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CQC: Good

The Grange

69 Southend Road, Wickford, SS11 8DX

Residential care home · 43 beds · Runwood

Street view · 2024
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Weekly fee
from £1,500
reported by the home, October 2026
CQC rating
Good
May 2022
Beds
43
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The Grange's reported fee
£1,500a week

About £78,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Essex, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £380 a week less, £19,760 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Wickford
35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About The Grange

The Grange is a residential care home in Wickford, in the Essex council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 43 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Runwood, which operates 66 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published May 2022, the CQC rated The Grange Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Grange has told us it charges from £1,500 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in October 2026. That comes to about £78,000 a year. It is about 7% above the typical residential fee in Essex of £1,400 a week.

There are 406 registered care homes in Essex. The nearest to The Grange include Silvanna Court, Longcroft Residential Care Home and Eve Belle. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Runwood
Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2022)
Council area
Essex
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
The Grange was rated Good after inspectors found major improvements, but noted some medicines and staffing issues.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.

Type of careWeekly fee
Care home fees
from £1,500
as of October 2026
Reported by the home
“Fees at both homes start around £1500 per week.”

For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Essex, and one carer can look after a couple.

Reviews

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Common questions about The Grange

How much does The Grange cost?

The Grange charges from £1,500 a week for care home fees (as of October 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.

What is the CQC rating for The Grange?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Grange Good in May 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Grange provide nursing care?

No. The Grange is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Grange offer dementia care?

Yes. The Grange is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Grange have?

The Grange is registered for up to 43 residents.

Care at home

35 live-in carers within about an hour of Essex

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 25 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Not only was she professional, polite and efficient but she bought a lovely smile and laughter to my parents home.”
Liz L., about Sithembiso N.
“She brought fun and stimulation into mums life.”
Robert G., about Nechelle F.
See live-in carers near EssexProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Wickford

Silvanna Court, Wickford

Silvanna Court

Wickford, SS11 · 0.6 km · 83 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRunwood
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wickford

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

35 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Essex
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Eve Belle, Essex

Eve Belle

Essex, SS12 · 0.8 km · 58 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRunwood
Fee not published
Area typical £1,400 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 66 care homes run by Runwood