The Grange
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Whinbush Way
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 3PT
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Carmen Miclea is Home Manager at The Grange.
Carmen Adriana Miclea In 2007, I embarked on a journey to the UK after completing a four-year college program and earning a nurse diploma in my hometown in Romania. My primary goal was to expand my knowledge, enhance my skills, and strive for personal growth.
Driven by an enduring passion for care, my life's purpose has always been centred around learning and aiding others. Over the last 14 years, I've dedicated myself to achieving various qualifications in Health and Social Care for adults, as well as in childcare.
In addition to my professional endeavours, I proudly serve as a Mental Health, Safeguarding, Curriculum, and Parent school governor, contributing to the National Governance Association (NGA). As a member of the NGA, I actively engage with the governance, trustee, and clerical aspects of state schools in England.
We believe your life at The Grange Care Home, in Darlington, should include the best care, the best of life and the best environment.
All our residents are supported to live an active and fulfilled life. Our person-centred care enables residents to keep on doing the things they’ve always loved – and often the things they perhaps thought they could no longer enjoy.
As part of our Darlington-based community, our residents can help themselves to drinks and snacks, help out in the garden and other hobbies and exercise their usual routines which enable residents to make their lives theirs.
The facilities at The Grange allow residents to enjoy other everyday routines that keep them independent, including having their weekly hair and nail appointment or catching up with family and friends.
The Grange
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, Daily Respite Care, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Speech Impairment. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Epilepsy, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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All visitors have a LFD test before entering the home. All visits within the home are in a specific area so people are not wondering around the home. All visitors are asked to wear appropriate PPE. Adhering to regular local authority, NHS and Care Quality Commission updates and directives. |
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| To view the provider’s latest Inspection Reports, Click here. | ||
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| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling Our care home provides a telephone in some of our residents’ rooms. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Grange is a purpose-built family-friendly care home with 74 bedrooms in total. Accommodation is provided in single and double occupancy bedrooms, to meet our resident’s needs. Communal accommodation in the home comprises of airy lounges for watching TV, listening to the radio or simply spending time chatting with friends. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Our Photos |
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| Description |
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The Grange is a purpose-built family-friendly care home with 74 bedrooms in total. Accommodation is provided in single and double occupancy bedrooms, to meet our resident’s needs. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 74 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 74 |
| Type Of Room |
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| Shared Room, Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Telephone Point. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £710.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £710.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Region | North East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our activities, trips, events and hobbies take place both within The Grange, Darlington and the surrounding areas and include gardening, fundraising days for local charities and excursions to community events, local exhibitions, the theatre and the cinema. The North York Moors and various other tourist attractions are all within easy driving distance of The Grange and are perfect places for you to visit with family and friends, or as part of an excursion, we might plan for residents. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
Whinbush Way
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 3PT
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 29th October 2020 |
| Last rated | 11th November 2020 |
| Current Report | |
| Historic Reports | |
| Registration Date | 23rd May 2016 |
| Service Provider | Burlington Care Limited, YO15 3QY |
The Grange Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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