The Grange Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living
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 beds43
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-05-12
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
People notice how staff take time to engage with families directly, answering questions and addressing concerns as they arise. The manager keeps an open-door approach that families appreciate. Activities here work to include everyone, whatever their abilities.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-05-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism alongside physical disabilities and sensory impairment, serving adults both over and under 65. A Good rating in Effective typically requires inspectors to review care plans, check training records, and assess whether healthcare needs are being met. The published summary does not include specific examples of care planning, dementia training content, or records of GP involvement.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. A Good rating in this domain typically requires inspectors to observe staff interactions, assess whether dignity is respected in practice, and gather testimony from residents and relatives. The published summary does not include specific observations of staff behaviour, quotes from residents or families, or examples of how dignity is maintained during personal care.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. A Good rating here typically requires inspectors to be satisfied that activities are meaningful and accessible, that individual needs and preferences are reflected in care, and that complaints are handled fairly. The published summary does not include specific detail about the activity programme, examples of tailored engagement, or records of complaints and their outcomes.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating. The home is operated by Runwood Homes Limited. The improvement from a previous Inadequate rating across all domains to Good in every area is the clearest signal of effective leadership: the management team identified what needed to change and delivered sustained improvement. The published summary does not include specific detail about the manager's tenure, staff culture, or governance processes.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Grange supports people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and dementia across different age groups. They care for adults both under and over 65. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialized support alongside their other care services. Staff work with the particular needs that come with memory loss. 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
The Grange scores a solid 72 out of 100, reflecting a home that has made a genuine and significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to Good across all five inspection domains. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so many scores are based on the overall rating rather than direct observations, quotes, or individual examples.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how staff take time to engage with families directly, answering questions and addressing concerns as they arise. The manager keeps an open-door approach that families appreciate. Activities here work to include everyone, whatever their abilities.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here respond when families raise concerns, though some situations have raised questions about how incidents are handled and documented. The team shows warmth in their daily interactions with residents.
How it sits against good practice
Worth exploring if you need specialized sensory or physical support in the Wickford area.
Worth a visit
The Grange in Wickford was rated Good at its last inspection in March 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The most significant fact here is the starting point: the home had previously been rated Inadequate, making this a substantial turnaround. Inspectors were satisfied enough with every aspect of the home to award Good across the board, which is a meaningful achievement and a signal that the leadership team identified what was wrong and fixed it. The main uncertainty is one of detail rather than direction. The published inspection summary is brief and does not include specific observations, staff interactions, resident or family quotes, or evidence of what day-to-day life actually looks like for your parent. A Good rating is encouraging, but it does not tell you whether the food is appealing, whether the dementia unit feels calm, or whether staff know residents by name. Visit in person, if possible at a mealtime or during an activity session, and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, how much agency cover is used, and how families are kept informed when something changes.
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In Their Own Words
How The Grange Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where sensory care meets everyday warmth in Wickford
Residential home in Wickford: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right support for sensory impairments or physical disabilities can feel overwhelming. The Grange in Wickford offers specialized care for adults of all ages, with staff who understand that small gestures matter. Families describe an environment where residents settle into their routines and find their place.
Who they care for
The Grange supports people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and dementia across different age groups. They care for adults both under and over 65.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialized support alongside their other care services. Staff work with the particular needs that come with memory loss.
“Worth exploring if you need specialized sensory or physical support in the Wickford area.”
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
The Grange scores a solid 72 out of 100, reflecting a home that has made a genuine and significant improvement from a previous Inadequate rating to Good across all five inspection domains. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so many scores are based on the overall rating rather than direct observations, quotes, or individual examples.
Homes in East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
People notice how staff take time to engage with families directly, answering questions and addressing concerns as they arise. The manager keeps an open-door approach that families appreciate. Activities here work to include everyone, whatever their abilities.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here respond when families raise concerns, though some situations have raised questions about how incidents are handled and documented. The team shows warmth in their daily interactions with residents.
How it sits against good practice
Worth exploring if you need specialized sensory or physical support in the Wickford area.
Worth a visit
The Grange in Wickford was rated Good at its last inspection in March 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The most significant fact here is the starting point: the home had previously been rated Inadequate, making this a substantial turnaround. Inspectors were satisfied enough with every aspect of the home to award Good across the board, which is a meaningful achievement and a signal that the leadership team identified what was wrong and fixed it. The main uncertainty is one of detail rather than direction. The published inspection summary is brief and does not include specific observations, staff interactions, resident or family quotes, or evidence of what day-to-day life actually looks like for your parent. A Good rating is encouraging, but it does not tell you whether the food is appealing, whether the dementia unit feels calm, or whether staff know residents by name. Visit in person, if possible at a mealtime or during an activity session, and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, how much agency cover is used, and how families are kept informed when something changes.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Grange Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Grange Care Home | Runwood Homes Senior Living describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where sensory care meets everyday warmth in Wickford
Residential home in Wickford: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right support for sensory impairments or physical disabilities can feel overwhelming. The Grange in Wickford offers specialized care for adults of all ages, with staff who understand that small gestures matter. Families describe an environment where residents settle into their routines and find their place.
Who they care for
The Grange supports people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and dementia across different age groups. They care for adults both under and over 65.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialized support alongside their other care services. Staff work with the particular needs that come with memory loss.
Management & ethos
Staff here respond when families raise concerns, though some situations have raised questions about how incidents are handled and documented. The team shows warmth in their daily interactions with residents.
The home & environment
The home maintains clean, well-kept spaces throughout. Families mention tidy rooms and common areas that feel cared for.
“Worth exploring if you need specialized sensory or physical support in the Wickford area.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
