Barchester Oak Grange Care Home

Mollington Grange, Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester CH1 6NP
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  • Barchester Oak Grange Care Home, Chester
Oak Grange has been specifically designed to provide high quality residential and nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia.

The 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious meals and a range of daily activities, including a choice of therapeutic approaches.

Together with the lively social calendar, this helps stimulate residents’ minds, keeping them engaged and positive.

Oak Grange also offers respite care services for those in need of a short break, as well as day care services.

Residents living with dementia are supported in the dedicated Memory Lane Community, which has been specifically designed to help people retain independence, choice and dignity.

Features. such as sensory gardens, with low-risk walkways, and activity kitchens, are there to enable people to engage in life’s everyday pleasures.

Oak Grange has become a focus for the local community within Mollington, developing relationships with schools, as well as leading and participating in community activities and events.

The home boasts dedicated GP services, domiciliary dental care, eye care, podiatry services.

Oak Grange also offers a hair and beauty salon, coffee bistro, Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the building, and cinema and minibus.
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Care Provided by Barchester Oak 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 70 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1600

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. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Oak Grange Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Barchester Oak Grange Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Barchester Oak Grange Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Anna Paule (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Visiting

  • By appointment

Parking

  • Off road private car park adjacent to the home, level access for wheelchair and disability

Barchester Oak Grange Care Home Reviews (89)

9.8

Barchester Oak Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Oak Grange Care Home has 89 reviews.

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Review from Mary L (Resident) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy here and always have been. I am getting old now and don't seem to attend everything like I used to do.
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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My other is cared for in an appropriate kind, caring and dignified fashion. ( seen by family members)
Mum has late stage of dementia and her behaviour can be a bit challenging, especially regarding personal hygiene! Knowing the person helps. Mum now accepts help/assistance with drinks and meals. Sadly
there seems to be a high turnover of care staff and this is not ideal, as residents relate well to regular staff i.e continuity and understanding particular needs.
Housekeeping can an issue on occasions. However, much needs doing regularly and a lot is expected.
Reply from Carol Curtis, General Manager at Barchester Oak Grange Care Home
Thank you for your review and comments. It is nice to hear that you feel your mother is cared for so well. We have recently recruited a number of experienced staff, to compliment the team that we have…read more
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Review from Brian H (Friend of Resident) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my friend. I find the home like a small hotel and the staff are very friendly and caring and are very attentive to the residents.
Reply from Carol Curtis, General manager at Barchester Oak Grange Care Home
Thank you for your review and the positive comments made about Oak Grange. We endeavour to deliver a personal and family orientated atmosphere and through your comments, we are succeeding.
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Review from Andrew S (Son of Resident) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has been welcomed by all staff and residents. He feels comfortable and safe, which to the family is a great relief. He is eating well and enjoys the great variety of food. Mum has been having lunch with dad and is enjoying their time together in a nice environment. All the staff are caring and considerate.
Reply from Carol Curtis, General manager at Barchester Oak Grange Care Home
Thank you for your review. We are pleased that you are happy with us helping your parents to continue to enjoy their times together.
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Review from B B (Sister of Resident) published on 2 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer in May 2015 and as she has no family nearby and could not cope with just carers, she moved into Oak Grange, she has put on two stone in weight and has been extremely well looked after. In October she was told of a misdiagnosis and has never had cancer! The
fees are very high, considering she has not made use of the carers for several months, but we have regarded this as a period of convalescence and she is now much better. She is just purchased an apartment in a retirement living block in Chester.
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Review from David K (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Oak Grange is a really good home - and seems well run.


Compared to many homes that I have seen, it is clearly at the top end of the market in terms of facilities, cleanliness, and activities, etc. The staff are also caring and attentive. They treat mum in a genuinely friendly and caring way.


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every home was like this, there would be few concerns about how care homes for the elderly are run, although the charges reflect the quality of facilities and general level of care.


Sometimes I wonder if formal reviews/care plans for Mum involve other family members enough - but I when I have raised concerns any issues have been resolved to my satisfaction.

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Review from Phoebe K (Resident) published on 15 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Comfortable, attentive, food available, staff good, bed hard, no electric blanket therefore cold. Not interested in activities.
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Review from Jennie W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The design of the building is excellent, bright airy with large rooms. Rooms are well decorated, all with patio doors. Lovely back garden which is sunny and private dining rooms allow clients to have their own table, which look out onto the garden.
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Review from Helen H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum is very happy at Oak Grange and has been from day one. Oak Grange is always clean and the staff always attentive, helpful and kind. I have recommended this home to other people and felt confident that Oakg range would provide reassurance for them, at what can be a difficult time.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.756)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.756) out of 10 for Barchester Oak Grange Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.756 for Barchester Oak Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 221 Ratings = 4.756
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Oak Grange Care Home is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 Aug 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (5)

Sarah

Sarah Butler

Job Title: Senior General Manager Joined: 2013

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am the Senior General Manager here at Oak Grange.


Thank you for taking the time to look further into what we have to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.


I qualified as a General Nurse in 2010 starting my career in the NHS before moving to the private sector in 2012, where I have worked my way to Unit Manager and eventually General Manager.


I have 10 years of experience working with older persons and those living with Dementia and am passionate about ensuring all of our Residents receive the best possible care and experience


We look forward to welcoming you to Oak Grange.

Alison

Alison Clark

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager Joined: 2017

Hi, my name is Ali and I am the Deputy Home Manager here at Oak Grange.


I bring to the team many years of experience ensuring high standards of care are delivered to our Residents. We work together as a team and I work closely with the home's General Manager.


Please come and visit us and see what Oak Grange has to offer.

Simon

Simon Burns

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2020

Hi there, I'm Simon and I am the Head Chef.


I have worked at Oak Grange since 2020, my team provide a high standard of cuisine for our Residents and believe mealtimes are a special time for our Residents to socialise and have some fun.


I enjoy talking to the Residents every day to ensure I am up to date with their preferences.

Roni

Roni Paynter

Job Title: Lead Activities Co-ordinator Joined: 2023

Hi, My name is Roni and I am the Lead Activities coordinator here at Oak Grange. The well-being and happiness of each Resident are at the forefront of everything we do, and I am committed to upholding these values as your Activities Co-ordinator.


Having worked in various care settings and possessing a passion for enhancing the lives of older adults, I bring a wealth of experience and creativity to the role. My primary objective is to create a vibrant and engaging activities programme that caters to the unique interests, abilities and preferences of each Resident.


Together, we will embark on a journey of discovery, enjoyment and companionship. From engaging social events and group outings to stimulating cognitive exercises and creative pursuits, our goal is to ensure that there is always something for everyone to look forward to.


Furthermore, I am here not only as an Activities coordinator but also as a friend and confidant, I encourage open communication, suggestions, and feedback from each Resident and their families.

Becca

Becca Clark

Job Title: Administration Assistant Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Becca and I am the Administration Assistant at Oak Grange, I will likely be one of the first faces you see when you arrive at the home and you’ll always receive a cheery smile and a warm welcome.


I have been part of the team since 2022 when I joined as a part-time General Assistant whilst studying my A Levels. I have worked in most departments so have knowledge from all perspectives and I am able to share this with potential families/residents when they visit.


In September 2023 I was delighted to be appointed as Admin Assistant and the opportunity to continue my education in Business Studies, NVQ Level 3. I feel valued and part of the team and love that I can grow and develop in such a wonderful nurturing environment.

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