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Respite care is available for those who need a break knowing that their relative is in a safe and welcoming environment with expert care tailored to their needs.
The home aims to deliver the highest...
Care Provided by Dene Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 50 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
- 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
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dene Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dene 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
- Marton Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Elita Klive (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 64+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2005
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Fees are Fully Inclusive however Podiatry ,Hairdressing & Accompanied GP/Hospital appointments are chargeable extras.
Parking
- Large Free Car park on site.
Dene Grange Care Home Reviews (68)
Dene Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.562) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dene Grange Care Home has 68 reviews.
When I visit Aunty, the staff are always very polite and helpful. The staff are very good with her, sit with her and try to get her to do things. She always seems happy when I visit.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your aunt. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass on your kind words to the manager and the Dene Grange family.
As far as I am concerned, we are so happy with his stay at Dene Grange. The staff have been wonderful, caring and informative to me, which is essential. His well-being is at the top of the agenda for me and the family. He seems to enjoy more of his activities and his life at Dene Grange. His safety is important, and I am informed regularly of any accident and its outcome and care results. Photos sent to me are also vital to our far-away families. Thank you all.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your loved one. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass on your kind words to the manager and the Dene Grange family.
Mum has been a permanent resident in Dene Grange Care Home since January 2022, though was also a resident from March to November 2021. She has dementia and has had her ups and downs with the condition during October. Thankfully she is having a generally good period at present. These changes are all part of her advancing condition and the staff in the home, who know her well, care for her with the utmost patience and often with genuine affection. Mum will outwardly state that she is "happy" which is so reassuring to hear.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your mum. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will, of course, pass them on to the manager and the colleagues at Dene Grange.
Mum moved into Dene Grange Care Home a few weeks ago, and since the first day, the staff have been amazing with her. Her Dementia meant mum was easily confused and unsure of her new surroundings, the staff took time to care for and look after her and reassure her she was safe and "at home". Her room is lovely and they do welcome all their residents to bring personal belongings to help settle them in. She is treated with respect and compassion and nothing seems to be too much trouble. I would recommend Dene Grange Care Home to anyone.
When Dad arrived at Dene Grange he had had a very difficult few months. My sisters and I were very anxious about his future. From day one, the staff constantly reassured us and their care for Dad has been outstanding. His needs are very complex and his behaviour can be challenging. Everyone has taken the time to gain his trust and treat him with dignity and empathy. He is settled and comfortable and any problems have been sorted out immediately. We would recommend Dene Grange as a first-class care home.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your dad and we are delighted that he has settled in so well. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the Dene Grange team.
Some of the rooms are a little dated but are functional and very clean. This is not a complaint and the standard of care Dad receives is far more important.
Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. It is our pleasure to care for your dad and we are delighted at how he has settled in. Your comments regarding the rooms are noted and we have scheduled a redecoration programme over the summer. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the colleagues at Dene Grange.
I live a long way away from Hexham so am not able to visit regularly. On my only visit last year I was impressed with the care my brother receives and the friendly atmosphere. This is also apparent from their Facebook page. As my brother has dementia I am not able to communicate directly with him and he does not go on Facebook, hearing of this one of the staff there has privately sent me a photo and an update. This meant a great deal to me and I think shows the individual attention the residents receive.
Dear Dorothy. Many thanks for taking the time to review our home. All feedback is greatly appreciated and allows us to continually develop our service. It is our pleasure to care for your brother and look forward to welcoming you in soon. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I will of course pass them on to the manager and the colleagues at Elm Bank.
They are always doing activities with residents that are very relevant to the residents.
During this pandemic, the visiting has been so well managed. I always get time to see my dad and have good quality time with him.
Many thanks for your review and feedback for Dene Grange Care Home.
Mum has been in Dene Grange since April 2017. I viewed four other care homes in the area that catered for dementia. I immediately felt the warmth and understanding when I walked into the building. The staff do an amazing job and are very loving and caring. They really do understand Mum's needs and always keep me informed of any changes. Throughout Covid they have arranged weekly video calls and socially distanced visits which have been lovely. It may not be the prettiest home but it’s the level of care that is important. I can’t recommend Dene Grange enough.
I needed a break, as a full-time carer for my husband, Dene Grange came to my rescue. He was well looked after, by caring, dedicated staff. He was only to be there 1 week, unfortunately, he took il l2days before he was due to go home. The quick action to send him to hospital was commendable. Due to this fastness, he was given antibiotics quickly for a urinary tract infection. I would recommend Dene Grange to anyone who needed care.
