
Kind, loving support from all the staff.R W(Son of Resident/Service User)

I am very happy with the home, which has exceeded my expectations.Y B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff, including the management team, have gone out of their way to be helpful.L H(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Kind, loving support from all the staff.R W(Son of Resident/Service User)

I am very happy with the home, which has exceeded my expectations.Y B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff, including the management team, have gone out of their way to be helpful.L H(Husband of Resident/Service User)

Situated in the delightful town of Harpenden with a direct train to Central London, Lea Grange Care Home is located on Coldharbour Lane, a short drive from the town centre. With lots to do, Harpenden is a bustling mix of independent and high street shops and restaurants, with the nearby districts of Batford, Southdown and Luton Road providing plenty to explore.
Lea Grange Care Home delivers 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and...
Care Provided by Lea 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 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- 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 home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.
This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.
For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.
Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Lea Grange Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lea 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
- Porthaven Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Teresa Torres (Regional Support Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site.
Lea Grange Care Home Reviews (32)
Lea Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lea Grange Care Home has 32 reviews.
My mum became a resident at Lea Grange Harpenden, having been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. I can't thank Sarah and Theresa enough for going above and beyond to make mum's residency possible. The welcome that she received and the way staff made her feel comfortable on arrival was amazing. The nursing team are so lovely and my mum repeatedly says that they treat her with such dignity; they're gentle and make her feel safe. The chefs and catering team provide lovely food and are always so polite when coming to see what mum wants. They'll always rustle up something else for her if necessary. The room is always cleaned so well as is the rest of Lea Grange. Again, the cleaning staff are so polite. I can't recommend Lea Grange enough. In such a sad moment, mum could not be in better hands.
Thank you for your heartfelt review of Lea Grange. It is wonderful that our team have helped your Mum with feeling comfortable and respected in our home and that you are happy too - we will pass this on to our team. It is an honour to care for your Mum, if you need anything else from our team please do not hesitate to contact us.
Coming into Lea Grange is like coming into an extension of our home as it is so friendly and welcoming. All the staff are polite and helpful whilst maintaining professionalism.
Thank you for your review of Lea Grange. We are glad to hear that our home is so welcoming and that you are also happy with our team.
We have never had a bad experience of Lea Grange Care Home. My parents are very well cared for and the staff are lovely. Nothing is left to wish for regarding their care and well being.
Thank you for your kind review of Lea Grange. We are pleased to hear that your parents are happy in our home.
Lea Grange Care Home is welcoming and very friendly. The staff are kind, well qualified and caring. The food is varied and always acceptable although occasionally not hot enough if meant to be !
Thank you for your review of Lea Grange. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted that our team have been so helpful.
it was friendly happy and had a great feel about the place there were smiling faces and laughter all around just the tonic my husband needed
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased that your husband is enjoying his stay at Lea Grange and that you are happy with our home too.
In the two weeks I have been here I have found the staff excellent - very willing and pleasant. My room is perfect, thank you. The meals have been good and I have enjoyed the company of other residents. This is a lovely place for people to come as residents and I would certainly recommend it if asked. Thank you for my stay here.
Thank you for your kind review. It is great to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Please do visit again soon for coffee and a catch up.
My father came to Lea Grange in September 2024 when it had newly opened. We were amazed how beautiful the care home was like a hotel! Being the first resident my family have got to know the staff very well and we visit regularly. The environment is so friendly and welcoming. Most importantly has been the standard of care. The staff are the heart of the home. They combine professionalism with great kindness. A year ago we moved my mother here from her previous home and she has blossomed greatly. She was initially hesitant but actively enjoys the daily routine and staff communications with families is excellent. The care quality and environment is better than we could have hoped for. My parents feel a true sense of belonging.
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us your heartwarming feedback. It is a pleasure to have your lovely parents with us, and I am thrilled to hear they feel settled and cared for.
My father has received excellent care during his months stay. The staff have been very attentive and my father has been happy at the home!
I am glad to hear your father enjoyed his time at Lea Grange. Please do pop in soon for coffee and a catch up!
Following a stressful few weeks in which my husband's health and mobility declined, I took the decision to ring Lea Grange Care Home. From the first time I spoke to the client services manager and residential dementia care manager I felt completely reassured that the facilities and help that are available at the home would be of huge benefit to my husband. Whilst he has only recently moved in, the care and kindness he has received has been excellent. He is settling in well and joining in the many activities that are on offer. Thank you to everyone who has made this very difficult time so much less stressful for both of us.
I am glad to hear we were able to provide the support and reassurance you needed during such a difficult time.
I stayed for four weeks after breaking my wrist. Lea Grange is very friendly and everyone is helpful. The facilities are excellent and the food is good. The carers are very kind and competent.
We really appreciate your kind words about Lea Grange. You are always welcome to pop in for a coffee with us!
The care on the Dementia floor has been really positive and responsive. The Dementia Manager and her team are brilliant and clearly know the residents well. Even before mum moved in, the Customer Services Manager made us feel welcome and supported, which took away so much of the stress around the move.
Mum now joins in with activities, has made friends, and often tells me how much she likes the staff. It also really stands out that wherever we are in the home, staff know mum by name - that personal touch means a lot.
