Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is a nursing home in Chelmsford, Essex (CM2 0AR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
At Cherry Wood Grange Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex, we provide nursing care for people who need a little more support to live well. We welcome older adults, younger adults living with physical disabilities, and people with visual or hearing impairments, and we work hard to make sure every person who comes through our doors feels genuinely at home. Dementia care is a significant part of what we do here. We understand how unsettling a move into care can feel for both the person and their family, and we take time to get to know each resident properly, learning about their life, their preferences, and the things that matter most to them. That understanding shapes the way we support people day to day. We also offer respite care for those who need a short term stay, whether that is to recover after a period in hospital or to give a family carer some time to rest. We treat short stay residents with the same care and attention as those who live with us permanently. Our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is good, and we are proud of that. It reflects the effort our team puts in every day to provide care that is thoughtful, safe, and responsive. We are always looking at how we can improve and we welcome honest feedback from residents and their families because that is how we grow. If you are considering Cherry Wood Grange for yourself or someone you love, we would encourage you to come and visit us. Walking around and having a conversation with the team is the best way to get a real sense of who we are. We are always happy to answer questions and to help families feel confident they are making the right decision.
Care provided at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 November 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Where is Cherry Wood Grange Care Home located?
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is a nursing home in Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Cherry Wood Grange Care Home provide?
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Cherry Wood Grange Care Home's CQC rating?
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 19 November 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Cherry Wood Grange Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Cherry Wood Grange Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home 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. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home 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 East
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Cherry Wood Grange Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Respite Care at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Nursing respite is in shorter supply than residential short stays, so notice matters. Respite care is part of the registration at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home. Send medication in its original packaging, written routines and any dressing or feeding instructions. Ask the minimum stay, the weekly rate and how quickly an urgent booking could be met.
Nursing Care at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Clinical needs that cannot wait for a district nurse are the reason nursing homes exist, covering wounds, catheters, oxygen and medication that needs adjusting. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home in Chelmsford is registered to provide nursing care, with qualified nurses on duty rather than on call. Where that input is genuinely needed, the NHS contributes about 235 pounds a week through Funded Nursing Care, reducing the family's bill. Nursing fees across the East commonly run from £1250 to £1600 a week. Inspectors rated the home good when they visited in November 2020. Ask whether Funded Nursing Care has been assessed and what the invoice looks like afterwards.
Dementia Care at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Dementia care is judged on the difficult hours rather than the pleasant ones. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home holds a dementia registration alongside nursing, and its own text describes dementia as a significant part of what it does. Consistent staffing, a navigable layout and unhurried routines carry most of the weight. Ask what happens when a resident becomes frightened, agitated or set on leaving. Ask how exit doors are managed and how sedating medication is reviewed. Ask also whether a resident could remain as their dementia progresses.
Older Person Care at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
By the time a nursing home is being considered, the help needed has usually gone beyond what family and visiting carers can manage. Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is registered for older person care alongside nursing. Daily life still comes down to small matters, such as when breakfast happens and who helps with a wash. Ask whether residents choose their own waking times and how personal care is kept dignified. Ask how many staff and nurses are on duty overnight and how bells are answered. Essex County Council usually pays around £900 to £1100 a week, so ask how any gap to the fee is handled.
Visual and Hearing Impairment at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Being unable to hear a question is often mistaken for confusion. Visual and hearing impairment fall within what Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is registered to support. Lighting, contrast, signage and simple staff habits determine how limiting sensory loss becomes. Ask about loop systems, how often aids and glasses are checked, and who arranges audiology and optician appointments.
Younger Adults at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
A younger adult needing nursing care has social needs that a building full of much older residents rarely meets. Younger adults are included in the registration at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home, and its own text mentions younger adults with physical disabilities. Internet access, privacy and getting out of the building matter more at that age. Ask who else of a similar age lives there and what the week offers them.
Physical Disability at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Transfers are where injuries happen, to residents and staff alike. Physical disability is named in the registration at Cherry Wood Grange Care Home. The right hoist, bed and cushion in the right room preserve both safety and dignity. Ask what equipment is held, who assesses for it, and how transfers are staffed at night.
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