The Grange

Galbraith Terrace, Trimdon Grange, County Durham, TS29 6EG

01429882043

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 May 2021

Provider

Sovereign Care (North East) Ltd

Beds

18 beds

About The Grange

The Grange is a residential care home in County Durham, providing accommodation and personal care for people living with mental health conditions. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

The Grange is a residential care home providing accommodation and personal care to 18 people living with mental health conditions. The service operates over two floors in an adapted building, with 17 people currently residing there.

Infection prevention and control measures have greatly improved since the previous inspection. Staff wear appropriate PPE and dispose of used equipment safely, and visitors are screened for COVID-19. The safety and cleanliness of the environment have been enhanced.

People report feeling safe and well cared for. Care plans contain detailed, person-centred information that enables staff to support them appropriately, with risk assessments implemented to guide their care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 June 2021

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TS29 6EG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 23 June 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 May 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 18 February 2020: Good
CaringPublished 18 February 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 18 February 2020: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Grange's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Grange, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

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