Hargrave House Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds58
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-05-23
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-05-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. The published summary does not record specific findings about care plan quality, GP access arrangements, dementia training content, or food and nutrition practice. No shortfalls were identified at the time. Given that the inspection is more than six years old, current practice in these areas needs to be verified directly with the home.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. No specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, response to distress, or privacy practices are recorded in the published summary. The absence of concerns is positive, but the absence of detail means there is nothing specific to pass on to you about what warmth looks like in this home day to day.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. Dementia is a registered specialism for the home, which means it is set up in principle to respond to the specific needs of people living with dementia. The published summary does not describe the activities programme, individual engagement approaches, or end-of-life planning practices. No shortfalls were recorded.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2019 inspection. A named registered manager (Miss Shelley Sidhu) and a nominated individual (Mr Tony Thiru) are recorded against the registration. The published summary does not provide detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to complaints and incidents. No concerns were raised at the time of inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. This means they understand the different needs of younger people living with dementia as well as older residents. The secure dementia ward gives families confidence that their loved ones are in a safe environment. Staff here understand the complexities of dementia and work to maintain each person's dignity and comfort. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Hargrave House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the inspection report published in 2019 contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life, meaning most scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the supporting observations and testimony that would push them higher.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Hargrave House at 103 Cambridge Road, Stansted, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2019. The home is registered to care for up to 58 people, including adults living with dementia, and has a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded against its registration. A review of available information carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection evidence. The published findings from 2019 are now more than six years old, and the report as published contains very little specific detail about daily life, staffing, activities, or the quality of dementia care. A Good rating from 2019 is a reasonable starting point, but it tells you little about what the home is like today. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (including overnight cover for all 58 beds), and ask to see the current activity records alongside any recent incident logs. The questions in the checklist below are the ones this inspection simply did not answer.
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In Their Own Words
How Hargrave House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care where families find reassurance and trust
Compassionate Care in Stansted at Hargrave House
When someone you love needs dementia care, finding the right place feels overwhelming. Hargrave House in Stansted offers specialist support for both younger and older adults living with dementia. The dedicated dementia ward provides secure, specialised care that helps families feel confident their loved ones are safe.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. This means they understand the different needs of younger people living with dementia as well as older residents.
The secure dementia ward gives families confidence that their loved ones are in a safe environment. Staff here understand the complexities of dementia and work to maintain each person's dignity and comfort.
“Getting to know Hargrave House in person could help you decide if it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Hargrave House holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the inspection report published in 2019 contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life, meaning most scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the supporting observations and testimony that would push them higher.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Hargrave House at 103 Cambridge Road, Stansted, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in April 2019. The home is registered to care for up to 58 people, including adults living with dementia, and has a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded against its registration. A review of available information carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection evidence. The published findings from 2019 are now more than six years old, and the report as published contains very little specific detail about daily life, staffing, activities, or the quality of dementia care. A Good rating from 2019 is a reasonable starting point, but it tells you little about what the home is like today. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (including overnight cover for all 58 beds), and ask to see the current activity records alongside any recent incident logs. The questions in the checklist below are the ones this inspection simply did not answer.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Hargrave House Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Hargrave House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care where families find reassurance and trust
Compassionate Care in Stansted at Hargrave House
When someone you love needs dementia care, finding the right place feels overwhelming. Hargrave House in Stansted offers specialist support for both younger and older adults living with dementia. The dedicated dementia ward provides secure, specialised care that helps families feel confident their loved ones are safe.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia care. This means they understand the different needs of younger people living with dementia as well as older residents.
The secure dementia ward gives families confidence that their loved ones are in a safe environment. Staff here understand the complexities of dementia and work to maintain each person's dignity and comfort.
Management & ethos
Families describe staff who bring genuine kindness to their daily work. The team's professional approach and consistent attentiveness make a real difference to residents' lives.
“Getting to know Hargrave House in person could help you decide if it feels right for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
