
I cannot praise this care home enough and thank all the staff for the care they give my husbandS P(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Thanks to the care and the support of the staff he is strong enough to move back to his home town.F H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home is clean, the rooms bright and the staff friendly.C H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise this care home enough and thank all the staff for the care they give my husbandS P(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Thanks to the care and the support of the staff he is strong enough to move back to his home town.F H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The home is clean, the rooms bright and the staff friendly.C H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Aspen Grange, a purpose-built haven designed to provide exceptional care and support across two spacious floors. The home offers a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care, delivered by a highly skilled team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents.
At Aspen Grange, the team has undergone thorough dementia-specific training and is committed to providing specialised care that meets the unique needs of individuals living with dementia.
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Care Provided by Aspen Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 49 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day 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
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Welford Healthcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sharon Thompson(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (49)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
Visiting
- Aspen Grange Care Home is thrilled to welcome visitors. Visitors encouraged to visit loved ones dedicated team members always available to greet them with a warm welcome.
Parking
- Aspen Grange Care Home understands that convenience is key when visiting loved ones, which is why parking is hassle-free, offering on-site parking, completely free of charge.
Aspen Grange Reviews (100)
Aspen Grange has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aspen Grange has 100 reviews.
The food is home cooked and very tasty.
There is an almost constant flow of drinks, fruit and cake/biscuits offered to the clients, amazing! Most clients have lunch in the communal dining room/kitchen which encourages interaction between the clients and staff. Entertainment takes many forms such as local singers, animal visits etc. Also, small groups of children of varying ages accompanied by an adult leader often visit.
A good place to be if you have to go into care.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the warm, caring atmosphere, the home-cooked meals, and the variety of activities on offer. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, valued, and engaged. Your kind comments...
Building is well maintained and rooms and communal areas are always clean.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that your relative is well cared for and that you find the staff attentive and the environment clean and well maintained. Your comments are very much appreciated, thank you
The staff always address any problem that arises promptly
The home keep me updated on any thing that they think i need to know
I cannot thank the staff enough
I am so glad he is living a life of care & support in Aspen Grange
We are delighted to hear about the positive improvements your husband has made during his time at Aspen Grange. Supporting our residents to live fulfilling lives while providing high-quality care and support is our priority, so it is incredibly rewarding to know this has made such a difference to...
The management and staff at the home are lovely and give outstanding care and help with julia needs and also helpful advice for us .
Julia is very well cared for always dressed nice has her hair and feet done .
The food is very good .
The entertainment team are so good always something on in the lounge which is very hard work for them.
I cannot thank the team who work long hours non stop for all there kindness and caring for my mother in law as they chat to her all the time.
I am informed regularly about any changes or up dates for julia.
Thank you so much
Angela .
Your kind words about our care, hospitality, activities, and management teams mean a great deal to us. We are especially pleased that you feel well informed and supported, and that you have confidence in the care we provide for Julia. Our staff work incredibly hard to ensure every resident feels...
Mum has been a resident at aspen Grange for over two years. The staff have been supportive and understanding of her needs throughout this time. The level of care, both professional and friendly, has been outstanding. It feels as if the size of the home (number of residents and staffing ratio) is ideal with Mum not being lost as just another resident.
Thank you for your kind words, these mean a lot to myself and the staff.
My stepmum has been at Aspen Grange for some time now, and the standard of care that she receives is more than we could have asked for. The staff are attentive and friendly, and given the circumstances, my stepmum is happy and well cared for. There is plenty to keep her stimulated, and if there are any issues we are informed immediately. As a family we are grateful for everything they do.
Thank you very much for your kind words, I will share your comments with all the staff, thank you :)
My brother and I were greeted on arrival by cheerful and courteous staff. We were pleased to find our relative (resident) in the home looking comfortable and relaxed. She was also looking well cared for. The staff were admirably patient and kind in manner. The decor & atmosphere was clean, bright and welcoming. We greatly admired the professionalism of all the staff we encountered.
Thank you very much for your kind review, your feedback will be shared with our staff.
My mum has been at Aspen Grange for just over a year. My sister, husband and I are very pleased with her care. She has a nice ensuite room, the carers are amazing, so helpful, and friendly. They look after her hygiene needs and make her laugh, and encourage her to sit in the lounge. Nearly all the carers we see have been there since mum moved in. The nurses are great at keeping on top of her medical needs, even when she spits her pills out.
Thank you for the lovely review, we are glad that you are all happy with mums care at Aspen Grange.
