
I would highly recommend Cherry Wood to anyone looking for a loved one to be cared for.L C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Cherry Wood Grange is an outstanding care home.Andrew K(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

we have a Mum who is secure, confident and above all happy in her surroundings!M D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I would highly recommend Cherry Wood to anyone looking for a loved one to be cared for.L C(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Cherry Wood Grange is an outstanding care home.Andrew K(Son-in-law of Resident/Service User)

we have a Mum who is secure, confident and above all happy in her surroundings!M D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Cherry Wood Grange Care Home provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care in beautiful surroundings. The award-winning team is dedicated to making every day meaningful for their residents by delivering personalised, compassionate care.
There is a varied schedule of stimulating activities to suit all interests and abilities; from art lessons, to choir practice, yoga and mindfulness classes, sensory therapies and live music performances. Residents are supported to enjoy regular outings...
Care Provided by Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Cherry Wood Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cherry Wood 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
- Carebase
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sue Smith (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2017
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Visiting
- Resident's loved ones are always welcome. There are no restrictions on visiting hours/days.
Parking
- Free on-site parking is available.
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home Reviews (94)
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cherry Wood Grange Care Home has 94 reviews.
I can't explain how happy we are that we chose Cherry wood Grange from the day my father in law arrived in 2025 to now (July 2026) the support he has received has been impeccable, he has completely thrived since being in here. He was so frail when he arrived now he is healthy and so so happy here. He is completely at ease here and loves being here. The staff are not actually like staff, but more like friends + family. I honestly can't thank them all enough.
I am happy with the family atmosphere in the care home. My husband is living his best life considering his health. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to give us both support. I visit my husband 5 days a week so I get a good overall view.
Dad was a resident at Cherry Wood Grange for a little over 14 months. Dad had a great time joining in with many activities with enthusiasm. The staff were always encouraging and supportive and latterly when Dad became very ill the care that Dad received was first class.
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is excellent, they go above and beyond to care for my dad and he is very happy there.
All staff very welcoming and friendly. Caring staff are kept up to date with mum's needs, current medication and hospital visits.Mum's care is exemplary. Staff are very reassuring and try very hard to stop mum worrying about her situation.
I very much wanted my mother to go into Cherrywood Grange as I had heard such positive things and I am delighted to say I have not been disappointed, Mum joined eight months ago and the care has been excellent from day one, with staff understanding Mum's needs and caring for her so well and with dignity. I have been very impressed with the daily activities programme and the Lifestyle team are the best. The management and admin teams are very friendly, caring and supportive and are always happy to make time for you should you have any concerns.
My friend enjoys the Art class, visiting the cafe Bistro, the hair salon, the garden, the prayer club and the knitting club and has made a good friendship with a fellow resident. I most heartily recommend this home .
The staff at Cherry Wood Grange are kind, warm and genuinely care about their residents and resident's family. Everyone was keen to meet my Dad and actively asked questions about his likes, dislikes and the things that may upset him. Cherry Wood Grange has created a family feel that resident's family are also included in.
The communication has been excellent! I live a long way from this care home and my only weekly communication with my Dad is via video call. Day and night staff have helped me to have video calls with my Dad that fit around my working day and I don't feel like I'm being a nuisance when I call, which is lovely.
Cherry Wood Grange work really, hard to give their residence a life full of rich experiences and activities.
I feel hopeful for my Dad's future and don't worry continuously about him.
Thank you
All the ladies are lovely and caring and Mum is very comfortable and enjoys going out on the trips.
The staff are all friendly, helpful and kind. I cannot speak too highly about the way my father has been cared for. There is nothing that is too much trouble and during what is a difficult period the care staff have always had time to keep the family informed. I have already recommended the home to a friend who's mum now lives here.
Can not fault any staff or carers. Nursing staff are very caring and loving. Building very clean and warm.
An amazing experience as always.
I am pleased the home got therapy for my husband. Excellent care. Good and caring staff. Lovely and clean home.
This care home is exceptional, from cleanliness through to care provision. Staff and management are caring and thorough. Atmosphere is always friendly and professional and all residents appear happy and settled.
Cherry Wood Grange is always very clean and the range of food options is extensive. The important thing for me is that mum is well cared for with awareness of her needs and feelings.
The care that Cherry Wood Grange Care Home and all the team have provided for my mum has been outstanding and life changing. I will forever be grateful and sing this care home's praises. My mum was giving up in her previous home and she has come here and been given a second chance at life. Her smile has returned and that's all thanks to this home and the wonderful staff. Thank you.
I am writing this review on behalf of myself and my sisters. Our mum has resided at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home for 5 and a half years, initially on Dementia Floor and more recently on Nursing. Very sadly, she has now died but I really have to compliment the nurses, carers and whole team at Cherry Wood for the exemplary care our mum received. The whole family at Cherry Wood work very hard to provide a loving and caring environment and cared for mum as if she were their own. The team and particularly the highly skilled nurses supported us through the difficult days before mum died, with expertise, care, kindness, practical help and lovely hugs when we needed them. Throughout her years at Cherry Wood, we have felt listened to and supported as mum's condition progressed. Cherry Wood is a great credit to your company.
I feel very happy knowing my father is looked after so very well. All the staff are wonderful and extremely caring.
The warm and friendly atmosphere, the staff were amazing and treated our mum with love respect and dignity with her care. They always had time to talk to us, offer their support to us and the family and listen to our wishes. The staff showed love, affection and dedication supporting us when mum passed away. They really care for the residents and show that they care. Thank you everyone.
We are so pleased Mum was cared for at Cherry Wood Grange. The management and staff are second to none. Not only did they look after Mum in a caring and dignified way, they also always looked after us, her family too. From the moment you come into reception until you leave, it is just amazing. Every little detail is thought about. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 November 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (0)
- 05 Jun 2026
Residents at a care home in Chelmsford got taken back to happy memories of holidays in Turkey as part of a popular initiative designed to celebrate the diverse cultures of...
- 10 Mar 2026
A care home in Chelmsford has hosted its own version of the famous Crufts dog show to honour the Pets as Therapy dogs who regularly visit the residents at the...
- 22 Dec 2025
A care home’s café that offers a meeting place for people with dementia and their carers has won a prestigious community award. On Wednesday (December 3), the team at Cherry...
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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Carebase
- 03 Dec 2025Recipient: Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cherry Wood Grange Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Our kind and caring home manager Sue has worked in health and social care for almost 30 years and has a wealth of experience in strategic and operational roles. Sue spent much of her career at Runwood Homes, where, as their Regional Care Director, she commissioned and established new homes for the care group.
A natural leader, Sue enjoys leading and supporting her team and strives for excellence in delivering compassionate care.
During her career, Sue has been Regional Care Director for Runwood as well as ran three large care homes for older people, consistently achieving improved Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings. She has also held specialist roles within Operations, Marketing and Customer Care.
Speaking about her role at Cherry Wood Grange, Sue said: “I’m proud to lead our wonderful, skilled and caring team. Our focus is on providing consistent, high-quality, care tailored to individual needs. Nothing makes me happier than seeing our resident’s enjoying life with us and the reassurance that this gives our families.”
When not looking after our treasured residents, Sue enjoys travelling with her husband, having explored much of the UK in their motorhome. She also loves to spend time with her grown-up children and her 9 grandchildren! She likes to relax by gardening, writing poems and practising photography.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
What types of Care is Cherry Wood Grange Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cherry Wood Grange Care Home have?
There are 66 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home?
Smoking not permitted, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cherry Wood Grange Care Home to the centre of Chelmsford?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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