The home is always spotlessly clean and has a relaxed, caring feel. There's clearly a lot of thought and professionalism behind everything they do. As a family, we feel very grateful and reassured knowing mum is safe, happy and well cared for
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us such heart-warming feedback. It fills me with pride to hear you speak so highly of our team and home. It is a joy to have your lovely mum with us here at Lea Grange.
Overall I would definitely recommend Lea Grange whether for respite care or longer term care.
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review. I am glad to hear you were pleased with the experience.
I just want to say how amazing all the carers have been since my Grandmother Ruby has come to stay. The family have felt so comfortable knowing she is in good caring hands. Our Grandmother/mother is so precious to us all so it means a lot to us the great care she is getting. I would like to say Ivy-Rose has been amazing and honestly treats our Ruby as her own family such a kind hearted person and also a massive thanks to Rebecca who I've seen taking good care of our loved one in great respect. Also Jorge and Mary who are always also so kind too. Thank you to Lea Grange for making this hard time in our lives a little easier we appreciate it so much x
Thank you for your five-star feedback. It is a joy to have your grandmother with us, and we cherish her greatly. I will be sure to pass your feedback on to the named individuals, who I have no doubt will appreciate your kind words greatly.
Mum initially came to Lea Grange for respite/rehab following a fall at home and a hospital stay. It did not take her long to feel settled at Lea Grange and she decided not to return to her flat. She has very much appreicated the care and support from all the staff, making new friends and joining in activities. Mum also appreicated the lovely meals. All round she is so much happier. Thank you.
It is great to hear your mum enjoyed her time with us so much that she decided to stay - it is a pleasure to have her with us!
From start to finish, with the management and all the staff at Lea Grange (including receptionists, carers, nurses, cooks, cleaners), our experience of Lea Grange was excellent.
Everyone played their part extremely well - we were very impressed with how kind, professional, personable, thorough and willing to help everyone was - making Mother's residency and our visits as comfortable as they could possibly be in the circumstances.
Mother's own priorities were warmth and comfort, and she was always kept super-warm and super-comfortable.
In our period of grieving, it continues to be a huge comfort to us to know that Mother could not have been anywhere better than Lea Grange.
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us your feedback during such a difficult time. It was an honour to care for your mother, and we miss her dearly. Please know you are always welcome at Lea Grange.
Lea Grange Care Home is wonderful. From the moment you walk through the door, it feels like a hug - warm, welcoming, and full of kindness. My mum has settled in so well; she originally went in for respite care but has been so happy there that she's decided to stay permanently. The staff are genuinely caring and nothing is ever too much trouble. The home is spotless, the food is gorgeous, and the atmosphere is full of love and comfort. They don't just care for the residents; they care for the families too. I can't recommend Lea Grange highly enough.
Thank you for providing such a shining review of our home and team. It is important to us that we provide support not only our residents but their loved ones too, so it is great to hear you feel cared for by our team.
I would happily recommend the Lea Grange.
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoy visiting Lea Grange. We appreciate your understanding. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
Mum spent the last 9 months of her life at Lea Grange. It was a difficult time as she suffered from severe vascular dementia but the staff were unfailingly kind and caring and we always had a warm reception. Would recommend unreservedly.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review of Lea Grange. It was an honour to care for your mum and we are thinking of you and your family at this time. You are always welcome at Lea Grange.
I've been very impressed with Lea Grange Care Home. Their care is excellent and the property is a really lovely place. Its beautifully decorated and laid out. Staff are amazing too!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review of Lea Grange. Your feedback means a lot to our team and is truly appreciated.
Such a beautiful care home, it's like a hotel, decor is great. Staf are outstanding, we love visiting. Entertainment is fantastic for everyone so much to keep them going and involved in lots of activities. A member of staff welcomes you in with such a lovely smile. The senior manager, and got so much energy and helps everyone always there for everyone help to join in with everything, smiles and a very happy person she is in the right job.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It is an honour to care for your loved one, and we are delighted to hear that you have a positive impression of Lea Grange.
Bed Vacancies
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News (19) & Events (0)
- 01 Sep 2026
There was a big crowd to win over at our talent show, with our acts being made up of members of our teams. Our residents invited their loved ones, leaving...
- 27 Jul 2026
What a fantastic Wimbledon event we had at Lea Grange! Our amazing chef and team put together a delightful buffet for our residents and guests, complete with a scrumptious strawberry...
- 14 Jul 2026
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Top 10 Medium Provider by later life care platform Lottie. Lottie's winners are selected based on a robust, data-driven...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 14 Jul 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
- 13 May 2026Recipient: Lea Grange Care Home
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Porthaven Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Lea Grange Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Sarah Hall, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Lea Grange.
Having cared for my mother for 17 years, I have first-hand experience looking after individuals living with dementia, and I know how important finding the right care for a loved one is.
I am happily married and have three wonderful sons, and we all enjoy going on holiday and spending time together socialising and entertaining. I am very much a people person and like building relationships. I am also a keen horse lover!
Frequently Asked Questions about Lea Grange Care Home
What types of Care is Lea 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 Lea Grange Care Home have?
There are 63 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lea Grange Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, 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 Lea Grange Care Home to the centre of Harpenden?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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