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Blandford Grange Care Home

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7DE
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without fail I leave feeling comforted she is in such good caring hands.Penny D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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This support will stay with me always. Staff had gone above and beyondL D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Blandford Grange Care Home, Blandford Forum
Blandford Grange Care Home, Blandford Forum

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,590From £1,640
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,590From £1,640
Nursing CareFrom £1,590From £1,640
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,590From £1,640

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

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)

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9.4

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.

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Review from D M (Niece of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My uncle was looked after extremely well for over two years.

The staff were friendly and helpful and took great care of him.

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Review from Laurence B (Brother of Resident) published on 25 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care and attention were given to my dear brother within his hour of need during his period of illness. A special thanks to all the staff at The Grange Care Home particularly his nurse who made my brothers stay there comfortable and well cared for.

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Review from Elizabeth C (Wife of Resident) published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been looked after very well.
I go often and notice a lot of care, love and respect on the 2nd floor.

The activities side is, however, very poor now.

Reply from Tilla Wagner, Home Manager at Blandford Grange Care Home

Thank you for the lovely review. We take pride in our home and the care we deliver. We are aware of the compromised activities at present, however, we are working with our recruitment team to ensure this is hugely improved as quickly as possible.

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Review from Marguerite B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been well cared for, she is respected, her needs are met.
A shame for us that her dementia has worsened. As mum cannot understand, we just to enjoy colouring, as she did not want to before. She still recognises us.

Mum likes her food, would like to be able to phone at weekends directly, cannot be manned.

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Review from J S (Friend of Resident) published on 17 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers are very good but one lady is outstanding for her complete understanding and care for my friend (of 40 years).

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Review from George H (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother moved to Blandford Grange Care Home top floor in April 2016 into a room without a carpet, which although initially, we felt was disappointing, turned out to be a good thing as mum was very good at spilling food and drink everywhere. The room was large and airy with a great view of the school, its grounds, woods and church across the river through a large window.

The care has been consistent and very good and if the floor wasn't always clean, this was more than made up for by the attentive needs and attention to mum's comfort and needs.

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Review from Jean P (Wife of Resident) published on 20 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the level of care provided by the staff. Their approach is kind and they ensure that my husband is cared for in a dignified way. Staff are approachable and listen to any concerns. His room is kept clean and tidy with a wonderful view that benefits his emotional health.

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Review from Ruth K (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Blandford Grange are all very good, caring people, taking care of my mother's every need daily. It is a comfort to me and the family as we are unable to give this care to Mum 24/7 ourselves.

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Review from J R (Partner of Resident) published on 12 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My partner has only been in residence for a month. He appears to be content to be confined to his room (due to his state of health) now that I have customised his room with TV, video recorder, paintings, books etc. He appreciates the snacks and drinks that I bring him in daily as he is used to a much wider variety of food. I did supply management with a list of his preferred food but I am unsure whether or not the catering staff refers to this.

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Review from S VDA (Wife of Resident) published on 9 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very caring.
Resolve any issues.
Excellent facilities.

Calm atmosphere.

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Review from M F (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Despite the often extremely challenging dementia issues of residents, staff at Blandford Grange are unerringly kind, compassionate and caring, as well as being professional and efficient.

I visited my mother at all times of day and night and always met with warmth and generosity of spirit, whichever staff members were on duty. Relationships between residents and carers were such that one could see the fondness in both directions. My mother dies peacefully and in comfort, for which I am grateful.

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Review from J W (Wife of Resident) published on 21 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has only been at The Grange for a very short while, but I am very pleased with his care. He seems very settled and calm. They are so kind, helpful and nothing seems to be too much trouble. They do excellent work under very difficult conditions and have unlimited patience - it takes special people to carry out the continued daily problems and they do it with grace, understanding and I admire them immensely.

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Review from G C (Husband of Resident) published on 17 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife stays at Blandford Grange for 2 to 3 weeks about 6 times a year for respite for me.
I do not visit as I am away on business during those times. Others visit and their reports are always positive and reassuring. My wife always seems happy, entertained by their activities and maintained in health.

I really appreciate it.

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Review from Gordon F (Husband of Resident) published on 13 July 2017 Submitted via Website
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Sunday 9th July was my wife's 86th birthday. The staff decorated the area in which my wife was sitting - it all looked very festive. The staff entered the room singing Happy Birthday, encouraging other residents to join in, carrying a beautifully iced decorated cake. My wife showed her delight and looked most impressed, blew out the candles and enjoyed a slice of cake.

The staff were brilliant - they did all they could to enthuse everyone and created a really festive atmosphere. The best birthday my wife has celebrated for many years. Well done to everyone who contributed.

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Review from R H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother had resided in the above care home for over five and a half years when she became very ill in March 2017 and was admitted to hospital. Due to having dementia, she became very frightened and anxious once in hospital. The care home liaised with the hospital and myself in getting her back to the home as quickly as possible to treat her and look after her in familiar surroundings with people she knew. The care and kindness shown by all the staff in the last weeks of my mother's life were second to none. I can't thank them enough.

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Review from K L (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff provided good care to my mother, ensured she was nicely dressed in her own clothes, applied makeup, looked after her hair. They checked that she was comfortable and that she was eating well.

They always contacted us if they had any concerns about her.

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Review from Christopher H (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother having spent the last seven weeks in hospital and needed a nursing home for her living care. When we first approached Blandford Grange they were very helpful on giving advice and the care that they could provide. My mother moved in at the end of March and we have found that Blandford Grange has exceeded our expectations, and she has settled in very well.

All the staff have been very caring at all times, especially whilst moving into her new lovely room. The meals have been very good and varied to suit her diet. Her nursing care from leaving hospital has been superb and she is now enjoying life to the best of her capabilities.

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Review from Nigel O (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care, love and concern shown to my father during his residency has been second to none - the same care, love and concern has also been offered to his family, my mother in particular.

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Review from Philomena L (Wife of Resident) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband was a patient at Blandford Grange for three months or so. He was admitted from hospital for terminal care.

He was very happy there. As a retired registered nurse myself (ward sister and district nurse), I can't speak too highly of the care he received, for which I and my family are very grateful.

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Review from Tracey H (Resident / Service User) published on 11 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father came to Blandford Grange Care Home 2 months ago with complex nursing needs. We chose a room on the ground floor with views overlooking the garden. The care he has received since then has been exceptional. We will be forever grateful for the compassion and kindness that has been shown to my father and our family. This includes the nurses, carers, administration. Indeed we were constantly greeted by warm, friendly faces. Their connection to a great medical practice was very reassuring. My father had a 'peg feeding system' when he arrived so was unable to eat or drink, so I can't comment on the food but it always looked and smelt good!

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 July 2025
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  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (4)

Rachel Smith-Harrison
Rachel Smith-HarrisonJob Title:Home Manager

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.

Lauren Plummer
Lauren PlummerJob Title:Deputy Manager

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.

Donna Bishop
Donna BishopJob Title:Administrator

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 Cork
Sharon CorkJob Title:Head Chef

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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