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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 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
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
Rates are dependant on size and décor for each room plus individual needs
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Appleby Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
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.
Family member was in Appleby, he was happy and content, staff were good at job, the home was clean and tidy, good food, thank you for ensuring he was comfortable in his last months, can't thank everyone enough.
Thank you very much for your kind comments. I shall pass your feedback on to all the staff.
My aunty was loved and cared for during her time at the Grange. The staff were always lovely and treated her with respect. My experience of visiting the Grange was always positive - it was always clean, and everyone was always friendly. The manager has been so kind and lovely to deal with. My aunty was happy at the Grange. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. I shall pass your feedback to all the staff.
Food is of a good standard and is made on the premises.
There has been a new Manager in place for the last few months who has engaged well with me on my visits and they seem to want to improve the standards to an even higher level than it is now. This Care home is ideal for people who have lived local and don’t want to places away from nearby relatives.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass on your kind comments to all the staff.
Appleby Grange became Dad's home for the last few weeks of his life. Their exemplary care of him was quickly evident and much appreciated by us (his family) at a time when in-person visiting was not possible. Staff were very helpful when we phoned for updates and had virtual visits with Dad via video conferencing. In his final days when we were able to be with him, it was obvious he had quickly become part of the Appleby Grange 'family'. We will always be grateful for the love, care and respect Dad was given in his final weeks by the wonderful staff at Appleby Grange. Thank you.
I would like to thank the staff of The Grange for the care they have provided my mum over the past 14 months. Their affection for her is apparent and she has been kept safe and well during the pandemic which has been a very difficult time for the staff. They have provided the opportunity for me to visit on her birthday (physically but not socially distanced) so we could chat over the garden gate and my father was delighted to visit on their 60th Wedding Anniversary in July. Although she has very little memory and struggles to string sentences together she always appears to be very relaxed and has a great rapport with staff.
My sister has been a resident during the last few months and thank you to all the team for providing excellent care with a high level of professional standards and dignity. I can't wait to visit and see my sister once again.
My granda is in Appleby Grange and although we are not allowed to visit at present, the Grange are doing weekly FaceTimes to us and other family members, which is brilliant and so beneficial for grand and us as a family. The staff are so kind and thoughtful.
As a family, we feel we couldn't have asked for a more caring environment, dedicated staff who listen to and support the family as well as their residents. Thank you, everyone, for making our father happy and settled.
The care and compassion shown by all the staff here are exceptional, especially at this difficult time. Wonderful team and so pleased we chose Appleby Grange.
I felt it necessary to write another review relating to current times. Appleby Grange has protected and kept our family safe within the home for months now and with all the extra hard work they are doing in this pandemic. I think it is wonderful. They are face-timing us weekly so we are able to keep in touch with our loved ones. They deserve a medal.
Thank you for your kind words and lovely review. I will ensure that everyone in the home is aware of your comments and appreciation.
I am delighted with the overall care that the staff at Appleby Grange have shown my mother. All the staff show compassion and kindness to mam and as a family we have peace of mind that she is safe and well cared for. There is one concern which we feel is of urgent attention and that is the extremely outdated and intrusive resident's personal care alarm. The shrill ear-piercing noise is completely unacceptable and should be changed to a much more modern system ie nurse/carer pagers.
My mother has been resident for almost four years and has significant needs. I cannot praise all of the staff highly enough for the level of care, friendliness and the dignified way in which they treat the residents. It is a safe and secure place with a very nice atmosphere.
My dad has been in Appleby Grange for 1 1/2 years approx most of the time things are of an extremely good standard. Very pleasant and friendly staff. Always putting my dad's needs first.
I am comforted in the knowledge that the resident is receiving the best care form this facility.
My Grandad stayed here for respite care in December, he loved it and was sad to leave. Every time I visited, the staff were wonderful and friendly. I was always offered refreshments and looked after very well. The care they showed my Grandad was second to none and I will highly recommend Appleby Grange.
Location in home town is always very important for the family, not all may drive and bus services are poor. With local employment most people who work here know your family which helps you know the person is in good hands with the carers at the Grange. The carers are all good and go that extra to help when possible. Just like a big family that works together. Thank you to all, I know at times it's not easy. Well done all.
My Mother is currently in Appleby Grange and I am delighted with the care, kindness and support that is shown both to her and us. The home is beautiful and the staff, admin and manager are wonderful. She is very happy and so are we.
When you walk into Appleby Grange it is always very clean and tidy. All the staff are very welcoming and inform you if anything is wrong with my mother. If I visit at a mealtime, always asked if I or we would like a cup of tea or whatever. The activities are also very good too. She is always very well cared for.
My sister, aged 87 years, has been a resident at Appleby Grange for a few years. She has been well cared for and I have felt confident in the system of care at the home.
The team at Appleby Grange always try to provide a safe, caring environment. The staff are friendly and engaged and have genuine rapport with the residents. We have no concerns, ever, about the care given, and it is a weight off your shoulders to know there is a great team at work.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 October 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Meet the Team (3)

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'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 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.
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