
The staff were friendly and welcoming and the level of care was excellent. Mum soon settled inIan P(Son of Resident/Service User)

clean throughout and the indoor space is light and airy with comfortable rooms and communal areasG B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lots of group activities always going on and the food was exceptional with lots of choicesJ C(Respite Resident/Service User)

The staff were friendly and welcoming and the level of care was excellent. Mum soon settled inIan P(Son of Resident/Service User)

clean throughout and the indoor space is light and airy with comfortable rooms and communal areasG B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Lots of group activities always going on and the food was exceptional with lots of choicesJ C(Respite Resident/Service User)

Denmead Grange is a well established home in the heart of the village of Denmead, With a General Manager who has worked at Denmead since it opened 6 years ago it is a highly regarded and consistently popular home. It offers modern facilities in a spacious, warm and homely environment, all designed with comfort in mind.
The mature gardens back onto fields giving a peaceful and tranquil environment. This is a...
Care Provided by Barchester Denmead Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Denmead Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Denmead 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Abbie Johnston(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- no restrictions
Parking
- Free parking on site
Barchester Denmead Grange Care Home Reviews (76)
Barchester Denmead Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Denmead Grange Care Home has 76 reviews.
We will be back next year for another respite visit. The facilities, management and staff are excellent.
It was a pleasure having your dad stay with us, look forward to seeing you later this year.
This is our first experience of a care home, and we have been delighted with the caring attitude and respect shown by the staff. The home is modern, light, airy and aesthetically pleasing. It is spotlessly clean and well equipped, most importantly, it provides a safe and secure environment, therefore, peace of mind for our family. We were pleasantly surprised how easily our mother settled in, assisted by the kind and welcoming staff who take great pride in the personal care and wellbeing of their residents. Thank you.
We are really delighted at how well mum has settled. She makes us smile every day.
After unexpected circumstances mum had to go into a care home. Denmead Grange has been wonderful. After a few teething problems with mum, they have provided a safe, secure and a well cared for place for her to live. She is now happier than I have seen her in a long time and the carers have been exceptional.
Thank you for taking the time to do this survey. We are so happy that your mum has settled and lovely to see her big smile each day.
Food is great and my father has put on weight from a position of being underweight.
Very happy with the care provided, and the visiting arrangements
I am thrilled with how settled he is now.
Recently been into Deanmead Grange for one-week respite care. Very friendly staff, very helpful chef (as my partner is Gluten Free). Excellent management and professionally run. Garden somewhat disappointing. Disappointed at the lack of disabled toilets. Large wet rooms and toilets but no handles! One handle incorporated in the toilet roll holder is not enough!
Thank you so much for this review. I will pass on your kind comments to the staff team. Your comments concerning disabled facilities has been noted.
A great environment with caring staff. Very enjoyable range of activities. Food was good. I am gluten-free and only drink oat milk and this was dealt with very well. I have medication twice a day with food and this was accommodated very well. I was impressed that I could have a cup of tea in the morning whenever I woke. All in all, I’m 63 with very poor mobility and went to give my partner and me a break. I enjoyed it and felt rested. I would happily go again.
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and that your partner was able to have a rest.
My husband and I were met by a very friendly and helpful member of the team. He showed us to a lounge where there was tea, coffee and cakes laid out for us. We were quickly joined by 5 other people and had a very pleasant couple of hours talking. There was a live singer singing out in the garden. She was very entertaining and sang some great songs. Thank you for providing us with an extremely pleasant afternoon.
Thank you for your kind review; it is so nice to be able to welcome people back into the home whilst still maintaining resident safety.
Following a fall and illness that resulted in a hospital stay, we needed to get my mother respite care for four weeks to help her recovery. We chose Denmead Grange and were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the level of care was excellent. Mum soon settled in and has enjoyed every minute. The Grange is clean, comfortable and well designed. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure having mum to stay with us even though it was for a short time. I hope she has settled in her new home and is enjoying being closer to you.
This was my second visit to see my friend here and found the whole complex excellent facilities and ground very inviting, lovely gardens - very friendly and welcoming - all staff. The chef was highly commendable with the menus - five-stars to them all. I loved the bistro area layout too. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, I am so glad that you enjoyed spending time with your friend here.
1. The staff - absolutely number one. There are enough well-qualified, experienced and skilled staff that can support each other to provide great care. There's an obvious commitment to employing high-quality staff and looking after them, so they stay.
2. Great premises and rooms with air, light and modern, nice furnishings provide a nice environment.
3. Culture of happiness and kindness. Easy to communicate with and approachable. It's not always easy to have a mother in care, but they are kind and have empathy.
For these reasons, our mum is happy and safe here. The environment is calm, and it's not overcrowded and this has had the impact of making our mum much happier. Overall we are very happy with the home and I do recommend it.
We are so happy with how well your mum has settled here at Denmead Grange.
She is certainly benefiting from the short trips you have been able to go on together.
