Grange Cottage Residential Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds33
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-11-29
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families have mentioned finding the staff attentive and responsive when they have questions or concerns. Several people have commented on how staff members take time to address residents' individual needs.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership35
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the November 2022 inspection. This domain covers care planning, training, healthcare access, and food quality. The published text does not record specific findings on any of these areas, such as care plan examples, GP referral processes, dementia training content, or mealtime observations. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the detail behind that judgement is not available in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the November 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether your parent is treated as an individual. The published summary does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident or relative quotes, or examples of how dignity is maintained in practice. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied, but without specific recorded evidence, the detail is not available here.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the November 2022 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors its approach to individual needs, including activities, meaningful engagement, and end-of-life planning. The published summary does not describe specific activities, one-to-one engagement practices, or how the home supports people with advanced dementia who cannot join group sessions. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied overall.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Requires Improvement at the November 2022 inspection, the one domain that did not improve from the previous cycle. The home is run by Grange Cottage Limited, with two registered managers named on the record: Mr Sadaahnan Halkoree and Mrs Vijayantimala Halkoree. The published summary does not describe the specific reasons for the Requires Improvement rating in this domain, what concerns were identified, or what improvement actions were required. This is the most significant gap in the available evidence.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed age range means the home has experience supporting residents with varying care needs. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialized support as part of their regular care services. The staff have experience caring for people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Grange Cottage scores in the mid-range, reflecting a home that has made genuine progress from Requires Improvement to Good across four domains, but where the inspection text provides limited specific detail and management remains officially rated Requires Improvement.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have mentioned finding the staff attentive and responsive when they have questions or concerns. Several people have commented on how staff members take time to address residents' individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are generally described as helpful and available when needed. However, the home has faced a serious safeguarding concern that was reported to local authorities, which prospective families should discuss directly with the home and review in current inspection reports.
How it sits against good practice
When considering Grange Cottage, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the home operates and to discuss any questions about their care approach.
Worth a visit
Grange Cottage Residential Home, on Grange Road in Sutton, was rated Good overall at its inspection in November 2022, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. Inspectors assessed four domains, Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive, as Good, which represents a meaningful step forward for a 33-bed home that also supports people living with dementia. The main uncertainty for any family is the Well-led domain, which remains rated Requires Improvement. Leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of whether a home maintains its standards over time, and this rating means you should look carefully at management when you visit. The published inspection summary is also very brief, providing ratings without specific observations, resident testimony, or detail on staffing, activities, or food. Before making a decision, ask to meet the registered manager in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and spend time in a communal area to observe how staff interact with the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Grange Cottage Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A small residential home providing personal care in Sutton
Dedicated residential home Support in Sutton
Grange Cottage Residential Home in Sutton offers residential care for adults, including those living with dementia. This smaller care home has been supporting local families for many years, with some residents staying for extended periods. The home provides care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed age range means the home has experience supporting residents with varying care needs.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialized support as part of their regular care services. The staff have experience caring for people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“When considering Grange Cottage, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the home operates and to discuss any questions about their care approach.”
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
Grange Cottage scores in the mid-range, reflecting a home that has made genuine progress from Requires Improvement to Good across four domains, but where the inspection text provides limited specific detail and management remains officially rated Requires Improvement.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families have mentioned finding the staff attentive and responsive when they have questions or concerns. Several people have commented on how staff members take time to address residents' individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff are generally described as helpful and available when needed. However, the home has faced a serious safeguarding concern that was reported to local authorities, which prospective families should discuss directly with the home and review in current inspection reports.
How it sits against good practice
When considering Grange Cottage, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the home operates and to discuss any questions about their care approach.
Worth a visit
Grange Cottage Residential Home, on Grange Road in Sutton, was rated Good overall at its inspection in November 2022, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. Inspectors assessed four domains, Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive, as Good, which represents a meaningful step forward for a 33-bed home that also supports people living with dementia. The main uncertainty for any family is the Well-led domain, which remains rated Requires Improvement. Leadership quality is one of the strongest predictors of whether a home maintains its standards over time, and this rating means you should look carefully at management when you visit. The published inspection summary is also very brief, providing ratings without specific observations, resident testimony, or detail on staffing, activities, or food. Before making a decision, ask to meet the registered manager in person, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, and spend time in a communal area to observe how staff interact with the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Grange Cottage Residential Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Grange Cottage Residential Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
A small residential home providing personal care in Sutton
Dedicated residential home Support in Sutton
Grange Cottage Residential Home in Sutton offers residential care for adults, including those living with dementia. This smaller care home has been supporting local families for many years, with some residents staying for extended periods. The home provides care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. This mixed age range means the home has experience supporting residents with varying care needs.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialized support as part of their regular care services. The staff have experience caring for people at different stages of their dementia journey.
Management & ethos
Staff are generally described as helpful and available when needed. However, the home has faced a serious safeguarding concern that was reported to local authorities, which prospective families should discuss directly with the home and review in current inspection reports.
The home & environment
The home maintains good standards of cleanliness throughout, with attention to practical details like laundry care. Food provision meets residents' daily nutritional needs.
“When considering Grange Cottage, it's worth arranging a visit to see how the home operates and to discuss any questions about their care approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
