Fairby Grange

Ash Road, Hartley, Longfield DA3 8ER
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  • Fairby Grange, Longfield
Fairby Grange is a family run home, established in 1978, offering a warm, caring environment for the elderly living with an early stage diagnosis of dementia.

All of the home's staff are highly skilled and carefully selected for their caring nature to maintain high standards of person-centred care, whilst adhering to the objectives of the Care Quality Commission.

The care home dates back to 1685 and a number of modernisations and refurbishments have enhanced the qualities of this homely accommodation, which is located close to a range of amenities and so able to support a versatile lifestyle.

Expect a warm and friendly welcome while there are also well-kept gardens and many amenities nearby.

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Care Provided by Fairby Grange

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 27 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Gaynor Reeve and Debbie Reeve
  • Person in charge
  • Melanie Martin (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (27)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020

Funding & Fees Guide for Fairby Grange

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £900 – £1,040
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £900 – £1,040
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £940 – £1,090
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £940 – £1,090
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Fairby Grange to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visiting at any time


  • Parking

  • Ample on site parking


Fairby Grange Reviews (50)

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9.6

Fairby Grange has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.550) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fairby Grange has 50 reviews.

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Review from Janet M F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for the staff and owners of Fairby Grange. It is a very friendly caring atmosphere for clients and relatives alike. It has a very cosy atmosphere and more like a home from home, which gives a genuinely peaceful feel.
I am more than happy with my father's care and more to the
point so is he.

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Review from Mike (Son of Resident) published on 26 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fairby Grange is very homely, clean and well kept. Since my mum has been a resident, she has been happy and extremely well taken care of. The staff go above and beyond the call of duty, showing empathy, compassion and respect to all the residents. I am happy that our family chose this home for my mum.

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Review from Dennis G (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

They say that you just know when you have found the right care home for your family member and that was exactly the feeling that we got when my wife and I first visited Fairby Grange. Good care in a homely environment that was so different from the other homes we visited on our quest for "the right
place".

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Review from Denise A (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mum went to Fairby Grange 2.5 years ago for some respite after a fall at her home. After a couple of weeks she made her own decision to stay.
She has been very happy since, and often comments on how nice the staff are in the main, and how how she likes it there. She is now 90 and we are happy
to see her safe, and well looked after as she could no longer care for herself reliably

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Review from David (Son of Resident) published on 6 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum had a couple of falls and the staff were very quick to take the appropriate action needed to make sure mum got the treatment she needed to get back to her former self.
Mums not been easy for them as her dementia has been quite bad at times. The staff were amazing and have helped her get back to
a happier place. I don't think she would be the same person had it not been for their support in all her struggles.
Can't thank them enough for all they do for her.

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Review from Barbara D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Fairby Grange is a very old Manor House which has a friendly atmosphere. It has a mix of compos mentis residents and those with manageable dementia. I have only ever witnessed staff being kind and caring to all residents. They do provide a range of activities but it is very limited with regard to those
who have dementia. In my opinion, just having a chat over a memory book is very much an activity that can bring pleasure, however brief. The Dining room is particularly light and bright and the food cooked fresh. Residents who often congregate in the main lounge seem relaxed, well cared for and always ready for a chat. I feel my concerns are listened to and dealt with by management.

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Review from Maggie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fairby Grange offers a home from home environment. The staff are all extremely caring and attentive to each resident's needs and I know mum couldn't be treated any better than when she was living with us. It was the hardest decision we had to make after mum and dad had been living with us for over 20
years but having had a couple of occasions where respite care was necessary and mum was in Fairby Grange it was a seamless next step to make for her safety and wellbeing. Fairby Grange are always updating and keeping the home very presentable. There are activities which mum enjoys either watching or participating in plus her weekly hairdresser. Mum loves all the varied meals and has put weight on since being there. The peace of mind Fairby Grange has given me is priceless. I would thoroughly recommend Fairby to anyone who is having to make what is probably the hardest decision of their lives for a loved one.

Reply from Debbie Reeve, Owner/Provider at Fairby Grange

Thank you for taking the time to complete a Review for us. It's greatly appreciated.


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Review from Elaine (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Fairby Grange are friendly and caring. My Mum has been a resident for over two years and they have catered for her complex needs. She is now bed-bound and her care is given in a respectful manner. My husband and I are always made to feel welcome when we visit daily.

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Review from Debbie (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely caring home with great friendly staff. Excellent communication with me regarding everything to do with my mother. Activities are fantastic and really help to stimulate the residents. Surroundings are clean and currently being refurbished. All in all a great home!!

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Review from Fran (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 18 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, caring home with the staff we feel are family. My brother-in-law is a very disable man suffering from both bone marrow cancer plus advanced Parkinsons Disease, he was so ill we couldn't cope with his needs but Fairby Grange has taken all the worry and look after him so well. The food is
truly lovely too. We've joined him for Sunday lunch and really approve. If I'm even unable to cope this is where I'd like to be.

Reply from Debbie Reeve, Owner/Provider at Fairby Grange

Thank you so much for your kind words and going to the effort of writing a review for Fairby Grange.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.550)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.550) out of 10 for Fairby Grange is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.750 for Fairby Grange is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 92 Ratings = 4.75

  • b) 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Fairby Grange is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 = 3.8

    • ii) 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 27 registered maximum number of service users is 5.4, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Oct 2022

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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