My dad has been in this home over a year now. I took him from another care home as they could not meet his needs. Since being with Dene Grange, I have seen a massive improvement in my dads care. The staff and management are so very helpful and go beyond care. They are wonderful with the residence, their compassion is second to none. My dad is now very clean. They update me straight away with any problems. The manager is very approachable, and one particular lady is very good at her job as are all the staff. I can now rest knowing dad is so well cared for after years of worry. Dealing with Alzheimer's is so difficult. They don't get paid enough for all that they all do for all the residence. I thank them every day.
Communication with families is very good and I have really appreciated this during the lockdown. Equally, the arrangements for safe visiting have been well managed and my brother and I have been made to feel very welcome. We both feel that our choice of Dene Grange for Mum was absolutely right. Our heartfelt thanks to all the staff. They are wonderful people.
Thank you for taking the time to give the home and its team such much needed positive feedback.
My sister, with advanced dementia, was transferred here from Cheltenham less than two weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown but settled instantly despite our being unable to visit after her first week. She clearly felt well cared for. The staff are always friendly and kind and ready to answer any queries. They locked down early and have remained coronavirus free thanks to hard work and diligence, so for the last month, we have been able to visit again (by appointment), seeing her at a 2m distance. The staff are always helpful and supportive and make an effort to provide for patient needs, despite funding constraints. I am unable to comment on specific provisions, activities and facilities due to restrictions of access during Covid-19.
Was so happy after my visit today. The carer had gone to great lengths to make both of us, particularly during the pandemic, comfortable and communication the very best possible. The carers understanding and concern was the very best it could be. She showed love and great patience cannot praise her enough. I had been two worried during the many weeks I had been unable to see him but can now be at peace knowing he is happy and cared for.
My Dad moved in last March when his Alzheimer's and frailty meant he could no longer stay in his own home. It was a move I had dreaded as he was so private and independent. But the staff were so caring and professional that he settled extremely well, very happy in his good-sized, comfortable room with a view of a garden. Each section of the home has a lovely lounge and dining area for a max of 12, giving it a calm atmosphere. Dad was encouraged to use communal areas and join in activities but usually preferred to enjoy his own peaceful space, watching passers by, while staff kept a good eye on him. I could visit any time and staff were always helpful and caring to me as well as Dad, and always happy to resolve any problems. They were truly devastated when he passed away in hospital in December. I know they would have managed end of life care with dignity and compassion. While I'm relieved he doesn't have to face COVID, I know the staff are still going above and beyond for the residents.
So pleased my dad is in this care home. He is settled and the staff are fantastic. They have done an outstanding job throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Could honestly not ask for more. Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you for your review and positive feedback. The team at the home have worked extremely hard during the pandemic.
They’ve looked after my mum for the past year and have been wonderful.
They go above and beyond their normal duties to ensure residents are safe and enjoying themselves.
Couldn’t recommend this place enough.
I am very happy with the care that my mother receives and especially happy with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff I have come into contact with.
My husband has been at Dene Grange Care Home since December 2017. I have found the staff very helpful and supportive. My husband is treated with dignity and respect and they always have a kind word for me when I visit.
Thank you for letting us know how we are doing at Dene Grange Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
I have found the staff very helpful. If there is a problem with somebody, they quickly and carefully persuade them to relax and change what they were doing. The rooms are pleasant and the common rooms bright and well laid out.
Thank you, Tony, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience with Dene Grange Care Home was so positive. All of our staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 March 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Marton Care Homes Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Marton Care Homes Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Marton Care Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

Meet Elita Klive, Care Home Manager at Dene Grange in Hexham.
With over 30 years in nursing and social care, Elita Klive brings extensive experience and compassion to her role as Care Home Manager at Dene Grange, where she has worked for the past 20 years. Originally from Latvia, Elita’s career spans roles in paediatric care, a women’s ward, and a TB hospital, before dedicating herself to the care home sector in England.
She holds a Level 5 qualification in Social Care and is a Registered General Nurse (RGN). Passionate about dementia care, Elita ensures residents receive dignity, respect, and personalised support. She leads her team in providing a safe, caring environment, always aiming for quality and continuous improvement to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

The Dene Grange Care Team are a group of well-trained healthcare professionals. Empathetic and caring.
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