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Appleby Grange

Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6HR
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Appleby Grange, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby Grange is located within walking distance of the centre of Appleby and is set in its own grounds with generous gardens.

The home caters for adults aged 65 and over and provides specialist care for those living with dementia.

Appleby Grange has a team of highly qualified, experienced care staff who are committed to providing the best possible care for their residents.

The home has a warm and happy atmosphere...  

Care Provided by Appleby Grange

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 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 29 Service Users

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)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,710From £2,170
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,710From £2,170
Nursing CareFrom £1,710From £2,170
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,710From £2,170

Rates are dependant on size and décor for each room plus individual needs

Contact Appleby 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Nicola Sowerby(Registered Manager)

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 1987
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (27)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • Appleby Grange welcome visitors to the home, please get in touch to arrange a time to be shown the home's facilities.

Parking

  • There is a designated car park located at the main entrance of the care home, this can be used for all visitors.

Appleby Grange Reviews (41)

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9.4

Appleby Grange has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.431) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Appleby Grange has 41 reviews.

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Review from S G (Friend of Resident) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have a life long friend in the home. He is on palliative care - The staff are friendly and helpful and are attentive to the excellent care they deliver - staff are very busy but always have time for residents and visitors

It is a clean homely environment and I would recommend the home to others. 10/10 all around.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we pride ourselves on ensuring staff not only have time for the resident but for all the visitors as well

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Review from Graham W (Partner of Resident) published on 19 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience of Appleby Grange Nursing Home is that it's a very happy place to be in, but with very professional and caring team. I am so pleased to have picked this home for my partner, it can't be improved from what I have seen so far. Well done to everyone concerned, you should all be very proud.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for your very kind words, i am glad to hear that you are happy with the care of your partner.

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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My husband moved to Appleby Grange in April 2025 to be closer to myself and the family. My husband suffered with advanced Alzheimer's and we were a little worried that moving him at this stage would have a negative affect on his health. We need not have worried as the Appleby Grange family welcomed my husband and our family with open arms and cared for my husband with care and compassion. The staff at Appleby Grange showed great respect and cared for my husband in a professional and loving way reassuring us all at every step that this was my husband and our second home and that we were welcome at any time to visit my husband. Sadly our beloved passed away on the 23rd May and the manager and all the staff made sure that my husband's last days were filled with friendship and love, all his favourite music and professional care. Our grateful and heartfelt thanks to manager and all the Appleby Grange family. We will never forget what you did for us all.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. On behalf of myself and the team I am delighted to receive your kind and positive comments about our home. The team and I strive to make the home as comfortable and happy place for our residents as possible and it is encouraging for us to receive...  

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having experienced one other care home, we think Appleby Grange is far better and is in the same price band.
The staff kept us informed. My dad was not easy to get on with but the staff seemed to grin and bear it.

Our only minor crisis is the decor. It is a little shabby and the colours are drab; some brighter shades might be considered.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review and your kind comments. I will pass your lovely feedback to the rest of the team. When we decorate i will take your comments into consideration.

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Review from I A (Wife of Resident) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Early days but so far so good, food very good, attention to dietry needs very good, staff on the whole are on the ball. The outside terrace area needs more attention, (cigarette ends, litter. etc)

Reply from Nicola Sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are always a little disappointed if we don't achieve 5 stars in every category, so we would love to have any feedback on how we could improve in the areas where we missed a star. Value for money is always a contentious area, but Appleby, being...  

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Review from J H (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. The home is very clean and the patients are well cared for.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. On behalf of myself and the team I am delighted to receive your kind and positive comments about our home. The team and I strive to make the home as comfortable and happy place for our residents as possible and it is encouraging for us to receive comments such as yours.

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Review from Gillian B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Been to family day today which was a lovely experience with excellent food and entertainment. Overall dad is happy in Appleby Grange and well cared for, the staff give that little bit extra to make residents feel at home.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. On behalf of myself and the team I am delighted to receive your kind and positive comments about our home. The team and I strive to make the home as comfortable and happy place for our residents as possible and it is encouraging for us to receive comments such as yours.

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Review from Lizzie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad is treated with dignity and respect. The staff are all very caring and do a great job. The home is always trying to put on activities to keep the residents entertained.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I am delighted to hear from you with such kind words and a positive response. It is very encouraging for the staff and myself to receive such warm-hearted comments.

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Review from Annabel S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A lovely home, welcoming, friendly and very clean, a relaxing atmosphere. Staff are all very friendly, getting us tea and offering snacks if needed, Mums room is calming, homely and clean. When we visit mum is always relaxed and seems very happy and content.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I am delighted to hear from you with such kind words and a positive response. It is very encouraging for the staff and myself to receive such warm-hearted comments.

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Review from M T (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been at The Grange for the past twelve months. During that time, she has been treated with care and respect by everyone. Nothing is too much trouble, and we are always greeted by friendly, smiling faces.

Reply from Alister Cook, Director at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are always a little disappointed if we don't achieve 5 stars in every category, so we would love to have any feedback on how we could improve in the areas where we missed a star. Value for money is always a contentious area, but Appleby, being...  

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Review from Denise P (Friend of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is a lovely place, feels like home from home, not like other care homes I have been to. The staff are all friendly and make you welcome.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for your lovely feedback, I will pass your feedback onto the staff.

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Review from Delphine S (Wife of Resident) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home from home.

