Annefield Grange
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 beds18
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2024-01-11
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe walking into a bright, cheerful atmosphere where the whole environment feels welcoming. The home maintains clean, comfortable spaces that feel cared for, from the communal areas through to individual bedrooms.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2024-01-11 Report published 2024-01-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The inspection rated Effective as Good in January 2024. The home is registered to support people with dementia and mental health conditions, which implies a requirement for specialist training and care planning. The published summary does not include specific detail on care plan quality, GP access, medicines management, or the content of dementia training provided to staff. No concerns were identified by inspectors, which is positive, but the absence of specific examples means the evidence base is thin.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This is the domain that covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether people are treated as individuals rather than tasks. The published summary contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from people living at the home, and no specific examples of how dignity is maintained day to day. A Good rating here is encouraging but the lack of detail means you cannot draw a clear picture from the report alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good in January 2024, covering activities, individual engagement, and whether the home adapts to each person's changing needs. The published summary does not describe the activities programme, mention whether one-to-one engagement is available, or give examples of how care is tailored to individuals. The home supports both younger and older adults as well as people with dementia and mental health conditions, which suggests a need for a flexible and varied approach to meaningful activity.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Lydia Joy Bennett, is confirmed in post, and a nominated individual, Mrs Faye Elizabeth Ann Parker, is recorded as holding organisational responsibility. The published summary does not describe the management culture, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home monitors and improves quality over time. The presence of a registered manager is a positive baseline, but manager tenure and stability are not detailed in the available information.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Annefield Grange provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions. Annefield Grange supports people living with dementia as part of its specialist care provision. The approach appears focused on helping each person maintain their sense of self while living with dementia. 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
Annefield Grange was rated Good across all five inspection domains in January 2024, which is a positive baseline. The score reflects that while no concerns were identified, the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to push individual themes into the higher bands.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe walking into a bright, cheerful atmosphere where the whole environment feels welcoming. The home maintains clean, comfortable spaces that feel cared for, from the communal areas through to individual bedrooms.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team involves families in care decisions. They keep relatives informed about their loved ones' progress and actively seek input on care planning. Staff seem genuinely invested in each resident's wellbeing.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Annefield Grange, it's worth arranging a visit to see firsthand how they approach care.
Worth a visit
Annefield Grange, on George Street in Ryde, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in January 2024. The home is registered to support people living with dementia and mental health conditions as well as older and younger adults, and a named registered manager is confirmed in post. A Good rating across the board is a solid starting point and means inspectors found no areas requiring improvement at the time of the visit. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. There are no recorded observations, no direct quotes from people living at the home or their families, and no specific examples of what Good looks like in practice at this home. That means you are working with a rating rather than a picture. Before making a decision, visit in person, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity session, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps the published findings do not address.
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In Their Own Words
How Annefield Grange describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dedicated staff help residents rediscover their spark
Annefield Grange – Expert Care in Ryde
When families share their experiences of Annefield Grange in Ryde, they talk about transformation. This care home seems to have found a way to help residents not just settle in, but genuinely thrive. The team here appears committed to making real differences in residents' lives.
Who they care for
Annefield Grange provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions.
Annefield Grange supports people living with dementia as part of its specialist care provision. The approach appears focused on helping each person maintain their sense of self while living with dementia.
“If you're considering Annefield Grange, it's worth arranging a visit to see firsthand how they approach care.”
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
Annefield Grange was rated Good across all five inspection domains in January 2024, which is a positive baseline. The score reflects that while no concerns were identified, the published report contains limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony to push individual themes into the higher bands.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe walking into a bright, cheerful atmosphere where the whole environment feels welcoming. The home maintains clean, comfortable spaces that feel cared for, from the communal areas through to individual bedrooms.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how the team involves families in care decisions. They keep relatives informed about their loved ones' progress and actively seek input on care planning. Staff seem genuinely invested in each resident's wellbeing.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Annefield Grange, it's worth arranging a visit to see firsthand how they approach care.
Worth a visit
Annefield Grange, on George Street in Ryde, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in January 2024. The home is registered to support people living with dementia and mental health conditions as well as older and younger adults, and a named registered manager is confirmed in post. A Good rating across the board is a solid starting point and means inspectors found no areas requiring improvement at the time of the visit. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection summary contains very limited specific detail. There are no recorded observations, no direct quotes from people living at the home or their families, and no specific examples of what Good looks like in practice at this home. That means you are working with a rating rather than a picture. Before making a decision, visit in person, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity session, and use the checklist questions below to fill the gaps the published findings do not address.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Annefield Grange measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Annefield Grange describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dedicated staff help residents rediscover their spark
Annefield Grange – Expert Care in Ryde
When families share their experiences of Annefield Grange in Ryde, they talk about transformation. This care home seems to have found a way to help residents not just settle in, but genuinely thrive. The team here appears committed to making real differences in residents' lives.
Who they care for
Annefield Grange provides care for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions.
Annefield Grange supports people living with dementia as part of its specialist care provision. The approach appears focused on helping each person maintain their sense of self while living with dementia.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how the team involves families in care decisions. They keep relatives informed about their loved ones' progress and actively seek input on care planning. Staff seem genuinely invested in each resident's wellbeing.
“If you're considering Annefield Grange, it's worth arranging a visit to see firsthand how they approach care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
