
without fail I leave feeling comforted she is in such good caring hands.Penny D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This support will stay with me always. Staff had gone above and beyondL D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


without fail I leave feeling comforted she is in such good caring hands.Penny D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This support will stay with me always. Staff had gone above and beyondL D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


At Blandford Grange, care is about more than just meeting needs—it’s about creating a home where residents feel valued, supported, and safe. Located in the charming Georgian town of Blandford Forum, the home provides nursing, dementia, residential, and respite care, all tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.
The heart of Blandford Grange is its caring and dedicated team, led by an experienced manager. Providing 24-hour personalised support, the team ensures...
Care Provided by Blandford Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- 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 63 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blandford Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blandford 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Smith-Harrison(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
Blandford Grange Care Home Reviews (82)
Blandford Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.366) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blandford Grange Care Home has 82 reviews.
My mother was transferred here from the hospital at the beginning of March. At first, we were encouraged by the fact that this is a modern care home that seems to be providing care at the required standard. However, as time went by we became aware of a lack of information and communication. This was especially during the period that the home had Covid, when we were not kept abreast of the results that affected the visiting arrangements. Having been in the home a month the initial assessment was sent to the CHC Group without consultation or provision of a copy. We were told that there was no chance of us receiving funding because her needs were not great enough. Rather belatedly we have now been informed by the CHC that she is eligible for Nursing Care Funding although, as yet, the home has not made us aware of this. We have now moved my mother to a Care Home nearer to us and so far we have to say that the experience is totally different with much improved communication.
We are very grateful for your feedback, and we are sorry to hear you have not found our service up to your expectations. We reflect on each feedback and suggestions received to ensure lessons learned for the benefit of our service, residents and staff.
I visited a couple of months ago and quite rightly they were very strict about visits - taking lateral flow tests - wearing masks, gloves, aprons and restricting the visit to 20 mins outside - I felt safe and happy to be there. Even though my mum can't react to me being there she looked clean and well looked after.
The carers here are exceptional - I know I couldn't do their job and I am full of respect for them and all they do for our families and I'm sure for a low wage. If you do ever have to put a relative into a home this is the one for them.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of our home. It is very pleasing to read that you feel your mother is looked after well and that you are comforted by that knowledge. Our staff take great pride in the care they provide to our residents who are very much part of our own...
Mum deserved the very best we could do for her and believe me, that's exactly what she received from the manager and all the staff at Blandford Grange. It is so apparent that this isn't just their job, they are such caring lovely people and I felt safe in leaving our mum in their hands.
Thank you all from me and the family.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for our home in what must be a very difficult time for you and your family. Your mother and yourself will be missed by the staff and residents here and we will remember her fondly in so many ways. Thank you for your kind words which will be passed on to our staff.
I am very happy with the level of care my husband has received over the last 10 months. Nothing is too much trouble for the care and activity staff.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our home. We value the opinions of our relatives and friends and it is good to hear that you are having a positive experience.
It's been a difficult 18 months with Covid restrictions in place to maintain contact but the care home have done their best in difficult circumstances to ensure mum's safety and happiness. They have always been approachable and understanding. Mum enjoys her stay and is happy.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review about our home. As a home, we have had so much support from our relatives during the past 18 months, and we are very grateful for the positive manner in which our relatives have embraced all the changes with us. Your mother is a delight to...
Very difficult to make a full review as I have never been into the home all the time my sister was a resident there. Care seemed a little lacking at first but it improved vastly over the latter months.
Thank you very much for taking the time offering a review of the care we offered toward your sister for her time with us. It is sad that due to restrictions, you could not properly see the levels of care that we ensured were received. But as you mention, the overall care resulted in huge delight...
I cannot express how grateful I am to the staff at The Blandford Grange for the care they gave to my father. I felt so supported especially by the manager when my father passed away. This support will stay with me always. Staff had gone above and beyond in our time of need. My dad passed in peace, with dignity and feeling loved. I will be eternally grateful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of our home, especially during this difficult time for you and your family. Your father was well-liked and loved by all staff and we have fond memories of him, especially when he was still able to joke with everyone around him.
Her personality has changed so much in the time she has been at Blandford Grange. She laughs and smiles so much now - something that had been missing before. She loves people popping in to say hello and has a good laugh with everyone. Every need is tended to quickly and without fuss.
Thank you so much for your very kind review of our home. We are delighted to read that your mum seems to be so happy in our care and that her wellbeing has improved since being with us.
Very good.
Thank you very much for your kind review of our home.
It is a warm, friendly, and professional setting.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our home. Our staff value the views of our relatives and it is heartwarming to receive such positive comments.
My Dad has been in Blandford Grange for 2 years and I can honestly say he has been treated with the best care and compassion throughout by the carers. Especially now when visiting is not possible. He always seems so happy and loves the food. Although he is not quite so coherent as he was the video calls we have had with him are amazing as the activity team( one lovely lady in particular) make him so aware of who he is talking to and he interacts so well, with lots of smiles and memories. So to sum up I couldn't wish for my Dad to be in a better place.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home. We appreciate your kindness and the recognition given to the dedication of our staff. Our activities team have gone to great lengths to ensure that regular contact is maintained with our relatives through these changing times.
The staff are all friendly, professional, conscientious and nothing seems to be to much trouble for them.
One thing that doesn't get rated often is Communication, It was good to get relevant updated on things such as the Covid outbreak and what actions were being taken, which was a serious load off our minds. Being kept up to date with the homes/loved one's activities a having face time arranged kept us all sane.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our home and for your very kind words. Our residents are all part of our own extended families and it means the world to us when that is recognised. Your family will be missed by so many of us and your kindness to us during your own difficulties are much appreciated. We hope that we will be able to meet again when restrictions are being lifted.
March was the last time I was able to visit my parents. It's always a friendly and welcoming home. Staff are friendly, approachable and always ready to help with any request. Happy knowing my mother is being well looked after.
Thank you for your kind review of our home. We take pride in the care that we provide to our residents and being available for relatives when needed.
I am extremely happy with the love, care and attention my wife is receiving. The staff are always so kind and helpful when I phone during the current lockdown situation. I was recently sent a photograph and was delighted to see how well she looked.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of our home. We are happy to hear that you value the care your wife is receiving in our home.
The video calling throughout the difficult recent times has been an important factor in my mother's health. Two particular carers have been most helpful in accomodating these calls.
All the staff are doing a super job in a very demanding situation.
Blandford Grange responded to the pandemic in a highly effective lockdown before the slow government advice. I hope that they continue to have all the support they deserve.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review our home and for your kind words. We will pass the positive comments on to the staff. All our care staff and the activities team have worked extremely hard to ensure we maintain contact with relatives and friends during the lockdown.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your views on the home. We will pass the comments on to the staff. We appreciate the kindness shown to the home in your review especially during these difficult times.
My mum is very happy and it's great to be able to see her. She is always very praising of the staff and how they look after her.
Thank you very much for taking time to review our home. We are happy to hear that your mother speaks kindly of the way our staff is looking after her.
I have been so impressed by the levels of care and kindness shown. Wide-ranging activities, good food, clean environment. Strong management. Relatives kept well informed. Would strongly recommend this home.
Thank you for your very kind review of our home. We are particularly proud of the level of activities and contact that we are able to provide to our residents during this pandemic.
I found everyone so nice. My husband is well taken care of.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
As an observer I note this home is excellent, residents take time to settle in it's not their home but it is a place of safety.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 July 2025Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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News (5) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Blandford Grange Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

