Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Leeming Lane, Leeming Bar, Northallerton DL7 9AU
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9.8 91 Reviews
  • Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home, Northallerton
Surrounded by stunning countryside, and with great access to local amenities and the A1, Leeming Bar Grange is a warm and inviting residence situated between the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The home offers residential, nursing, respite, palliative, and dementia care. With 60 bedrooms divided between their care units, they think carefully about the type of room each resident needs.

Bedrooms are set across two floors, and each floor has two of its own lounges and dining rooms, there is also a conservatory and reminiscence room, meaning peace and quiet is never far away. All furnishings and décor throughout the home are of an exceptionally high standard. They also have an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens with bench seating and tables and chairs, perfect for outdoor socialising.

Chefs prepare fresh, quality, and nutritional food on-site and residents are able to choose from a daily menu. Particular requests are taken into account as far as is possible, and special dietary requirements will be catered for. Residents may eat together or in their rooms depending on their preference.

A dedicated Activities Coordinator plans regular events and outings, working in close consultation with residents and families to ensure all residents remain stimulated.

Care Provided by Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kathryn Billet (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

  • 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 from £1,400
  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home Reviews (91)

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Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home has 91 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father has been in since April of this year and has settled well into the daily routine of the home.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was admitted to Leeming Bar Grange Care Home earlier this month for two weeks respite care as I was struggling with my health and finding it difficult to cope. My husband was greeted by name by all the staff on arrival and immediately felt at ease.
The facilities and rooms at the home are
of a very high standard and the food menus varied and nutritious. My husband soon settled which was a comfort to me as we had never been apart for over fifty years. All the staff are extremely caring and helpful and the residents always seem to be very happy and mix well.
I felt reassured that my husband would be very well taken care of and indeed he was and friends and relatives who visited him in my absence all said they had been made very welcome and served tea and refreshments during their visit.
I would not hesitate for my husband to spend more time at this home if it should become necessary in the future.

Reply from Jane Longstaff, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager ' North at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum loves her new home, the staff are lovely and helpful, very kind and are always on hand to answer any questions we may have.

Reply from Michelle Keep, General Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Many thanks for your review I will let the staff know your lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an amazing place! My mum has been there for nearly four years now, and we have been so lucky to have such a wonderful team of fantastic people caring for her. As soon as you walk through the doors, the atmosphere is so happy and friendly, all the staff are truly amazing and go above and beyond
to make sure that Mum is loved, happy and always smiling! The activities team provide the most amazing activities every day, which she loves; they understand her dementia and know how she is feeling, which is so important to us. The kitchen staff provide delicious food and make amazing birthday cakes, which always make the residents smile! I can't thank everyone enough, from the carers, who kindly look after Mum and let me know regularly how she is doing, to the maintenance man who cheers everyone up every day and drives the minibus for wonderful days out, the receptionists who Mum loves to have a natter with and the amazing manager who looks after everyone, making this a very special place!

Reply from Michelle Keep, General Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you so much for your review; I will pass this on to the team. We are very honoured to look after your wonderful Mum; she is a truly special lady.
Kindest regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has lived at Leeming Bar Grange since 2019. We chose this home mainly for the activities, as my mum needed stimulation most days. When we looked around the home, we immediately knew it was the right place for Mum, it was so clean and friendly. The activity staff are brilliant. Having the minibus
has been fabulous as Mum really loves a ride out. We have not been disappointed. All the staff have been excellent with her, making her feel special. The manager has been brilliant, she says every time we talk to her or her staff, that this is Mum's home and that means a great deal to us.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother has been a resident here for over a year now and absolutely loves living here! She originally came for respite care but didn't want to leave when the time came for her to do so. All the staff here are amazing, so caring and nothing is too much trouble for them.
In Mum's own words:- I couldn't
have found anywhere better!

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales and Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely and clean. Welcoming by staff. Brother-in-law is happy.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review; we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum arrived at Leeming Bar Grange after a short stay in hospital. She was extremely nervous, had no confidence walking, scared of falling. Within a couple of days, she was walking with her frame with one carer and joining in activities. Her smile and her confidence returned. Staff are very patient
and understanding when given person-centred care, which helps Mum's anxiousness. Mum has gained weight every week as encouraged to sit in the lounge with fellow residents and enjoy her meals again. Again, staff very understanding.

Reply from Michelle Keep, General Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review; I will feed this back to the care team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and attentive staff. Friendly atmosphere. Lots of activities for residents.

Reply from Michelle Keep, General Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Hi, Tony, thank you for your lovely review; I will pass this on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum came to Leeming Bar Grange for respite after a fall and made the decision to stay permanently. The staff have all been really helpful to my mum and the family. Mum loves the food and has begun to join in with the many activities and the care provided is excellent. It's very reassuring to have this
care for a loved one.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review and we are delighted to know your Mother has settled so well and is enjoying both the dining experience and the home's life enrichment programme. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum-in-law was admitted to Leaming Bar after a hospital stay. We didn't have many options as to where he would go due to Covid, however, she was made so welcome, cared for and she was happy from day one. To see her cared for and looked after was a huge relief for the family. The staff have been more
than helpful to mum-in-law, but also the family, reassuring us as tall times nothing is a trouble.

