The Grange

Fallow Drive, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3RP

01799243005

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

3 March 2022

Provider

Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited

Beds

40 beds

About The Grange

The Grange is a 40-bed residential care home located on Fallow Drive in Saffron Walden, Essex. It is operated by Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited and provides care for older people and those living with dementia.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in March 2022. As a mid-sized facility, it offers a structured environment for residents requiring full-time residential care with dementia support.

Situated in the Saffron Walden area of Essex, the home serves the local community and surrounding region. Its specialisation in dementia care and support for older people reflects a focused approach to the needs of its resident population.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include sensory gardens, an in-house cinema and a salon.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Grange, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Grange, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Grange's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees