Acorn Grange
Acorn Grange is a residential care home in Ferryhill, County Durham (DL17 9HU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Acorn Grange
Here at Acorn Grange, we are a care home based in Ferryhill, County Durham, and we are proud to offer a genuine home from home for the people who live with us. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, and we also provide residential and respite care for those who need shorter term support. We know that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that lightly. From the moment someone walks through our doors, we want them to feel at ease. Our team takes the time to get to know each person properly, understanding their routines, their preferences, and what matters most to them day to day. Good care, in our view, is built on those details. For people living with dementia, we work hard to create an environment that feels calm, familiar and reassuring. We take a person centred approach, which means we are always thinking about the individual rather than applying a one size fits all method. The same principle applies across everything we do, whether someone is with us long term or staying for a short respite break. We are pleased to have received a rating of good from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the commitment of our whole team to maintaining a safe, caring and well run home. We do not rest on that, though. We are always looking at how we can do better for the people in our care and for their families. If you would like to find out more about life at Acorn Grange, we would love to hear from you. Please do get in touch or come and visit us so you can see the home for yourself.
Care provided at Acorn Grange
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 17 May 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Acorn Grange
Where is Acorn Grange located?
Acorn Grange is a residential care home in Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 9HU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Acorn Grange provide?
Acorn Grange is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Acorn Grange's CQC rating?
Acorn Grange is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 May 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Acorn Grange provide dementia care?
Yes. Acorn Grange supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Acorn Grange offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Acorn Grange offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Acorn Grange
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Acorn Grange is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Acorn Grange is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Acorn Grange offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Acorn Grange supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the North East
Acorn Grange has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £750 to £1,000 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North East, not a quote from Acorn Grange. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Acorn Grange
Respite Care at Acorn Grange
Short stays get booked up around school holidays and summer, so early enquiries pay off. Respite care is included in the registration at Acorn Grange, alongside permanent residential places. Pack familiar clothes, medication in its original packaging and a note of daily routines. Ask the minimum stay, the weekly rate and whether a trial stay could become permanent.
Dementia Care at Acorn Grange
A building somebody can learn is worth more in dementia than any list of specialist features. Acorn Grange holds a dementia registration alongside its residential one. Consistency of staff, predictable mealtimes and calm communal areas are what tend to keep people settled. Ask how the home responds to distress in the late afternoon, and what it does when somebody tries to leave. Ask how families are kept informed as the condition changes. Ask also whether a resident could stay as dementia advances or would need to move.
Residential Care at Acorn Grange
Food, laundry, a bath without fear and a reason to come downstairs make up the real content of residential care. Acorn Grange in Ferryhill is registered for residential care and describes itself as a home from home for the people living there. Residential differs from nursing care in the respect that matters most, namely that no registered nurse is based on site and clinical needs are met by visiting community nurses. Weekly fees across the North East commonly run between £750 and £1000, lower than much of the country. Inspectors rated the home good after visiting in May 2023. Ask what the fee covers and what the home would do if nursing needs developed.
Older Person Care at Acorn Grange
Having somebody to talk to can matter as much as having somebody to help with the bath, and good homes treat both as part of the job. Acorn Grange is registered for older person care, covering personal care, medication and daily routines. Choice is the thing to probe, since a home that decides when everybody rises is a very different place from one that does not. Ask how mornings are organised and whether a resident can eat breakfast in their room. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight and how call bells are monitored. County Durham usually pays between £620 and £760 a week, so ask early how any difference is handled.
Younger Adults at Acorn Grange
An adult in their forties living among much older residents needs something to do with the day. Younger adults are part of what Acorn Grange is registered to support. Privacy, internet access, visitors at ordinary hours and trips out all count for more at that age. Ask who else of a similar age lives there and what the week actually offers.
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