My mum has been a resident at Denmead Grange for 5 months now and is truly happy there. She initially went in for respite, following a fall at home and a 3-week stay in hospital. She had been determined that she wanted to live at home and would never go into 'one of those places'. I can honestly say that from the very first moment I made contact with the home to enquire about a place for Mum I knew this was the right place for her, I just needed Mum to see that too. From the first day she was made to feel welcome and cared for and with the gentle encouragement and persuasion from the extremely hard-working, dedicated and friendly staff, she takes part in the fabulous range of activities that are offered and has become part of a community, something she did not have before she moved in. The home is excellent at keeping me informed about everything that is going on with mum and I want to thank them all. Mum says it is her home now.
We are so pleased that mum settled so well.
She is well and truly part of the community and loves joining in with activities.
I visit a lot of care homes in the area on a professional basis. Recently, mum needed to go into a care home for respite following an operation. I immediately knew which care home I would choose, and that would be The Grange. Mum has been in there now for five weeks. We are so impressed with the overall level of care that The Grange has given Mum that we are now thinking of a long term solution with them. All of the staff are amazing, it's not just a job to them, you can see they genuinely care about what they do, and that comes across all the time and is very evident in what they do and the way they do it. It must be really hard finding the right staff to hit the ground running when you first open a new home, but, The Grange have struck gold in their major assets being the staff. I would like to pass on my thanks to them for the wonderful way they are looking after Mum.
Thank you Dave for your kind words. It has been very rewarding for us to see how mum has blossomed during her stay with us.
Friendly staff.
Thank you very much for the review. Very pleased to see you are satisfied here. We will endeavour to maintain and continually improve on these high standards.
What a year. I approach this review with a heavy heart as my relative has died from Covid while a resident. It might seem strange to review her stay, when it ended with such a dreadful outcome. But contracting Covid was an accident that no amount of caution, PPE, hand washing or other infection control measures could have prevented. What was important was that from the moment she arrived, on the very day of lockdown back in March, my beloved mum was treated with kindness, care and attention of an exceptional standard. We saw her whenever we could, were kept informed and updated often when we couldn’t and felt completely involved in her life. Staff and managers have been exceptional throughout and we can’t speak highly enough of them. Special mention must be made of a senior carer, who repeatedly goes above and beyond. She tries but fails to hide her fondness for the residents and that alone makes the wrench of not being with a loved one, much easier to bear. Thank you all.
As you know we were all so very fond of mum and miss her dearly.
My experience of being in Denmead Grange has been amazing, right down to the management, the cleaners, housekeeping and not forgetting the chefs, maintenance and laundry. I'm only here for respite, but if I needed to have to go into a care home, I would definitely pick Denmead Grange. Thank you for having me.
Hello Karen, thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad that we have been able to make this difficult time for you enjoyable.
Very helpful, informative, and friendly staff. Well-presented home, very inviting. Superb location, lovely grounds, and ample parking. Keep up the good work all, especially at these difficult times. Bravo.
Steve, many thanks for your review. We hope Dad has settled back home and continues to improve. You know where we are if you ever need any further help.
An excellent all-round service. Great team. Caring and the understanding of one's individual needs were amazing and well catered for in these very difficult times. Well done all of you. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, Carol, they mean a lot.
Thank you for helping my mum during difficult times of Covid. Mum was looked after and cared for in the most amazing way, no problems with anything or anyone, I felt secure in the knowledge that mum was always safe and being cared for with understanding from the fabulous staff, that includes every one there! She loved her stay, especially the fabulous food! I would recommend anyone having to choose a great place for a loved one to choose the Grange! You are all amazing! So helpful and nothing was ever too much trouble, thank you to all of you!
We hope mum settles well at home.
Every time we visit she tells us how lovely the place is which is a great relief for us all knowing she is well cared for and respected by all staff.
Thank you for your kind review. It's a pleasure having Mum stay with us.
My father came to the Grange initially for respite care, but with the view that he would be a permanent resident. Going into a home was something Dad had resisted for many years. However, I was delighted that my frail 95-yeard-old father settled in so well. The level of care he received was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Such a positive, happy, caring and comforting atmosphere has been created. All the staff are dedicated and committed to making sure Dad's needs were well met. I cannot recommend The Grange highly enough for all that they do for him.
Thank you for your review. We are so glad we were able to make Dad's last weeks more comfortable for him.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 June 2023Good
- 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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News (66) & Events (6)
- 20 Jul 2026
Exercise is very important to lots of our residents. We decided to use our beautiful garden to have our weekly exercise session. The shade was lovely and cool and then...
- 20 Jul 2026
We enjoyed a visit to our local pub in Denmead. The Gents enjoyed a cold beer whilst talking about who they thought would win the football.
- 20 Jul 2026
We spent the day at Staunton Country farm where we were able to visit all the animals. This was important to one of our lovely ladies as she has always...
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Meet the Team (16)

I have worked in the care sector since 2012. I have progressed from Activities Coordinator through to Senior Carer and then became a Deputy Manager in 2018.
I joined Barchester Healthcare in October 2019 as the Deputy Manager for this beautiful care home. I have since progressed, and I have now proudly been the General Manager since March 2022.
I am passionate about being involved in the delivery of high-quality care for our Residents. I have always found working in care extremely rewarding and have a passion for Dementia care.