Reply from nicola sowerby, Home Manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you so much for your feedback, much appreciated.

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Review from Maxine P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find the staff very professional. Any concerns are listened to and actioned upon. My Dad has been at the home for 7 months and has not had one pressure sore. The manager is excellent and my Dad relates to her well. My Dad is a hard person to appease, due to his stroke.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our dear mum has been a resident at Appleby Grange since January 2020. It was a difficult decision to entrust her care to others, but after a careful search, we concluded that it was by far the best place for her to be. She has always received and continues to receive, the utmost in care, attention and above all, love and respect from all the staff, management, carers, nurses, catering staff and housekeeping staff. We are kept fully informed of any ongoing health issues she may have and the food provided is second to none! Unfortunately, she is now rarely able to participate in all the activities but she used to love all the live music on offer every week. We are so grateful we entrusted the care of our lovely Mum, now 97, to the care of all at Appleby Grange.

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Review from Sylvia E (Friend of Resident) published on 5 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My friend has lived at Appleby Grange since February of this year, she has previously stayed for respite and requested a permanent placement for after Christmas 2022. We have found her to be very well cared for, her room is clean, the bed is made and she is dressed when we visit. She always has a drink of her choice and is checked upon to ensure she is drinking it. She requires full assistance to eat her meals, which are provided. Her husband often takes the family dog for visits which always gives her pleasure. As her friends, we are always made welcome. We aren’t aware of her meals but are encouraged to bring in additional treats, including fresh fruit and chocolates.

Reply from Shelly Ralph, Home manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. I am delighted to hear from you with such kind words and a positive response. It is very encouraging for the staff and myself to receive such warm-hearted comments.

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Review from Steve H (Friend of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Appleby Grange are caring and attentive. They respect the dignity of residents and attend to their needs with helpful enthusiasm whilst also providing a welcoming environment for their visitors.

Reply from Shelly Ralph, Home manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review and your kind comments. I will pass your lovely feedback to the rest of the team.

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Review from Andrew W (Husband of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My wife has been admitted to Appleby Grange suffering from progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative form of Parkinson's. As such she requires 24 hour nursing care which we are unable to give her at home.
The care staff are very diligent, answering her calls promptly and helping her in and out of bed, to the bathroom, dressing her and undressing her and providing her meals. My wife requires feeding as she can no longer feed herself so the carers take on this task. They do all these tasks with a smile despite the fact that Hilary has a morbid fear of falling which results in her gripping anything while she is being moved.
The nursing staff are on call 24/7 and administer all my wife's medication as well as monitoring her general health.
The management are particularly attentive and have immediately responded to the few minor issues we had when my wife first moved in last January.

Overall I rate Appleby Grange very highly.

Reply from Shelly Ralph, Home manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. On behalf of myself and the team I am delighted to receive your kind and positive comments about our home. The team and I strive to make the home as comfortable and happy place for our residents as possible and it is encouraging for us to receive comments such as yours.

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Review from K D (Sister of Resident) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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When visiting Appleby Grange I have been impressed by the atmosphere and cleanliness. There are always staff around who are extremely friendly and helpful. Although I cannot personally comment about the care of my relative, I have seen nothing to suggest that it is not of a very high standard.

Reply from Shelly Ralph, Home manager at Appleby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to send in your review. Thank you for your very kind comments and I will make sure they are passed on to the rest of the staff.

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Review from David W (Father of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very pleased with the response of management and staff to my son's needs. He is treated with care and dignity and not a little humour. He has not been at Appleby for very long and the early weeks were a learning experience for everyone. An experience that was conducted with honestly. Despite not being a typical nursing home patient he is included and enjoys being there.

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Review from I C (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Placing a loved one in a care home is a very big decision. Having made the decision all I can say is we made the right one and picked the right place in Appleby Grange. All staff show compassion and care to all residents. All the time the staff are never having a bad bay, always smiling and happy. We would recommend Appleby Grange to anyone.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 October 2020
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (3)

Nicola Sowerby
Nicola SowerbyJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2021

Nicola has worked in the Social Care Sector for over 20 years now in various environments, starting off as a Care Assistant, Nicola has recently had experience as a Deputy Manager and in nursing team positions. Nicola has completed a variety of training courses and qualifications to gain skills and knowledge including her nursing degree and is currently looking at completing her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management. Nicola is passionate about her role, always striving for excellence and creating a homely and safe environment for the residents whom she supports.

Mike Hannon
Mike HannonJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2022

Mike's background was that he was in the legal business for twenty years working in solicitors' offices in both Liverpool and Cumbria. Prior to working at Appleby Grange, he worked in the care industry primarily for a Carers Association

Poppy Eld
Poppy EldJob Title:Activities co-ordinatorJoined: 2023

Poppy is new to the care sector. Her role is to ensure our residents are happy and answer any questions they may have, as well as keep our residents active.

Poppy will be on duty when new admissions come into the home, to ensure they are settled in, and feel safe and content in their new home.

She has a passion for care and loves to chat.

Poppy will be around the home and on hand to offer support where needed and is very much looking forward to meeting all of the residents, relatives and local community of Appleby.

Frequently Asked Questions about Appleby Grange

What types of Care is Appleby Grange registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Appleby Grange have?

There are 27 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Appleby Grange?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Appleby Grange to the centre of Appleby-in-Westmorland?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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