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29 May 2026
Visited my great aunt for the first time since she moved in and I can't believe the difference in her, this home has done wonders. She has put on weight so the food is amazing. The care is splendid and she looked like a new woman thank you to all at Blandford Grange - wonderful.
12 May 2026
We have been incredibly grateful to Blandford Grange Care home for the exceptional care our uncle has received. From the very beginning, every member of staff has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely compassionate, creating an environment where both our Uncle and us as a family feel supported and
valued.
The level of care provided has been brilliant - it's clear that the staff take the time to understand each resident as an individual, and this personal approach has made such a difference to our uncle's happiness and wellbeing. Knowing he is in such attentive and capable hands gives us great peace of mind.
Food has been varied and plentiful and the activities have kept him stimulated. (He has enjoyed the music and singers coming in!)
His room is big and we are able to bring in personal belongings to make it feel like his home.
We have visited at different times throughout the day /evening and we always have had a positive experience.
Highly recommended! Thank you to you all!
06 May 2026
I think the carers are under too much pressure & are unable to care for the residents as they feel they should, especially during the day. I feel that there should be at least 2 more carers per floor.
The existing staff are good, but are doing 12 hour shifts & could benefit from extra carers,
especially at week-ends.
06 May 2026
Amazing staff management, Nurse's carer's cleaner's caterer's & maintenence man.
Everyone welcomed my mum & helped her settle in very well. Food is very good, plenty of it, & varied.
Staff are so helpful to all of us checking we are ok as well. Very pleasant surrounding, clean & well kept. Mum
loves the music entertainment
Thank you all so much, keep up the good work.
23 April 2026
Dad was transferred from hospital at short notice, he was in a very poor state of health, mentally and physically.
The staff at Blandford Grange could not have been more welcoming and their care of Dad has been examplary. He is now alert and fairly active for a 92 year old and always looks smartly
turned out.
Any problems are always brought to my attention quite promptly.
17 April 2026
Always very welcoming & helpful attend to issues when addressed in a prompt manor.
30 January 2026
All staff are very welcoming. Always keep me uptodate with my fathers condition. Careplan is regularly reviewed. I visit most days and I am always welcomed with a cup of coffee and cake/biscuit. The care/nursing staff are very good with my father who can be agitated at times. Medication is also
regularly reviewed.
Overall everybody is brilliant and very helpful. Would recommend to others.
29 January 2026
I have visited a resident for 6 months and I have found the staff extremely helpful and friendly
I would especially like to thank the admin clerk who always greets me with a friendly smile and always assists me with any concerns I may have regarding the resident always passes on my messages to the
relevant staff
She is very efficient and a great asset to the home
Any reported concerns are always acted upon immediately and the family of the resident are very happy with how this system works
The staff are very busy but always take the time to make me feel welcome .. offer me a cup of tea and cake
Over all I find the home is very good and reaches a high standard of care
27 January 2026
I moved my Grandma to the grange a week ago and the family are incredible. From the carers to the office staff. Donna & Lauren in the office have gone above and beyond with helping me navigate everything from paperwork to settling my grandma into the home. I can't fault it one bit. If you want your
family member to be safe, secure and supported then definitely go to the grange.
27 January 2026
My mother was looked after so well during the 1.5 years she was with you, until she sadly passed away. The staff, from management, to nurses and carers were all wonderfully attentive and caring up until the last.
I can highly recommend The Blandford Grange
24 December 2025
My mum received appalling care at Blandford Grange during her 5 week stay in the last weeks of her life. I cannot urge other relatives to avoid this home enough. She was not treated with respect or dignity and her care was unsafe. Her medications were not managed correctly and she was left in
risky situations. It breaks my heart that she suffered more than she needed to at this vulnerable time in her life. We launched complaints but their record keeping is so poor that investigation is almost impossible. I am just glad that we were able to get her moved to a better place to die where the managers and staff were professional and compassionate. The home she moved to even raised a safeguarding complaint as her transfer to them had been dangerously managed by Blandford Grange. The home is systemically poorly run with a culture that would take a complete overhaul to change. I am mistrustful of other reviews on this site - they bear no resemblance to an our experience
21 November 2025
Today good visit to see Mother
Halloween these nice atmosphere.
10 November 2025
Highly recommend Blandford Grange. From day 1, Mum received the best nursing care, sadly she was only there for 2 weeks before she died peacefully. We quickly felt part of her care and known by nurses/carers and made welcome. Very friendly place. Thank you.
