Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Leeming Lane, Leeming Bar, Northallerton DL7 9AU
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  • 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.

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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)

Total of 91, showing 41-60
9.7

Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) 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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Review from Gavin R (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Seems ok, my dad seems very comfortable. The staff seem very nice and helpful. Dad's room is nice and the food seems to smell good.

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Review from Janet H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff all appear well trained in dealing with dementia and don't give up when my husband is uncooperative. The interior is a little tired, but I can overlook that if the care is good.
I admire the staff for giving the appearance of calm, even on a difficult day!
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is always a choice.
Drinks (as in juice) need more monitoring. Despite these observations, I am happy my husband is here.

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Review from Nicola P (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Leeming Bar Grange are helpful and kind. I have found their attitude and care for my mother to be respectful and attentive.

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Review from Anne C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home for 20 months and settled in very quickly. She has told me that she is very happy living at the care home. She enjoys participating in the activities at the home and particularly enjoys visits from Jack the dog and the miniature ponies.
My sister and I are generally happy with the care my mother receives at the care home.

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Review from Michele L (Mother-in-law of Resident) published on 10 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Caring staff and modern facilities. My mother-in-law has advanced dementia, but the staff still try to engage her in activities and encourage her to sit in the lounge with the other residents. The staff are adaptable to her needs and ensure that we are informed of any developments.

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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my parents moved into the care home within a few weeks of each other (March 2018/April 2018). The first few months in the home were difficult for both my parents, who found it very difficult to adjust to life in a home. My mum was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and needed extra support. Both
my parents were encouraged to join in with a number of weekly activities, especially the singing which they really enjoyed and life became a little easier. Sadly, my mum passed away in July, the staff that looked after Mum have been incredibly supportive to my dad, brother and myself. Dad has been greatly affected by Mum's death and I am grateful for the support and care that he is receiving by members of the staff at Brighterkind. He is closely monitored and my brother and I are updated regularly regarding his progress. Communication between the home and myself has improved over the last few months.

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Review from Liz M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother is clearly very happy in the home and gets on well with the staff. She likes being able to sit outdoors in the garden when the weather is fine. She always seems busy and has enjoyed the activities on offer. She likes seeing the therapy dog and talks about him. I always get a friendly welcome
when I visit and so do other members of my family.

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Review from Jill O (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very happy at Leeming Bar. She has been there for almost 4 years and likes to join in activities and chats with the staff and patients.

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Review from Rosemary D (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 8 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are all very caring and the food is good. I do find that communication is a problem. It would be very helpful to have a nominated key worker for each resident. As regards activities they are limited at the moment upstairs. It would be very nice if music could be played in the sitting room
as often happens downstairs. Armchair exercises would also be desirable on a regular basis. In the summer it would be good if residents could be taken outside to sit under the nice umbrellas or walk around the excellent gardens. It is nice to see the windows upstairs are usually open in fine weather.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review your experiences within our care home. At Leeming Bar Grange we have an extensive and varied range of activities which are suitable for all abilities, we endeavour to gain maximum participation from our residents for both internal and external activities. Weekly timetables are provided to our residents on a Monday morning and also made available on our app. If you’d like to discuss any suggested activities or communication then please pop in for a chat with our Home Manager or any team member on your next visit and they’d be happy to discuss with you. Thanks again for your review, it is through a feedback process that we can further improve the service we provide.


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Review from David B (Husband of Resident) published on 4 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have found the home is kept very clean and free from smells. The staff are very good and do their best under great difficulty. The meals are presented with dignity to the residents and I would recommend this home to anyone who has someone suffering from dementia.

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Review from Elaine M (Niece of Resident) published on 3 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely care home. The staff are extremely kind and gentle. They treat everyone including visitors, with dignity. Staff make life enjoyable for the residents by organising lots of activities but also always have a cheerful demeanour.

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Review from Sharon W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Leeming Bar Grange is on first impression a clean, hygienic, modern and well-constructed care home. The staff are very welcoming operating an "open door" policy which is very reassuring, we are welcome to visit at any time we wish which helps fit in with work hours and other family commitments. My Dad
has a very nice room with an en suite and everything is maintained to a high standard and kept immaculately clean on a daily basis. The room is very well equipped for his particular needs, taking into account his safety and comfort. The staff are very friendly, helpful and polite to our family and very caring of my father and they also are keen to maintain dignity and to always treat my father with respect. He is showered, shaved and dressed each morning and changed if necessary during the day. The staff are very positive and enjoy a joke with my father which has been a great help in settling him into the home. At first, he was very subdued but the staff soon improved his humour.

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Review from Julie K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff very welcoming on arrival information before bringing my father into their care was professional. Nothing was too much bother. Any questions answered with dignity and care.
Highly recommended.

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Review from Angela H (Wife of Resident) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From our original look around, we were impressed with the facilities and friendliness of the staff.
The resident has been happy here for respite care and appreciated the opportunity to see use the garden and move around the building in his wheelchair.
We hope he may come again.

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Review from Robert H (Respite Resident) published on 19 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very enjoyable 11 day stay here.
Staff all very helpful and obliging - nothing was too much trouble for them. Choice of menu was appreciated. Always something to suit me.

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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are friendly and helpful.
Rooms are nice and kept clean.
Each room has an ensuite.
The food is lovely.
Sometimes have to wait quite a while to get doors to the garden open as staff are busy.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your positive review, it is great to hear how pleased you are with our team members, facilities and food. We pride ourselves on the high level of service we provide, and our team are passionate about delivering excellent care. We always operate at safe staffing levels, however, there may be busier periods on occasion throughout the day. Please do pop in for a chat with our Home Manager on your next visit so we can ensure you and your loved one can access to the garden whenever you'd like.


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Review from Deborah H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Leeming Bar Grange Care Home for just over two years. We have been continually impressed by the level of care and kindness shown to her. Staff are always prepared to go the extra mile. We have specific praise for the activities provided. If we have one small concern it is about personal
hygiene, particularly nails they are sometimes dirty.

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Review from M Y (Partner of Resident) published on 16 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My partner has been in Leeming Bar Grange for 2 years. In this time, he has deteriorated but the care has remained the same. Staff are very friendly, they all care about the residents, know each resident by their first names. Activities are excellent, particularly the visits from local school children
which stimulates residents with dementia/Alzheimers. The only thing is "where do all his socks go?"

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your positive comments about our home, we are pleased to hear you find our team to be "friendly" and that you'd recommend Leeming Bar Grange to others. Our Magic Moments Club offers a varied programme of exciting activities to suit a range of interests. As always, our home manager has an open door policy, please feel free to pop in any time if you have any queries or issues so they can be immediately dealt with. Thanks again for your review, best wishes.


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Review from Angela N (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 14 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the care for my relative very good.
The staff are friendly, very caring and my relative is very settled in her surroundings.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Many thanks for your positive comments about our home, we are pleased to hear you'd recommend Leeming Bar Grange to others.


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Review from Daniel C (Son of Resident) published on 13 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My experience of the care in the main, very happy with the service and care provided.

Reply from Alison Geddes, Marketing at Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home

Thank you for your positive comments about our home, the team will be pleased to hear your feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.739)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) 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 4.7 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 4.739 for Barchester Leeming Bar Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (219 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (6 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 272 Ratings = 4.739

  • 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.