Grassington House

50 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PP
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9.8 17 Reviews
  • Grassington House, Dorchester
THE HOME IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT

Grassington House is a 13-bed, spacious semi-detached town House established as a Care Home in the mid-1980s.

The Read family purchased Grassington House in 2017 becoming one of the most sought-after care homes in Dorchester known for its outstanding care, homely environment, and leading and innovative approach to care.

Meals - All meals are cooked within the home. There is an extensive menu and the team can cater for all, the menu choices are led by residents through regular feedback of what they would like.

Activities - The home has a variety of activities including trips out into town as it's a short level walk from the town centre, trips on the minibus around the countryside and points of local interest. In-house activities are chosen by the residents, and there is also a weekly keep fit session provided by Communifit and regular visits from activity providers such as animals (therapy dogs, unusual animals/insects, owls), musical entertainers, etc.

Garden - The home has a lovely enclosed rear garden for residents to enjoy - there are tables and benches for you to sit and enjoy some Vitamin D. Residents are encouraged to help tend to the garden, including growing salad and fruit for the kitchen.

Rooms - There are a range of rooms throughout the home. They are located on the ground floor, 1st Floor and 2nd Floor. All bedrooms have been renovated to a high specification and have either en-suite or vanity units.

Communal Rooms - There is a conservatory which offers a light and airy environment for residents to sit and enjoy the company and the views of the garden. Being the hub of the home, it is a social space where residents can enjoy social gatherings and daily activities. As well as the conservatory, the home offers a TV lounge and reading room to the front of the house, where residents can sit in a tranquil quiet room, with tea and coffee making facilities.

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Care Provided by Grassington House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 13 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Grassington House Care Home Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Megan Read (Owner)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (13)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2022
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Grassington House

  • 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 £1,080 – £1,250
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Grassington House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

Grassington House Reviews (17)

9.8

Grassington House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Grassington House has 17 reviews.

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Review from L M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are fortunate enough to stay here you have struck gold. My mother-in-law lived here since December 2019 and told us regularly how she loved it and the staff. Nothing was any trouble. Food was delicious and nutritious. It is a 'home' in every sense. The stress melted away from us as we knew she
was not only really looked after but loved by all the staff. They were amazing all the way through to her final days and supported us throughout. We cannot thank them enough.

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Review from P B (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family are genuinely pleased with the home, particularly as it provides a homely environment with staff who are not just carers but are truly caring and empathetic, even in difficult circumstances. We live some distance from our loved one, and have to rely on regular updates from the caring staff,
who are always willing to give us their insightful and honest feedback as to how things are going, so that we can either feel confident that all is well or if things need to tweaked to improve. We always feel our comments are listened to and there is genuine respect for our loved one and our views.

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Review from Penny P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved to Grassington House in April 2024, initially for a four-week trial. She had been having "home help" type visits several times a week in her own house but she needed more than the service could offer. Once she overcame her displeasure at becoming an "old person" she has settled into the home
and takes part in the activities and visits. Mum is very much enjoying not having to cook her own meals or do housework, and she is able to go out to visit friends, play a board game and to go to church, or simply to sit in the large conservatory or garden and read her newspaper and books.
I wanted a place that welcomed visitors, had a garden and would encourage Mum to continue doing jigsaws etc. When I saw the large conservatory and garden, and the clean and tidy home, I knew Mum would enjoy living there. It is a very supportive home with lovely management and staff, and Mum has enjoyed her time there so much that she has decided to continue living there as a permanent resident.

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Review from R C (Resident) published on 11 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful care home owned by a young couple, employing magnificent staff (carers). The food is excellent and there is a lovely garden to sit out in. I have been here for almost two and a half years and it has been a very happy and fulfilling time.

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Review from Elsie F (Resident) published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came into Grassington House one year ago, originally for five weeks. It soon became home to me and I feel happy and content. Staff are my second family, my first being my son's grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Review from W M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was a long-term resident at Grassington until she required more medical care. The home is a credit to the owners and the marvellous staff who provide the warmest and most caring service. Grassington has a real home-from-home atmosphere and my mother was always kept stimulated and entertained
when she needed it. Being a former keen gardener she loved to help when she was able in the lovely garden at the rear of the home. Friendships were made and until her dementia worsened she enjoyed the many outings and get-togethers in the conservatory. Thank you, Grassington for making one of life’s most difficult transitions that much easier.

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Review from A G (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very caring lot of people. I like meeting the other people. I like the activities but know I don't have to do them if I don't want to. The food is very good.

