Foley Grange 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 beds66
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-11-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere they notice right away. Staff here seem to have that natural kindness that makes such a difference — they're approachable and warm with both residents and visitors.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership73
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-11-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Foley Grange was rated Good for Effective at its October 2023 inspection. This domain covers how well the home assesses and meets people's needs, including care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published summary does not record specific observations about GP access, the content of care plans, or how staff training is delivered. No concerns were identified. Dementia is listed as one of the home's specialisms, which places an expectation on the home to demonstrate dementia-specific knowledge and practice.Is this home caring?
Foley Grange was rated Good for Caring at its October 2023 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people's independence is promoted. The published summary does not record specific inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they are treated, or examples of how the home protects privacy and dignity day to day. No concerns were identified. The home's specialism in dementia and sensory impairment makes the quality of day-to-day caring interactions particularly significant.Is the home responsive?
Foley Grange was rated Good for Responsive at its October 2023 inspection. This domain covers whether the home responds to people's individual needs and preferences, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life planning. The published summary does not record specific observations about the activities programme, examples of individual engagement, or detail about how the home supports people in the later stages of dementia. No concerns were identified. The home is registered for 66 beds, which means activities provision needs to work at scale and for people with a wide range of needs and abilities.Is the home well-led?
Foley Grange was rated Good for Well-led at its October 2023 inspection. The home has a named registered manager, Miss Michelle Rachel Pilgrim, and a nominated individual, Ms Anna Gretchen Selby, both listed in the registration record. This domain covers management culture, governance, accountability, and whether the home learns from incidents. The published summary does not record specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints and quality monitoring. No concerns were identified.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Foley Grange provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, dementia, and mental health conditions. The team cares for adults over 65, bringing experience across these different areas of need. For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialist care within their clean, well-maintained environment. The friendly, professional approach that families notice extends to supporting those with memory care needs. 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
Foley Grange holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. The score reflects that positive picture while being honest that the evidence behind it is thinner than families deserve.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere they notice right away. Staff here seem to have that natural kindness that makes such a difference — they're approachable and warm with both residents and visitors.
What inspectors have recorded
What comes through in family feedback is how well residents are looked after here. The team brings both friendliness and professionalism to their work, giving families confidence in the care their loved ones receive.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Kidderminster area, visiting Foley Grange will give you a real sense of the warm, professional atmosphere families describe.
Worth a visit
Foley Grange, on Silverwoods Way in Kidderminster, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2023, with the report published in November 2023. The home is registered to care for up to 66 people and specialises in dementia, mental health conditions, and sensory impairment, as well as general residential care for adults over 65. A Good rating in every domain, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors found no significant concerns in any area of the home's operation. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. You should treat the Good rating as a starting point rather than a complete picture. On your first visit, focus on the things the inspection did not capture: whether staff greet your parent by name, how the home responds when someone becomes distressed, what night staffing actually looks like, and whether there are genuine one-to-one activities for people in more advanced stages of dementia. The checklist below gives you specific questions to ask the manager and things to observe for yourself.
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In Their Own Words
How Foley Grange Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Clean, welcoming spaces where kindness comes naturally
Foley Grange – Expert Care in Kidderminster
When families first step through the doors at Foley Grange in Kidderminster, they often mention how clean and well-kept everything feels. This West Midlands care home has built a reputation for creating spaces where residents feel genuinely cared for, with staff who bring warmth and professionalism to their daily work.
Who they care for
Foley Grange provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, dementia, and mental health conditions. The team cares for adults over 65, bringing experience across these different areas of need.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialist care within their clean, well-maintained environment. The friendly, professional approach that families notice extends to supporting those with memory care needs.
“If you're looking for care in the Kidderminster area, visiting Foley Grange will give you a real sense of the warm, professional atmosphere families describe.”
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
Foley Grange holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a solid baseline, but the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. The score reflects that positive picture while being honest that the evidence behind it is thinner than families deserve.
Homes in West Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about the friendly atmosphere they notice right away. Staff here seem to have that natural kindness that makes such a difference — they're approachable and warm with both residents and visitors.
What inspectors have recorded
What comes through in family feedback is how well residents are looked after here. The team brings both friendliness and professionalism to their work, giving families confidence in the care their loved ones receive.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for care in the Kidderminster area, visiting Foley Grange will give you a real sense of the warm, professional atmosphere families describe.
Worth a visit
Foley Grange, on Silverwoods Way in Kidderminster, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2023, with the report published in November 2023. The home is registered to care for up to 66 people and specialises in dementia, mental health conditions, and sensory impairment, as well as general residential care for adults over 65. A Good rating in every domain, including Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, is a meaningful baseline: it means inspectors found no significant concerns in any area of the home's operation. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. You should treat the Good rating as a starting point rather than a complete picture. On your first visit, focus on the things the inspection did not capture: whether staff greet your parent by name, how the home responds when someone becomes distressed, what night staffing actually looks like, and whether there are genuine one-to-one activities for people in more advanced stages of dementia. The checklist below gives you specific questions to ask the manager and things to observe for yourself.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Foley Grange Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Foley Grange Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Clean, welcoming spaces where kindness comes naturally
Foley Grange – Expert Care in Kidderminster
When families first step through the doors at Foley Grange in Kidderminster, they often mention how clean and well-kept everything feels. This West Midlands care home has built a reputation for creating spaces where residents feel genuinely cared for, with staff who bring warmth and professionalism to their daily work.
Who they care for
Foley Grange provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, dementia, and mental health conditions. The team cares for adults over 65, bringing experience across these different areas of need.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialist care within their clean, well-maintained environment. The friendly, professional approach that families notice extends to supporting those with memory care needs.
Management & ethos
What comes through in family feedback is how well residents are looked after here. The team brings both friendliness and professionalism to their work, giving families confidence in the care their loved ones receive.
The home & environment
The physical spaces at Foley Grange consistently impress visitors. Everything's kept clean and tidy, creating surroundings that feel fresh and well-maintained.
“If you're looking for care in the Kidderminster area, visiting Foley Grange will give you a real sense of the warm, professional atmosphere families describe.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
