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Fallow Drive
Bury Water Lane
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3RP

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Residential | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,400.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Meet The Manager

Lijo Varghese is Home Manager at The Grange Care Home.

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.

Lijo Varghese

As a new purpose-built, luxury care home in Newport, The Grange offers family-led residential and specialist dementia care for up to 40 residents. Situated in the Debden Grange Retirement Village, our care home is close to Saffron Walden and just a short drive from Cambridge. The Grange is one of the newest home at Country Court, offering high-end facilities in a comfortable, safe setting. As with all Country Court Care Homes, our staff offer highly compassionate, personalised care, that is tailored to the needs of each individual. For our residents who are independent, it is a place to live as they would normally, with the comfort of 24-hour care and the added pleasure of company (and no chores!). For residents in need of more specialist attention, particularly those living with dementia, we get to know their specific needs and requirements to ensure they are comfortable and happy in their own environment. Please call 01799 282093 to have a chat about the options and arrange a time to take a look around our home.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, High Dependency, Independent Living, Mental Healthcare, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth.
Nursing Specialisms Pain Management.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Behaviour Challenging Behaviour.
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.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

We are working within the government guidelines to help protect our staff and clients.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
safe-tick Virus Testing We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
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
safe-tick Testing The provider assured the regulator that it was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

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)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms.

Family Portal

Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals.

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With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

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Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

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

The Spitfire Arms is a wonderful destination within our home, our residents and their visitors can pop in at any time for a drink and to watch the football or play a game of darts, just as they've always done at their village local. We often host entertainers, quizzes and games as social occasions too.

For many of our residents, a set and blow dry are part of their weekly calendar! They love a trip to our Elegance Salon to see the hairdresser, finding it a great boost for their overall well-being. For those that like to keep their nails looking smart, our activities team are on hand to offer hand pampering and manicures too.

Our residents love movie night and what better place to watch your favourite film, than in your very own cinema. Complete with comfy seating, pop-corn machine and big screen; our cinema is a great location to enjoy a family favourite, musical or comedy with friends. 

For many of our residents, spending time in the garden is their favourite pastime. Whether it's taking afternoon tea outdoors in the summer or getting involved in our annual gardening competition, we all love to spend time outside. Should they wish to, residents can take responsibility for their own planters and vegetable patches, continuing to pass on their horticultural expertise to others.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

The Year Our Home Was Built
1 Jan 2020

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Bar / Pub, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Cinema, Hairdressers.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot.

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Description

All 40 bedrooms at The Grange are luxurious and tastefully decorated, making them both comfortable and relaxing places to be. All bedrooms are en-suite, with walk-in wet rooms to aid independent living, however, there are assisted bathrooms on each floor for residents who prefer a bath or require a little more help with their personal care.

Our rooms and communal areas are clean, light, airy and uplifting. Our residents personalise their bedrooms and the personal belongings they bring quite often become talking points amongst the residents, especially those new to us.

Residents' dignity and privacy are respected at all times, with carers respecting preferences for entering people’s rooms. 


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 40
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 40
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms.

Type Of Room
Double Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Freeview TV, Internet Access, Secure Access, Telephone Point.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Residential Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00

Funding Types
Local Authority Essex
Region East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding No
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

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. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Halal Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegan Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Bistro Pink tick icon Café Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon A la Carte Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon A la Carte


Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.


Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a Bistro.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon 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.

Pink tick icon Halal food can be served.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegan food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.


Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.


Pink tick icon We monitor our food waste.

Pink tick icon Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We grow some food and/or ingredients on site.


Pink tick icon We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.


Pink tick icon We are actively reducing food mileage.

Activities Are So Important

Communities themselves, our homes are also very much part of the wider communities they are located in and for our residents who are able, they can come and go as they please. The benefits of intergenerational interaction are wonderful to see at our regular toddler music groups and visits from local school children.

Small things make a big difference; the importance of human touch and social interaction, a phone being available at all times and easy access to laundry facilities. Some of our residents prefer the privacy of their own rooms, yet for all, our mantra is to always share a laugh a day.

Each of our homes has its own Wellbeing & Activity Co-ordinators who get to know each resident and their life story in order to provide a wide range of meaningful person-centred opportunities. We aim to become an integral part of our local communities and encourage a real breadth of visitors and trips out to local places of interest.  

We welcome musicians, singers, community groups and professional hairdressers into our homes every week for residents to feel good, learn new skills and discover new passions.


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Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Quiz Games, Residents' Committee, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.

Fallow Drive
Bury Water Lane
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 3RP

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Good
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 17th February 2022
Last rated 3rd March 2022
Current Report

The Grange Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

The Grange Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 1st April 2021
Service Provider Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited, PE4 6ZN
Transport
Bus Stop nearby, Car Park.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church.

Nearby Services
Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about The Grange Care Home

The Grange Care Home was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in March 2022.
The Grange Care Home provides Residential, Dementia and Respite care.
The Grange Care Home has 40 rooms.
Prices for The Grange Care Home start from £1,400.00 per week.
The Grange Care Home is owned by Country Court Care.
Yes. The Grange Care Home does offer Residential care.
Yes. The Grange Care Home does offer Respite care.
Yes. The Grange Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
The Grange Care Home comes under Essex.
The Grange Care Home does not accept Local Authority clients.
The Grange Care Home does not accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Lijo Varghese is the manager of The Grange Care Home.

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