I am a dedicated home manager with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, starting as a nurse in 1997.
Since 2020, I’ve focused on providing exceptional care in nursing homes, ensuring residents live fulfilling lives in a supportive environment. Outside of work, I’m a proud mother of three and an avid marathon runner.

I’ve met incredible people here, and I love hearing the amazing stories from our residents. With my BSc in Adult Nursing, I’ve completed the End of Life Pathway course and Mental Health First Aider training, making a real difference in their lives.

Every day is different and always busy, but I enjoy keeping the residents safe and ensuring their well-being. I’ve completed Eroster Training, Sales Ledger Induction, and Show Round Training.

Sharon decided to work at Healthcare Homes as she wanted to get back into good old-fashioned cooking.
Prior to joining Healthcare Homes, Sharon was a head chef/Manager at a school for autistic children.
She believes you need to be passionate about your role, have very high standards and enjoys what you are doing. Be adaptable, reliable and friendly to be good in her role.
The favourite part of her working day is serving lunches to residents and receiving feedback from them and seeing residents enjoying their meals.
The biggest professional challenge in her career to date was making the decision to move to the care sector from the education sector. As it turned out, it has been the best decision she has ever made.
Sharon's biggest career highlight to date was preparing food for Princess Anne!
Qualities that make her stand out are being approachable, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.
Outside of work, she enjoys watching rugby and watching her son play rugby. She also enjoys music and playing darts.
Sharon looks forward to seeing residents and relatives enjoying their meals as it is a major part of their every daily lives at Blandford Grange.
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