Reply from Michelle Keep, General Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback to help improve our service where required. Thank you for your positive feedback around the staff being very helpful and mum-in-law feeling welcome and cared for from day one. I will pass on your feedback to the staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and very professional, also thoughtful and very caring staff as well. Visiting the care home is always welcoming.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum and Dad stayed at Leeming Bar Grange Carehome over Christmas and New Year. They enjoyed their time there. They had nothing but praise for the staff and home, loved the food! Thes staff was lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for looking after them both.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

We are delighted to hear how much your parents enjoyed their stay with us. Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband was in Leeming Bar Grange over Christmas 2020, in isolation. Being unable to visit I only have a vague idea of his care, but it seems to have been very good. Staff are very friendly, professional, helpful and kind.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Leeming Bar Grange are very warm and caring. My nana settled in far quicker than I ever expected. It's lovely to hear how much happier she is now since being in the home. She is always telling me about the amazing cakes! A huge thank you to the whole team!

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review and we are pleased to hear how well your Nana has settled with us and delighted to know how much she enjoys the cakes! We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband was very pleased with the care he received. He has been telling all our friends about the food and how good it was. The staff was very helpful.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review and we are delighted to hear of your husband's positive dining experience. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I go to see my brother on most days. I went on Saturday 2nd February. He was frozen in his bedroom. They said they would get someone. They said they would be there within four hours. I went again the next day and he was frozen again. They said they would get someone within four hours. I don't think
that is right. There should have been a heater or something. On the 3rd February, they moved him out of his bedroom and put a new bathroom in. They moved him back into his bedroom before completed. Everything was alright until Barchester moved in. I do hope it is going to improve.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. I understand that this was investigated and resolved. Our general managers operate an open door policy, if you have any concerns please don't hesitate to pop in when you next visit. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum went into the home for respite care while we installed a more user-friendly bathroom in her apartment and while she was a little apprehensive for a couple of days she soon settled, joining in the craft activities, singing when the choir came in and dancing. Mum is 91 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's
at the beginning of the year. When she came home she said she would go back again. She was well looked after, the food was good and everyone was friendly and kind to her and she made a friend who we will be going back to visit.

Reply from Jane Selkirk, Divisional Sales & Marketing Manager at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

It is lovely to hear that your mum recently enjoyed her stay with us and we hope that she may join us again for one of the many activities and events held. Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Thank you also for your positive comments regarding our home and team who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care at all times. I will pass on your feedback to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Been visiting for over two years. I have always found all staff to be pleasant, helpful and welcoming, especially the reception staff who remember names which adds a personal touch.
Management was always helpful to resolve any issues no matter how small. Resident I have been visiting has sadly died,
but her end of life care package was so dignified and human. A credit to those involved in her care, making a difficult situation easier to cope with.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My husband's physical health has seen a marked improvement in the time since admittance. He is settled and content. The staff do a wonderful job looking after him and are kind and caring.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.753)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10 for Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.753 for Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 271 Ratings = 4.753

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home is based on 22 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 22 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: 10 Apr 2020

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Good

  • 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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Meet the Team (6)

Kathryn

Kathryn Billet

Job Title: General Manager

Hi, my name is Kathryn, and I am the General Manager here at Leeming Bar Grange.


Thank you for taking the time to look further into what Leeming Bar Grange has to offer to you or your loved one.


Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life.


I have worked for the healthcare sector for over 14 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the home. Within my previous role, I supported eight care homes to maintain and deliver training. Over the last two years, I have continued to expand my knowledge and support the homes in various different capacities and this has given me the drive to take on this new role. I am excited to work with the team at Leeming Bar Grange to continue to deliver the premier standard of care and to build strong working relations with the team and stakeholders involved.


The quality of care that all my residents receive is my passion and I aim to ensure that all the residents in my care receive the best and most person-centred care possible. If you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one, please do get in touch and I look forward to welcoming you to our home, you're always welcome!


Lesley

Lesley Gill

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, My name is Lesley. I joined Leeming Bar Grange in September 2023 and became Deputy Manager in March 2024. I have worked in care since 2002 in different care settings.


I love the job I do and bringing a smile and often laughter to our lovely residents. It makes my job worthwhile.


Claire

Claire Donachie

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2021

Clare has worked at Leeming Bar Grange since November 2021. Clare has a wealth of experience in admin; commencing within this sector from leaving school. Clare states her favourite part about working at Leeming Bar Grange is the overall experience; from getting to know the wonderful residents, being part of a team with a great spirit, and the beautiful environment.


Julie

Julie Flint

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Joined: 2014

Hi, my name’s Julie and I have been working for Leeming Bar as Head Housekeeper since 2014. I enjoy working with the housekeeping team and I like talking to residents and making sure their rooms are clean and tidy. I want to help residents remain as independent as possible. I work hard to ensure that the home maintains Barchester's high standards and that we work to create a relaxed, personal atmosphere for residents, relatives and staff.


Kenneth

Kenneth Nicholson

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Joined: 2014

I joined Leeming Bar Grange as a Maintenance Manager in 2014. Maintenance is paramount when it comes to our residents, relatives and colleagues, and my role is to keep the home environment to the highest standards possible, ultimately creating a place for our residents to live and my colleagues to work. I also manage and deal with contractors, keeping records up-to-date for our audits. 


Kimberley

Kimberley Calvert

Job Title: Senior Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Kimberley, Senior Activities Coordinator, and here at Leeming Bar our life enrichment programme is varied, providing choice for our residents and incorporating their interests and hobbies. We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within Leeming Bar, and we work together to give residents the best possible experience.


We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each resident's preferences so that we can deliver a person-centred program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents, and their families and friends.