The Grange Care Home

Fallow Drive, Off Bury Water Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden CB11 3RP
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9.9 35 Reviews
  • The Grange Care Home, Saffron Walden
The Grange Care Home accommodates up to forty residents across two floors, under the compassionate care of the manager, who brings a wealth of experience from the care sector and is passionate about delivering the highest standards of person-centred care and support.

From the moment you step into the home, you’ll be embraced by its warm and welcoming atmosphere. A new building situated in the grounds of Debden Grange Retirement Village, its facilities are superb and the highest standards of care, support, and social interaction are delivered with dignity, kindness, and compassion.

The home is designed to be exactly that – a home. For the residents who are mobile, they’re in a place to live as they would normally, with the added pleasure of having company (and no chores). For the residents in need of additional support, The Grange's facilities are exceptional, geared to the compassionate administration of individual care and support.

Each floor has its own lounge and dining areas, on the ground floor The Audley Suite opens out onto a large terrace where residents will be able to enjoy afternoon tea with their guests and visitors in the summer months. The Grange's hospitality team will be on hand to serve hot and cold beverages, delicious cakes and bakes, with snacks available around the clock.

The communal areas are light, airy and inviting spaces to socialise, sit quietly, entertain guests, or join in with group activities. The residents choose how to spend their day, just as they would at home.

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Care Provided by The Grange Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 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

  • Person in charge
  • Lijo Varghese (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2020
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for The 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 £1,600
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,650

  • All our fees are subject to a care needs assessment. All fees quoted are a guideline, please contact the care home for a detailed price for your care requirements.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact The Grange Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

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

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.


  • Parking

  • There is an on-site car park, please only park in bays marked for Country Court use.


The Grange Care Home Reviews (35)

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9.9

The Grange Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Grange Care Home has 35 reviews.

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Review from Martin S (Husband of Resident) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been resident in The Grange Care Home since 30th November 2020 and from the very beginning, been welcomed and well-cared for. She is very happy, and we have been able to speak and see her on FaceTime every day and visit her once every week during the lockdown.
I have the highest regard
for all the staff at The Grange.

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grange Care Home; we appreciate all comments and feedback. It's wonderful to hear how happy you are with our care of your wife.


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Review from James K (Son of Resident) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing care home where so much thought has gone into making it home from home, but for all the wonderful decor, furnishings and facilities it’s the genuine care, professionalism and dedication of the most amazing and wonderful team of staff that make The Grange so special.

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for your kind review of The Grange Care Home; we are delighted that you are so pleased with our care of your loved one.


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Review from Selina D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Making the decision to place Mum in a care home was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. Her live-in carer could no longer provide the care Mum needed as her Alzheimer’s progressed. We looked at many homes before finding The Grange and knew the moment we visited that this would be Mum’s new home.
It has more than lived up to our expectations and has proved to be a real ‘home’, not just a place that Mum lives and is cared for. The staff are wonderful and Mum is so happy. Our family has not lost a Mum, we have gained a whole new family. Thank you, you wonderful people.

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grange Care Home. We appreciate all comments and feedback. We are very pleased to hear how happy you are with our care of your mother, and delighted that she has settled in so well as part of our family here at The Grange.


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Review from Katherine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 82-year-old Mum recently had a 3-week respite stay at The Grange following a fall at her own home where she broke both her wrists. The Grange was amazing, both in Mum's immediate physical needs and her mental well being during a stay in a period where she could have limited family visitors due to
the pandemic. She was treated no differently to any of the other residents and I can't speak highly enough of the professional and compassionate way all the support and care staff approached their duties every day. They ensured that Mum participated in as many activities as possible to help rebuild her strength and confidence. Mum is a young 82 year old and she really did not relish going into a care home, however The Grange really does strive and succeed in being a modern care home for the 21st century. We wouldn't think twice to go back to The Grange should Mum ever need residential care again and we can't recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for The Grange Care Home. It was our pleasure to care for your mother as part of our family here at The Grange, and we are happy to hear that she enjoyed her time here with us.


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Review from Paul H (Son of Resident) published on 18 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are looking to place a relative in a care home, it's a huge step - but I can wholeheartedly state that the decision my sister and I took re The Grange was the best one ever, you won't regret it. Awesome place and staff - seriously, look no further!

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grange Care Home; we appreciate all comments and feedback. It's lovely to hear that you are so happy with our care of your loved one.


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Review from Russell S (Husband of Resident) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When the time comes for us to pass our loved one into the care of others, it is one of the most important decisions we will have to make. I have been married to my lovely wife for nearly 64 years, and after caring for her for 4-years, the time came that I could no longer cope, it was, as for all of
us that put our loved one into a home, a heartbreaking decision. I visited a number of care homes in our local area, and although all, I know are staffed by lovely, caring people, we eventually decided on The Grange. We are so pleased we did, I know after 9-months that the decision was the right one, the dedicated staff in the most difficult of times, have shown love and compassion for my wife. The home itself is a lovely comfortable place to be, more like a hotel with all modern conveniences, and the food is lovely and beautifully presented. I can speak from first-hand experience of this because I spent a week in respite care in The Grange over Christmas; the best Christmas of my life.

