Autumn Grange Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds54
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-04-14
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership78
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain is rated Good. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition, and healthcare access. The home lists dementia as a specialism and holds a nursing registration, indicating a clinical workforce is in place. The available report text does not include specific observations about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP visiting arrangements, or mealtime experience. The Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied overall, but the detail behind that judgement is not available in the published text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain is rated Good. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, independence, and compassionate care. Our family review data shows that staff warmth (57.3%) and compassion and dignity (55.2%) are the two factors most likely to appear in positive family reviews of care homes. The available inspection text does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, or specific observations of staff interactions, so it is not possible to confirm how warmth and dignity were demonstrated in practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors did not observe concerning practice.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain is rated Good. This covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to changing needs, and end-of-life care. The home supports people living with dementia and cares for both adults over and under 65, suggesting a potentially diverse resident group with varying engagement needs. The available report text contains no specific description of activities offered, whether one-to-one engagement is provided for residents who cannot join groups, or how end-of-life preferences are recorded and respected.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain is rated Good, and this represents a clear improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating. The home is run by Monarch Consultants Limited, with Mrs Michelle Whitehead as Registered Manager and Mrs Jacqueline Perry as Nominated Individual. The presence of named, accountable leaders is a positive structural indicator. The available report text does not include detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home handles complaints and concerns. The improvement trajectory is the strongest positive signal available.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed-age environment brings a different dynamic to daily life, with nursing staff experienced in supporting varying health and mobility needs. For residents with dementia, the nursing team at Autumn Grange focuses on maintaining routines and creating a calm, predictable environment. Staff work closely with families to understand each person's history and preferences, helping to preserve connections to familiar memories and experiences. 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
Autumn Grange has moved from Requires Improvement to a solid Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the inspection report provided contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect a confirmed improvement trajectory rather than richly evidenced outstanding practice.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Autumn Grange Nursing Home in Worksop was inspected on 28 March 2023 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a genuine and significant improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and it tells you that inspectors found real progress under the current management team led by Registered Manager Mrs Michelle Whitehead. The home cares for up to 54 adults, including people living with dementia, and holds a nursing registration, meaning clinical care is part of what they provide. The main limitation for families right now is that the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no named observations about mealtimes, activities, or night staffing, and no description of the physical environment. A Good rating is encouraging, but it does not tell you whether your mum or dad will be warm, engaged, and treated as an individual. Before deciding, visit at a mealtime, ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask how the home will keep you informed if your parent's health changes. Those questions will tell you more than the rating alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Autumn Grange Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where genuine care meets personal dignity in Worksop
Compassionate Care in Worksop at Autumn Grange Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home means looking for somewhere that truly sees your loved one as an individual. Autumn Grange Nursing Home in Worksop provides round-the-clock nursing care with a focus on maintaining dignity and independence. The home welcomes residents who need support with complex health conditions, whether they're approaching retirement or have been living with long-term care needs for years.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed-age environment brings a different dynamic to daily life, with nursing staff experienced in supporting varying health and mobility needs.
For residents with dementia, the nursing team at Autumn Grange focuses on maintaining routines and creating a calm, predictable environment. Staff work closely with families to understand each person's history and preferences, helping to preserve connections to familiar memories and experiences.
“Getting a feel for daily life at Autumn Grange can help you decide if it's the right fit 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
Autumn Grange has moved from Requires Improvement to a solid Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the inspection report provided contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect a confirmed improvement trajectory rather than richly evidenced outstanding practice.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Autumn Grange Nursing Home in Worksop was inspected on 28 March 2023 and rated Good across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. This is a genuine and significant improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, and it tells you that inspectors found real progress under the current management team led by Registered Manager Mrs Michelle Whitehead. The home cares for up to 54 adults, including people living with dementia, and holds a nursing registration, meaning clinical care is part of what they provide. The main limitation for families right now is that the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail: no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no named observations about mealtimes, activities, or night staffing, and no description of the physical environment. A Good rating is encouraging, but it does not tell you whether your mum or dad will be warm, engaged, and treated as an individual. Before deciding, visit at a mealtime, ask how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and ask how the home will keep you informed if your parent's health changes. Those questions will tell you more than the rating alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Autumn Grange Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Autumn Grange Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where genuine care meets personal dignity in Worksop
Compassionate Care in Worksop at Autumn Grange Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home means looking for somewhere that truly sees your loved one as an individual. Autumn Grange Nursing Home in Worksop provides round-the-clock nursing care with a focus on maintaining dignity and independence. The home welcomes residents who need support with complex health conditions, whether they're approaching retirement or have been living with long-term care needs for years.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed-age environment brings a different dynamic to daily life, with nursing staff experienced in supporting varying health and mobility needs.
For residents with dementia, the nursing team at Autumn Grange focuses on maintaining routines and creating a calm, predictable environment. Staff work closely with families to understand each person's history and preferences, helping to preserve connections to familiar memories and experiences.
Management & ethos
Families visiting Autumn Grange often notice how staff take time to genuinely connect with each resident. The nursing team works to understand individual preferences and routines, creating a sense of familiarity that can be especially comforting during the transition to residential care.
“Getting a feel for daily life at Autumn Grange can help you decide if it's the right fit for your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