Hello, my name is Emma and I'm the Deputy Manager here at Denmead Grange Care Home. I have always worked in Health and Social care and I have always been passionate about supporting the Elderly within the community. I work closely with the General Manager and take leadership in their absence. I am very proud to be part of Denmead Grange and Lead a team to deliver the highest level of quality care to our residents.
My previous job was working with the Local District nursing team and I have been visiting Denmead Grange since it opened.

Being Head of life enrichment is not a job it is a passion. Vicky has been working in the health and social care sector for 23 years. Vicky has already been working at Denmead Grange for a year as a valued Senior Carer. Vicky already has extensive knowledge about the home and our residents which means she already has an insight into what the resident enjoy. Vicky is looking forward to her role as she believes that Life Enrichment is a truly rewarding role where she can ensure everyday is meaningful to the people we care for. My aim is to ensure that our residents get to continue doing the things they love, trying new things and extending their skills and knowledge. My goal each day is to bring enjoyment, laughter and smiles to everyone at Denmead Grange!

Hello, my name is Craig and I am the Head Chef at Denmead Grange Care Home. I create an outstanding daily menu tailor these menus around residents and ensure I deliver person-centred hospitality.
I work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards to create a warm, efficient and fun environment in our resident's homes.

I have been working in care for 17 years and 2 years ago I came to Denmead Grange.
I find care a rewarding career and love how each resident gets treated with respect and dignity.

I have been working in care for 15 years. Previously I worked with adults with learning disabilities. I love working at Denmead being with the elderly and learning about their life stories. I also love the diversity of each day.

I'm Pam, and I am a Senior Carer here at Denmead Grange. I have worked in a caring capacity all my life. I was a nurse before having my sons, and I believe in delivering the very best care. One son also works here; we both love supporting our residents.
Outside of work, I have a new home, a wedding to prepare for and am working on my degree; life is never dull.

Please call me Mitch. I'm a carer, and my role is wonderful because I simply love supporting our residents, sharing precious moments and helping them make each day special.
Like other staff, my partner (now fiancée) works here too, we are both happy to commit to somewhere so well run, where people are treated as we would both wish to be - with care, kindness, time, patience and warmth.
Outside of work, I am finishing up a recently purchased house. I love gardening and especially flowers, so always lots to do. Peonies and magnolias are my favourites.

I'm a Senior Carer here at Denmead Grange and have been here from Day 1.
My role here is hugely fulfilling. I know the team, and I make a difference daily for our residents. We have the time to create and nurture relationships and the time to truly care, which I do deeply.
Outside of work, I have 2 treasured grandchildren who keep me busy, and I relax with crime and thriller novels

I'm Ayshea. I joined the housekeeping team after a career in care, and I love how I am able to engage in such a wonderful way with residents while maintaining their beautiful home. I particularly enjoy being in our Memory Lane.
Outside of work, I have 2 daughters and grandchildren, so there is little time to be bored. I really enjoy gigs and have been to Victorious, Usher and really love Country music too.

I have been in the construction industry for 15 years and the last 5 are in maintenance in a care home.
I love how no two days are the same in my job.
I enjoy keeping Denmead in tip-top condition and interacting with residents and staff.

I'm Jayne, and I have had the pleasure of working with our residents for over 2 and a half years.
I have had previous experience in a care home, but I enjoy being able to build relationships and getting to really know our residents. I love being part of a real team; it is definitely a whole team approach here.

I have enjoyed a career in care and chose to work in Denmead Grange full-time because of the variety of people I could work with to support. I love the atmosphere here; it is such a happy home, the team is wonderful, and the food is quite amazing. I'd recommend the fish and chips on a Friday - the chips are exceptional, and the fish is so fresh in a light batter. Oh, and the brownies are wonderful too. Seeing residents enjoy life is really fulfilling, and knowing I, indeed we, make such a positive difference means so much.

I'm Jayne, and I have had the pleasure of working with our residents for over 2 and a half years.
I have had previous experience in a care home, but I enjoy being able to build relationships and getting to really know our residents. I love being part of a real team; it is definitely a whole team approach here.

I am currently the Admin Assistant at Denmead Grange. I have recently taken on the responsibility as the Speak Up Champion. I volunteered to take on this role as I am very passionate about protecting our resident's safety and their quality of care.

I enjoy a couple of roles here and love the variety. As a hostess, I bring joy - the food is so exceptionally good, I am very popular when delivering deliciousness. As an Assistant Activities coordinator, there is great pleasure in getting really involved with residents having great fun. I started Knit and Knatter (something I love at home too), and the gardening club is another passion. I'm learning so much from residents.
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