad was treated with care, dignity and respect by everyone at Darnall Grange. Thank you to all the care staff, nurses, admin and everyone.
We are truly grateful for your appreciation and are pleased to hear that your dad was treated with care, dignity, and respect throughout his time at Darnall Grange. Your comments mean a great deal to all our care staff, nurses,...
After quite a few recommendations about Darnall Grange our mum was transferred from another home. We are so pleased with Mum's care. She is always clean, well-fed and cared for. Nothing is too much trouble from all the staff, who are very friendly, welcoming and polite, very dedicated to their residents. The food quality is good and plentiful. A well-run care home. Thank you team for taking care of our mum.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for placing your trust in Darnall Grange. We are delighted to hear that your mum is happy, well cared for, and comfortable with us. Your feedback means a great deal to our team, and we will continue to provide the highest standard of care.
Visited Magdalen (in a rehabilitation placement) as it was her son's wedding day and she was too ill to attend, so we were surprising her with an afternoon tea and video link to the service. All staff, particularly Caron, the activities co-ordinator, were amazing. Polite, friendly, professional, going the extra mile to support us in making Magdalen's day as special as it could be under the circumstances. It was really positive to find Magdalen in a chair aerobics class too on arrival! Simply first-class.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that M*****'s day was made special and that you were pleased with the support provided by our team, particularly Karon.
Your comments mean a great deal to us and we will be sure to share them with the staff involved. We are also pleased that Magdalen was able to participate in activities and enjoy her time with us.
My mother was admitted to Darnall Grange for rehabilitation following a very nasty fall. She has had excellent care and has gone from being unable to walk to being mobile with a frame in 3 weeks and is now back home. The carers have been excellent, very kind, always supervising residents in the lounge. Great efforts were made to maintain hydration with fluid/drinks always available. The quality of food was good and appropriate. The home was spotless with cleaners present all the time. The overalll care was excellent.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that your mother received excellent care and support during her rehabilitation, and that her recovery enabled her to return home safely. Your comments have been shared with the team, who will be encouraged by your appreciation of their care, kindness, and professionalism.
My mum was a resident at Darnall Grange for 6 years and whilst there received nothing other than excellent care. The staff and management always treated their residents with care and dignity. Staff were always very welcoming and looked after mum really well.
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback. We're honoured to have cared for your mum over the past six years, and we truly appreciate your warm words about our team and the support we provided.
Excellent care by all staff. Very helpful to visitors. A wonderful team!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words for our team. We're truly grateful for your trust and are honoured to have cared for your friend.
Overall a well-run home. All facilities good. Staff excellent - very caring and friendly. Can't fault it!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Were delighted that youre pleased with our facilities and staff, and we truly appreciate your positive comments.
We are very pleased with the service from the home. It has been much appreciated at this difficult time for the family. We would recommend the service to other potential clients.
Thank you for your kind feedback. Were glad our support has been helpful during this difficult time, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
I think it's great, everyone is polite and careful. My wife is well looked after.
Thank you for your kind words. Were pleased to hear that your wife is well cared for and that youve had a positive experience with our team.
My mother-in-law resided at Darnall for 1 year. During that time we were happy with the care she received. The home was clean and all of her needs were met. The staff were always friendly and welcoming. However we were disappointed to be informed that her residence was terminated by telephone whilst we were out of the country on holiday. Staff felt they could no longer meet her needs due to the risk of falls. She is 94 years old and currently has nowhere to live!
Thank yopu for your positive feedback on the care provided. Unfortunately your mother in law was admissted to hospital and we were requested to carry out an assessment due to a change in needs that she had. This resulted in her been unable to return to Darnall Grange. She was in hospital and the...
Admitted 8/8/25 from hospital after broken femur surgery. I was booked into room 44 by an extremely professional lady. She was very efficient, friendly and surprisingly deaf aware. The latter a big plus as my family, genetically profoundly deaf and suffers the ignorance especially by the NHS. My daughter in attendance is sensory operational head in the HNS and was extremely impressed by this lady's professionalism. The staff encountered were co-operative, efficient and always a smile on their faces. On my 1st night I couldn't sleep and had to all for assistance to the toilet 5 times and each time met with a smiley face! until leaving on 20/8/25 these same standards were maintained. The food was outstanding quality - yum! Even though I was glad to be leaving, there was a certain reluctance to leave! Briefly Darnell Grange was the 5* amongst all 5*'s. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience and that our team provided you with professional, friendly, and attentive care throughout your stay. Your kind words mean a great deal to us and will be shared with the staff. We wish you a smooth recovery and all the best for the future.