My wife has now spent the first month in Aspen Grange. To date, I cannot fault facilities, management, carers, cleaners, cleanliness and comfort for the residents. Their food is adequate, with menus changing daily. There is a lovely garden with tables, chairs and gazebos for residents and families to enjoy. Entertainment is provided most days. Dogs are allowed to visit also. My family and me are all in agreement, my wife is definitely in the right place to be cared for.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we are so glad you are happy and that your wife is happy living with us at Aspen Grange. I will pass on your lovely comments to the staff. Thank you
Maintence is well attended to and the Home are quite amenable to hanging pictures etc on the walls for you.
The Home provide a variety of stimulating activities and events, even feeding the birds in the garden which she enjoys watching from her room window. The home is always clean and secure.
All in all, a much much better care home than the previous home in Chelmsford that Mother was in that was also more expensive.
Thank you very much for such a lovely review, I will share your comments with the team
My step mother in law is being well cared for at Aspen Grange. The staff manage her dementia extremely well and she is much more happy and content than she was before she arrived at Aspen Grange. The staff go the extra mile to engage with her and provide activities which she enjoys.
Thank you very much for your lovely review, I will ensure that this is passed on to all the staff.
My wife is being treated very well
The staff looking after my wife care for her so well
I have no worries she is being look after
Wife seem happy and content
She is in the best place
Thank you very much for taking time to complete the review, this is very much appreciated, thank you.
I am extremely pleased with the care and respect that my mum and my dad get in Aspen Grange. The staff are very kind and caring and go out of their way to do everything possible for the residents. I have never gone into the care home and had to say I'm unhappy about one thing as they are very well cared for and would recommend this care home all the time.
Thank you so much for this review. It is a pleasure to care for mum and dad, I will pass on your comments to the staff.
Everything and everybody is brilliant, friendly, helpful, and commendable. Two minor gripes that sometimes go unnoticed - she's often slumped down too far in her chair and frequently hasn't swallowed the dispersible medication. Both issues are usually dealt with promptly by the staff.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We aim to ensure our residents are safe, comfortable, and happy and I am glad our staff respond quickly when required.
My mother is a long-term resident and whenever I raise an issue with the staff regarding a request from my mother it is dealt with quickly and efficiently. The rooms are spacious and I find all the staff very helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, I will ensure this is passed onto the staff.
The home is always clean and sweet smelling, and the food always looks good.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this review; I will pass on the lovely comments to the team.
Aspen Grange is a care home offering full support for my Stepmother who has severe dementia and has been residing there now for almost 6 months. They are able to cope with her behavioral changes and provide good hygiene and personal care that fully meets her needs.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete a review for us.
My dad was only in the home for 5 days before he sadly passed away, the care he received over this period was excellent, the manager of the home was very understanding and put our minds at ease, as we were very apprehensive about my dad going into a home, we couldn't have asked for better care for him, l would highly recommend this home for any person suffering from dementia.
Thank you so much for this review, it was a pleasure to meet you as a family and a pleasure to look after your father, it's just a shame he wasn't with us long.
It was never the plan for my husband to move to a care home as we always wanted to care for him at home but the staff made the decision much easier to make and despite initial reservations it was the right decision to make.
Thank you very much for the lovely review, we have all been amazed at his determination to succeed in trying new things again.
The care home is extremely clean and tidy with a very cosy feel.
The care and attention given to my mum is excellent.
Thank you to all staff.
Thank you for the lovely review, it is so nice to see Mum coming out of her room now and taking part in the activities, she is a different person now to the lady that came to us 6 months ago.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Aspen Grange
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Aspen Grange
Meet the Team (1)

I joined Aspen Grange as Manager at the end of January 2020. Having worked in the care sector for over 20 years, I have extensive experience as the registered manager of three previous care homes. These include residential and nursing settings, including supporting people living with dementia.
I have personal experience of looking after a family member with dementia, so I understand the impacts of the condition from both sides. My journey in care began as a care assistant 21 years ago, working my way to Home Manager, having achieved my Registered Manager award.
I am a firm believer in person-centred care to achieve a good quality of life for our residents. With the right care and environment, you can truly make a positive change in residents’ lives. I’m looking forward to working with my team and being part of the Aspen Grange Family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen Grange
What types of Care is Aspen Grange registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Aspen Grange have?
There are 49 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Aspen Grange?
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, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Aspen Grange to the centre of Braintree?
0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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