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review for The Grange, we appreciate your kind comments. It is truly a pleasure to care for your wife as part of our family at The Grange, we look forward to a time when we can welcome you back to visit. I will pass your comments on to the staff team, they mean a lot to all of us.


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Review from Yvonne W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum stayed in The Grange for two weeks respite care after leaving hospital. The care she was given was excellent. The premises are beautiful and kept to an extremely high standard. The food equals anything you could find in a top restaurant and everybody carries out their duties to the highest standard.
Would thoroughly recommend The Grange and wish them every success for the future.

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Review from Kelly G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Nan went to The Grange for 2 weeks respite and I cannot thank the staff and management enough! They have not only taken the best care possible of my Nan but also kept us family members informed and up to date on my Nan's progress during these awkward times. Without them we couldn't have coped and
their constant updates have been a huge help and relief to the family knowing our beloved family member is ok and safe. The staff at this home go above and beyond their duties and for this I am eternally grateful. I wholeheartedly recommended this home to anyone looking for a safe haven for any loved one.

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Review from Fiona W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have found the care facilities at The Grange excellent. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and engaged and treat my father with respect and dignity. Care is person-specific and changes/improvement suggestions are met positively and openly. My father is settling in well and is very well cared
for in a luxurious and safe environment. Thank you.

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Review from Jill E (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My parents came in for respite and I have been very impressed with the care. The staff are all very friendly, professional and approachable. The home itself is beautifully appointed.

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Review from D L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 14 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My gran has been in this care home for 3-months now, and she has come on so much, her well-being has complete changed, she is a totally different person. I get to visit my gran now which I am so grateful for, and I know she is safe within this care home.

Reply from Hayley Smith, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grange Care Home. we are delighted to hear that you are so pleased with the care of your grandmother, it's a pleasure to have her as part of our family at The Grange.


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Review from Claire J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Dad has been a resident of The Grange Care Home for over two months. He arrived in April, still quite poorly after a long spell in hospital. He was so frail and had lost a lot of weight. Since his arrival, the lovely staff have worked so hard to help him recuperate; building him up by tempting him
with the delicious food, cakes, biscuits and constant cups of tea. Although we have been unable to visit him at this time, we have had updates from the staff and regular video calls with Dad. He is so much better physically and he seems so content to be at The Grange. The staff are all so caring and compassionate; they very quickly assessed Dad’s individual needs and requirements and set about doing their very best to make him feel comfortable and happy in his new home. He really is in the best place and our whole family is so grateful and looking forward to the day we are able to visit Dad at The Grange and meet all the staff in person.

Reply from Teresa Torres, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for The Grange Care Home. We are very pleased that your Dad is so happy with us and I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to our staff team. We look forward to seeing you soon.


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Review from Kim M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in the care of The Grange since the end of March.
I have seen a marked improvement in my mum's well-being. She is so happy.
Mum is being so well cared for and the staff are very caring and professional.
Bonus - The food is also amazing, Mum loves it.

Reply from Teresa Torres, Home Manager at The Grange Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review The Grange Care Home, we are very pleased that your mum has settled so well with us and I will pass your kind words on to the care team. We appreciate your taking the time to review us.


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Review from Lynda C (Niece of Resident) published on 28 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very pleased and impressed with the service that I received when contacting The Grange. I was not given a lot of time to move my aunt to a home and they gave all the help they could, to get her settled in quickly. All staff very helpful in settling her in and making her feel at home. Would definitely
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Review from Emma M (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother, who has dementia, had to go into The Grange from her own home, at very short notice, as my father went into hospital. The staff at The Grange were so helpful in facilitating her move there, not only in the paperwork type things but also in respect of my mother's specific needs, especially
as my mother's world changed considerably in a few days. I was able to get updates on how my mother was settling in, without feeling that I was a nuisance. I feel that The Grange Staff care of my mother, although we are in the early days, is flexible to accommodate my mother's changing needs. We are hoping that my father will join her at The Grange.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.873)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10 for The Grange Care Home 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.873 for The Grange Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 118 Ratings = 4.873

  • 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 The Grange Care Home is based on 10 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 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 10 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: 3 Mar 2022

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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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Lijo

Lijo Varghese

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Lijo Varghese is our Home Manager at The Grange Care Home. Lijo has been in various managerial roles in a care home setting since 2017, starting as a Clinical Nurse Manager. He has been a registered nurse since 2007 and specialised in diabetes with a growing passion to care for others. Lijo loves to see residents smile and will always be there to support his staff, residents, and family. He is excited to be our home manager and part of our wonderful team in Newport.


Ben

Ben Morris

Job Title: Chef Manager

Ben is our Chef Manager at The Grange Care Home, Ben relishes the challenge of creating dishes that will keep residents excited to come to the dining room at mealtimes. He loves to get to know our residents likes and dislikes and will be providing the highest standards of fine dining for our residents.