My dad following a fall was admitted to Darnall Grange Care Home 60hrs ago at the time of this review. The moment we all arrived 2.5 days ago following his discharge from hosp he has been treated with the upmost respect, dignity and care. The staff cannot do enough for you and to ensure you feel at ease and involved. The Deaf awareness of staff was second to none! I'm so impressed and reassured knowing my dad is in the safe hands of this care home. The fact physios are available to support with his rehab & recovery programme means dad is determined to get back on his feet again. Our mum is already happy and settled knowing her husband of 60 years marriage is being looked after and in their safe hands. It's only been 2.5 days and already are minds are at rest Thank you for just being amazing and making this care home a home-from-home experience - we are truly thankful
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that your father is settling in well and that you and your family feel reassured by the care and support provided. Your appreciation means a great deal to our team, and we remain committed to ensuring his comfort, dignity, and recovery throughout his stay.
The care home is such a caring and supportive place, not only for the family resident but also for the families. They make you feel welcomed and you know your family member will be totally looked after, cared for and secure. The residents are helped constantly, nothing is a problem, always there to make sure your family member is comfortable, safe and as happy as they can be. We felt that we could relax knowing so much our family member was safe, and we could visit any time. The food was amazing, good choice and catered for everyone and their needs. I will greatly miss all the staff who looked after my dad.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It was a privilege to care for your dad, and we're truly grateful for your trust and support.
Right from our first visit, we were impressed with Darnall Grange. The place itself is spotlessly clean, airy , pleasant and well-decorated. it's the staff, though, that make Darnall Grange such an exceptional place, and that made us more than happy to place our mother here. Everyone we met and dealt with, no matter their role or rank within the organisation, was exceptionally warm, welcoming and helpful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and you could tell that all staff genuinely cared for those in their charge, and treated everyone as an individual; with warmth, respect and a genuinely sunny disposition. We would not hesitate to recommend Darnall Grange.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. We're truly grateful for your trust and are honoured to have cared for your mother. Your support means a great deal to all of us at Darnall Grange.
I would like you to know that care home I have been given excellent care to me whilst staying at Darnall Grange. All the staff have been excellent from nurses, carers, cleaners, kitchen staff and everyone been so kind and caring to me. I have heard so many bad stories about care homes but this one gets 100%. One of my friends also stayed here and she told me that this is the best care home. Staff always have a smile and they treat me with dignity and respect. Thank you to management for having care staff at Darnall Grange.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience at Darnall Grange. Our staff take great pride in providing compassionate care, and your feedback means the world to us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 20 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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- 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)

Akbar has 20 years of nursing experience, including in the NHS, and has also worked in the independent sector with older people for over 18 years. He has a Nursing qualification and Registered with Nursing, Midwifery Council.
Akbar Experienced Care Home Manager with extensive knowledge of the client group. The Managers philosophy of care is to provide the highest standard of care whilst always maintaining independency.

Liana is a Registered Nurse with vast Nursing experience and worked in NHS and private sector.

I HAVE MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF WHICH I BELIEVE I BRING TO DARNALL GRANGE.
I AM QUALIFIED TO LEVEL 4 IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE AND LEVEL 5 IN MANAGEMENT
I LEFT THE INDUSTRY FOR 12 MONTHS SEEKING A CHANGE OF CAREER BUT SOON FOUND THAT MY HEART WAS WITH CARE AND CAME BACK IN 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darnall Grange Care Home
What types of Care is Darnall Grange Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Darnall Grange Care Home have?
There are 60 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Darnall Grange Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Darnall Grange Care Home to the centre of Sheffield?
2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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