The Grange
Whinbush Way, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 3PT
01325 464 900Telephone
01204 951 822Admissions (Admissions)
Rooms availableRooms available
Overview
Welcome The Grange Care Home, located in the market town of Darlington, County Durham and easily accessible from the A1150. The Grange is also close to local shops, parks public transport and other amenities.
Each of our 74 ensuite bedrooms some offering double occupancy and ideal for married couples is furnished to a high standard offering Residents the chance to enjoy comfort and tranquillity. At The Grange providing independence and choice is very important – One reason we try and encourage residents to personalise their rooms with their own belongings to help them feel at home.
We believe that life at The Grange should include the best care, the best of life in the best environment.
All Highgate Care residents are supported to live an active and fulfilled life. Our person-centred care ethos puts resident’s health and wellbeing central to everything providing a truly holistic care package.
The facilities at The Grange allow residents to enjoy other everyday routines that promote independence, from utilising the nail and hair salon, enjoying the gardens and terraces, or simply catching up with friends in the lounges.
‘We believe The Grange Care Home in Darlington, will be the perfect choice for you. Our dedicated care team work closely with all our residents, to encourage them to take part in activities that are tailored to their needs based on their lifestyle preferences …’
Our home has a busy activities timetable, built around the key goals of mental stimulation, increased mobility and social engagement. Activities include arts and crafts sessions, gardening, exercise classes, cinema nights, quizzes, musical performances, and pamper sessions. Each activity is designed to enhance life skills and give a feeling of purpose and self-worth. There is a great variety of activities to try, with new activities added frequently.
The in-house chefs will prepare exceptional food from fresh, seasonal produce that’s locally sourced where possible. Menus will include a mix of delicious and nutritious options including traditional classic meals, Residents’ favourites and exciting international cuisine.
Care Types
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
- Adults under 65 yrs
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Type of care
- Dementia Residential
- Physical Disability
- Residential
- Sensory Impairment
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Short stay services
- Intermediate Care
- Respite Care
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Specific care needs
- Autism
- Bariatric Care
- Brain Injury
- Challenging / Specialist Behaviour
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Heart Disease
- Incontinence
- Parkinsonism
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
- Young onset dementia
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Cafe
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Escort Service to Appointments
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Sensory Room
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Daily Newspapers
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Room
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Podiatry
- Post
- Pub (on-site)
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Wifi
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Dining
- Kitchenette
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
- En Suite Bathroom (only)
- Wet Rooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure & Wellbeing
- Hairdressing (in room)
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
In The Area
Bar | Bar | 0.1 miles |
Bus Station | Bus Station | 1.3 miles |
Doctor | Doctor | 0.5 miles |
Park | Park | 0.1 miles |
Pharmacy | Pharmacy | 0.1 miles |
Shop | Shop | 0.4 miles |
Supermarket | Supermarket | 0.1 miles |
Languages
- English
Weekly Prices
Funding Sources
- Local AuthorityWhen your local authority pays for your care - sometimes referred to as 'state funding'
- Local Authority with top-upWhen you pay the difference between what your local authority is willing to pay and the care home's fee
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Good
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good