23 October 2025
My wife, Janet, had to move here from another care-home about 4 weeks ago. She was pleased with the room they gave her and with the staffs general acceptance of her and their willingness to make her happy and welcome. A meal was waiting for her and we have found it all of good standard. I am glad we
have made the move.
08 July 2025
My father came to the Grange Dec 13th 2024. Dad collapsed Saturday morning and passed Sunday in the hospital. Can I just say the care and compassion shown to my father was amazing, and to myself. To all the carers in the home thank you for just being patient, listening, attention to detail and love.
This home maybe social funded but the care is 100%. My father had vascular dementia and many challenges occurred. I was always informed of any changes and asked if there was anything they could change to make his care better. 100% recommend this care home. Staff are amazing. Thank you with all my heart xxx
02 July 2025
My mum is well looked after. She is always clean and tidy. Her room is always clean. The care team are great, very caring, gentle and supportive.
16 April 2025
The care superb, friendly, professional + kind. Dignity was maintained at all times. Medical attention + medication management was excellent. When needed, outside specialist advice was sought + implemented speedily. I could not fault the staff who were upbeat, kind, caring + professional. Altogether
a very good experience.
13 January 2025
My husband has been in Blandford Grange Care Home, approaching 4 years now. I have found the staff very friendly, caring and cooperative. They are all very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. Always ready to assist when asked. The entertainment is great and the residents enjoy. There
have been changes in management which has been a little stressful as the maintenance of the home and grounds has suffered somewhat. But we now have a new manager so hopefully this will be good.
13 January 2025
The staff make the care home a safe and caring home from home. My mum has had some difficulty with understanding some of the overseas staff initially but is fine now. She enjoys the wonderful cooked food and homemade cakes. I feel safe in the knowledge that she is cared for, the staff are engaging
and friendly and I always enjoy my visits. I do feel however, there would be a benefit in having one more member of staff to cover when other staff members are occupied in rooms.
07 January 2025
My experience as a visitor is excellent. All the staff are helpful and friendly and very caring regarding the residents. They are always willing to answer any queries and make me feel very welcome.
Latest Reviews for Blandford Grange Care Home
29 May 2026
Visited my great aunt for the first time since she moved in and I can't believe the difference in her, this home has done wonders. She has put on weight so the food is amazing. The care is splendid and she looked like a new woman thank you to all at Blandford Grange - wonderful.
12 May 2026
We have been incredibly grateful to Blandford Grange Care home for the exceptional care our uncle has received. From the very beginning, every member of staff has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely compassionate, creating an environment where both our Uncle and us as a family feel supported and
valued.
The level of care provided has been brilliant - it's clear that the staff take the time to understand each resident as an individual, and this personal approach has made such a difference to our uncle's happiness and wellbeing. Knowing he is in such attentive and capable hands gives us great peace of mind.
Food has been varied and plentiful and the activities have kept him stimulated. (He has enjoyed the music and singers coming in!)
His room is big and we are able to bring in personal belongings to make it feel like his home.
We have visited at different times throughout the day /evening and we always have had a positive experience.
Highly recommended! Thank you to you all!
06 May 2026
I think the carers are under too much pressure & are unable to care for the residents as they feel they should, especially during the day. I feel that there should be at least 2 more carers per floor.
The existing staff are good, but are doing 12 hour shifts & could benefit from extra carers,
especially at week-ends.
06 May 2026
Amazing staff management, Nurse's carer's cleaner's caterer's & maintenence man.
Everyone welcomed my mum & helped her settle in very well. Food is very good, plenty of it, & varied.
Staff are so helpful to all of us checking we are ok as well. Very pleasant surrounding, clean & well kept. Mum
loves the music entertainment
Thank you all so much, keep up the good work.
23 April 2026
Dad was transferred from hospital at short notice, he was in a very poor state of health, mentally and physically.
The staff at Blandford Grange could not have been more welcoming and their care of Dad has been examplary. He is now alert and fairly active for a 92 year old and always looks smartly
turned out.
Any problems are always brought to my attention quite promptly.
17 April 2026
Always very welcoming & helpful attend to issues when addressed in a prompt manor.
30 January 2026
All staff are very welcoming. Always keep me uptodate with my fathers condition. Careplan is regularly reviewed. I visit most days and I am always welcomed with a cup of coffee and cake/biscuit. The care/nursing staff are very good with my father who can be agitated at times. Medication is also
regularly reviewed.