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Review from S R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nan absolutely loved it at Grassington House. The staff took the time to get to know her so well, she always looked well presented and cared for when we visited and so happy! When we visited we were greeted like family at the door and always offered drinks throughout our visit. There were always
activities on offer and Nan always told me about the lovely chats she had with the staff and other residents too. Thank you Grassington Team, I will be forever grateful for how loved you made my nan feel, a real family home.

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Review from M N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A true home-from-home, the personal touch and care for residents is present in everything they do. Plenty of activities for those who enjoy socialising, the staff are a dedicated team who offer the best for their residents, and the offer of cups of tea for visitors is always there. So pleased we were
able to get Dad settled into Grassington, he has plenty of opportunity to let his quirky sense of humour out. Highest praise for everyone at Grassington. Thank you all.

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Review from S B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not fault Grassington House in any way. When Nan came in for respite she was very anxious and nervous and they made her feel as though she was part of the family. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them and made sure to get a good background on Nan's life to be able to accommodate all of her
needs and make her feel as though they had made an effort to find out about her to settle her.
Nan found all of this very reassuring and when it came to taking her home she wanted to come back to Grassington House. Nan was very well looked after and seemed like a new woman when she came home from her stay at Grassington. This is definitely somewhere Nan will be visiting on a weekly basis especially now that she can do day visits to Grassington House.
Would very much recommend!

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Review from Tim V (Son of Resident) published on 10 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very clean and welcoming residence. All staff very friendly and caring towards the residents. They always have time to explain matters concerning family members either face to face or via e-mail or telephone. Nothing seems too much trouble. It always seems the health and welfare of the residents are
a priority and they really go out of their way to make residents feel they are in a family environment.

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Review from J E (Son of Resident) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot fault the care received by Mum in any way. When she first arrived, we were anxious because it was such a big step for her after living in the same house for 38 years. The staff welcomed her in, she quickly settled and her health, energy, interest in life and overall well-being steadily improved.
The best feature is the feeling of being part of a community because the home is relatively small and her door is always open onto the landing. So something is always happening, residents or staff popping by and plenty of social contact and stimulation. We have experienced much larger homes with other family members, mostly isolated down long corridors with their doors shut off from the world. Also, most of the staff at Grassington House are long-standing and form great social relationships with each resident. And the home is very convenient to take Mum into Dorchester town centre for a coffee or just a short trip out on sunny days. There is also a close relationship with the local GP. Highly recommended!

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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our father has been a resident of Grassington House for nearly 3 years.
With the help of the manager and her wonderful team he quickly settled into the family; enjoying events in-house, day trips out and most of all the delicious home-cooked meals!
Sadly his needs have now changed and we cannot thank
the manager and her team enough for the loving and compassionate care he is receiving.
Thank you all so much.

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Review from Freda E (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one, Mum has felt happy and comfortable at Grassington. Her needs are met extremely well - she has been encouraged to be as independent as possible within a very caring and supportive safety net. The carers are brilliant, forming close and caring relationships with all the residents and treating
them all as the individuals they are. They are encouraged (but never coerced) to join in with the many activities and facilities offered to them, but are also given excellent service in their own rooms if that is their preference. Visitors are always made extremely welcome and because of the small number of residents, it feels like a home from home for Mum.

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Review from Barry T (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is welcoming and there has always been a happy atmosphere in which residents seem well stimulated and are cared for carefully and on an individual basis. Staff are unfailingly not only courteous but warm and welcoming.

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Review from Irene (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with the care and attention my stepmother is receiving at Grassington House. The atmosphere there and friendliness of the staff is simply the best. Knowing she is happy and content and well looked after, gives the whole family peace of mind. Thank you all so much.

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Review from Bud S (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Grassington House is a wonderful example of how a care-home can provide a well organised and professional service within a family atmosphere. The staff really care about the health and comfort of their residents and work very hard to ensure a stimulating programme. Continually engaging with people in
their twilight years, is a very challenging and exhausting process but the staff at Grassington House manage to do it with tremendous good humour. A variety of trips as well as fund-raising activities for a host of good causes is well illustrated in the gallery of photographs on display in the care home. Accepting someone as precious as your dad needs more care and support than you are capable of providing and then finding a place that you feel you can trust to provide all the care and support you want for them is so difficult. In Grassington House, our family genuinely feels we have found a place where they can do just that.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.835)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.835) out of 10 for Grassington House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.935 for Grassington House is calculated as follows: ( (100 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.935

  • 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Grassington House is based on 9 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 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • 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 13 registered maximum number of service users is 2.6, which has been reached with 9 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: 12 Sep 2018

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grassington House

What types of Care is Grassington House registered for?

Older Person Care & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Grassington House provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Grassington House have?

There are 13 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Grassington House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Grassington House to the centre of Dorchester?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.