Carebase
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home
Care home in Chelmsford, Essex
Operated by Carebase
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is a 66-bed residential care home in Chelmsford, Essex, operated by Carebase. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership. The home received a Requires Improvement rating for responsiveness.
The home provides residential care to older people and supports activities involving residents, staff and visitors. It is run by a management team focused on day-to-day care and daily operations for its residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 November 2020 · Last inspected 27 October 2020
Inspectors carried out a focused visit to this residential and nursing home for older adults, looking only at the safe and well-led areas plus infection control. They found that the new registered manager had brought in monitoring systems that worked, that care records now reflect people's needs, and that medicines are managed more safely. Relatives and staff described good communication, attentive staff, and a calmer atmosphere than before.
- Systems for monitoring quality and safety were found to be effective, and incidents are used to drive improvement
- Care records have been updated to reflect individual needs and preferences, with people and relatives involved in reviews
- Medicines are handled as prescribed, with better management and routine audits
- Infection risk was well managed, and staffing levels were judged sufficient to keep people safe
- The report says a stable management team is needed in future to make sure improvements last
- A clinical lead was still being recruited at the time of the visit, with a senior nurse overseeing clinical care in the meantime
- Staff turnover and morale were still being worked on by the registered manager
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 1000 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
581 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £807 |
| 2025 | £849 |
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Local health safety net
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Broomfield Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chelmsford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Chelmsford
Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Stock Over 60's Club
Provides recreational facilities for elderly people
Part of Carebase
Cherry Wood Grange Care Home is one of 13 homes run by Carebase on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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