Overall everybody is brilliant and very helpful. Would recommend to others.
29 January 2026
I have visited a resident for 6 months and I have found the staff extremely helpful and friendly
I would especially like to thank the admin clerk who always greets me with a friendly smile and always assists me with any concerns I may have regarding the resident always passes on my messages to the
relevant staff
She is very efficient and a great asset to the home
Any reported concerns are always acted upon immediately and the family of the resident are very happy with how this system works
The staff are very busy but always take the time to make me feel welcome .. offer me a cup of tea and cake
Over all I find the home is very good and reaches a high standard of care
27 January 2026
I moved my Grandma to the grange a week ago and the family are incredible. From the carers to the office staff. Donna & Lauren in the office have gone above and beyond with helping me navigate everything from paperwork to settling my grandma into the home. I can't fault it one bit. If you want your
family member to be safe, secure and supported then definitely go to the grange.
27 January 2026
My mother was looked after so well during the 1.5 years she was with you, until she sadly passed away. The staff, from management, to nurses and carers were all wonderfully attentive and caring up until the last.
I can highly recommend The Blandford Grange
24 December 2025
My mum received appalling care at Blandford Grange during her 5 week stay in the last weeks of her life. I cannot urge other relatives to avoid this home enough. She was not treated with respect or dignity and her care was unsafe. Her medications were not managed correctly and she was left in
risky situations. It breaks my heart that she suffered more than she needed to at this vulnerable time in her life. We launched complaints but their record keeping is so poor that investigation is almost impossible. I am just glad that we were able to get her moved to a better place to die where the managers and staff were professional and compassionate. The home she moved to even raised a safeguarding complaint as her transfer to them had been dangerously managed by Blandford Grange. The home is systemically poorly run with a culture that would take a complete overhaul to change. I am mistrustful of other reviews on this site - they bear no resemblance to an our experience
21 November 2025
Today good visit to see Mother
Halloween these nice atmosphere.
10 November 2025
Highly recommend Blandford Grange. From day 1, Mum received the best nursing care, sadly she was only there for 2 weeks before she died peacefully. We quickly felt part of her care and known by nurses/carers and made welcome. Very friendly place. Thank you.
23 October 2025
My wife, Janet, had to move here from another care-home about 4 weeks ago. She was pleased with the room they gave her and with the staffs general acceptance of her and their willingness to make her happy and welcome. A meal was waiting for her and we have found it all of good standard. I am glad we
have made the move.
08 July 2025
My father came to the Grange Dec 13th 2024. Dad collapsed Saturday morning and passed Sunday in the hospital. Can I just say the care and compassion shown to my father was amazing, and to myself. To all the carers in the home thank you for just being patient, listening, attention to detail and love.
This home maybe social funded but the care is 100%. My father had vascular dementia and many challenges occurred. I was always informed of any changes and asked if there was anything they could change to make his care better. 100% recommend this care home. Staff are amazing. Thank you with all my heart xxx
02 July 2025
My mum is well looked after. She is always clean and tidy. Her room is always clean. The care team are great, very caring, gentle and supportive.
16 April 2025
The care superb, friendly, professional + kind. Dignity was maintained at all times. Medical attention + medication management was excellent. When needed, outside specialist advice was sought + implemented speedily. I could not fault the staff who were upbeat, kind, caring + professional. Altogether
a very good experience.
13 January 2025
My husband has been in Blandford Grange Care Home, approaching 4 years now. I have found the staff very friendly, caring and cooperative. They are all very kind to the residents and treat them with respect. Always ready to assist when asked. The entertainment is great and the residents enjoy. There
have been changes in management which has been a little stressful as the maintenance of the home and grounds has suffered somewhat. But we now have a new manager so hopefully this will be good.
13 January 2025
The staff make the care home a safe and caring home from home. My mum has had some difficulty with understanding some of the overseas staff initially but is fine now. She enjoys the wonderful cooked food and homemade cakes. I feel safe in the knowledge that she is cared for, the staff are engaging
and friendly and I always enjoy my visits. I do feel however, there would be a benefit in having one more member of staff to cover when other staff members are occupied in rooms.
07 January 2025
My experience as a visitor is excellent. All the staff are helpful and friendly and very caring regarding the residents. They are always willing to answer any queries and make me feel very welcome.