Melwood Grange

Desborow Lane, Royston SG8 7FR
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8.6 5 Reviews
  • Melwood Grange, Royston
Set in the Hertfordshire countryside, Melwood Grange represents the latest in modern luxury care home living. The home provides accommodation for up to 73 individuals in luxurious surroundings and offers guests the very best in care home facilities.

The interior spaces within the home take their inspiration from Royston’s rich history and local landscape and include the Lady Rose tea room, a space where residents, their families and their friends can get together and socialise in a café style environment.

Each bedroom within Melwood Grange benefits from its own en-suite shower room and each is fully furnished with items from a carefully selected range.

The home sits within beautifully tiered landscaped gardens, with each of the home's three floors benefiting from direct garden access. A number of bedrooms within the home also have their own garden access, perfect for the warmer months.

Melwood Grange brings luxury care home living to the Royston community.

Care Provided by Melwood Grange

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 73 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nolizwe Mangisi (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (73)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (73)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Melwood Grange

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,250
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
  • Care fees in a Quantum Care home are based on a range of factors including the levels of individual care you require.


    We are Community Benefit Society and do not pay dividends to shareholders. All profits are used to deliver high quality care.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Melwood Grange to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
8.6

Melwood Grange has a Review Score of 8.6 (8.625) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Melwood Grange has 5 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beautiful place. Lovely selection of facilities staff cheerful and extremely helpful
room reasonable size and very comfortable

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I spent 2 weeks at Melwood, to provide some respite for my wife, who has been looking for after me following a cancer diagnosis. I believe I was the first tenant of room no. 1. I was extremely impressed by the building and nice staff - with very slight problems being due to bedding - in kitchen (breakfast
an hour late every day). Things were already improving when I left. I certainly hope they have a vacancy cover I need full-time care.

Reply from Scott Brooker, Customer Relations Manager at Melwood Grange

I'm glad to hear that your stay at Melwood was positive overall, and it's great that things were improving by the time you left. I hope they can accommodate your needs for full-time care in the future. Wishing you and your wife all the best during this time.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to Melwood Grange in January 2025, it was a shock to be honest but I had become unwell and was making my condition worse by medicine errors! I find the staff to be so caring and thoughtful. They made me realise we need help sometimes, it is no shame! They do anything and everything with a smile
and a good heart. I thought I would be lonely but the staff take the time to chat + befriend is. The home is filling up very fast. The meals are really good and lots of it! Lost 3 stone before I came here, down to 7 stone, but putting weight on well. Staff keep popping in to say hello which is lovely! Thank you

Reply from Scott Brooker, Customer Relations Manager at Melwood Grange

Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt review. We're so glad to hear that you're feeling supported and cared for at Melwood Grange. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to provide both care and companionship have made a positive difference in your experience. Your words mean a lot to us, and we're grateful to have you as part of our community.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was always against going to a care home. She had five weeks in hospital before transferring to Melwood Grange. On my visits, she has told me that she should have done it sooner as the care and social interaction has been very good fr her. She loves all the staff as they are so kind and considerate
and loves to join in with the activities and entertainment. She looks ten years younger since being in your care and we are able to holiday knowing she is happy and being well looked after.

Reply from Scott Brooker, Customer Relations Manager at Melwood Grange

We truly appreciate your thoughtful review of Melwood Grange. Your support means a great deal to us, and we're grateful to you and your family for being such valued members of our community.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in your care for a few years now, firstly Richard Cox, then Melwood Grange.
The care has always been so good. My mother is not the easiest of people to care for. But all of the staff are so very good with her.

Reply from Scott Brooker, Customer Relations Manager at Melwood Grange

Thank you so much for your kind review of Melwood Grange. We're incredibly grateful to you and your family for being such an important part of our community.


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Current Review Score: 8.6 (8.625)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.6 (8.625) out of 10 for Melwood Grange is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

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

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 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 4.783 for Melwood Grange is calculated as follows: ( (50 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.783

  • 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 3.842 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Melwood Grange is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 73 registered maximum number of service users is 14.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.6 = 0.342

  • 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.

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Meet the Team (8)

Alison

Alison King

Job Title: General Manager

I am a dedicated and compassionate Care Home Manager with many years of experience in the care industry. My unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the older people drives me to create a nurturing and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
I take a holistic approach, ensuring that each resident's physical, emotional, and social needs are met, fostering a true sense of community and belonging. I am dedicated to ensuring our care home remains a place of warmth, dignity, and respect for all.


Nolizwe

Nolizwe Mangisi

Job Title: Registered Clinical Manager

Nolizwe has been a nurse for 18 years and has spent a number of years managing care homes. Her passion for caring for others drives her commitment to providing exceptional care and support, ensuring the well-being of both residents and staff in every home she oversees.


Nicky

Nicky Farey

Job Title: Deputy Home Manager

Our Deputy Manager, Nicky, has over 40 years of experience at Quantum Care and has dedicated her career to providing exceptional care for others. Her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to supporting both residents and staff make her a valued member of our team.


Jayne

Jayne Burnsall

Job Title: Administrator

Jayne has been with Quantum Care for several years and has recently transitioned to Melwood Grange from our previous home, Richard Cox House. In her administrative role, Jayne supports the home by managing all administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and effective organization across the home.


Scott

Scott Brooker

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager

Joined: 2024

Scott brings his customer relations experience in the care sector to Melwood Grange. In his role, Scott focuses on supporting new residents as they settle into their new home. He dedicates his time to connecting with the local community, ensuring residents feel welcomed and integrated into their new surroundings.


Derek

Derek Robinson

Job Title: Hospitality Manager

Joined: 2024

Derek is the Hospitality Manager at Melwood Grange and brings with him over 25 years of experience and expertise in the hospitality industry. He is dedicated to overseeing all aspects of hospitality at Melwood Grange, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents and their families.


Tina

Tina Neal

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2024

Tina has previously worked as a Receptionist in Care, Education and local Government. She has joined us following her move to live in Royston. Tina will be welcoming and supporting everyone who comes to Melwood Grange.


Heidi

Heidi Cross

Job Title: Receptionist

Joined: 2024

Heidi has a background in hotel management gained while working at Disneyland Paris and the French Alps. She was also a flight attendant for British Airways for 12 years. Now living in Royston, Heidi is welcoming and supporting everyone who comes to Melwood Grange.


Frequently Asked Questions about Melwood Grange

What types of Care is Melwood Grange registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment & No Medical Intervention are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Melwood Grange provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Melwood Grange have?

There are 73 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Melwood Grange?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Melwood Grange to the centre of Royston?

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