The Grange
Care home in Ashford, Kent
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
The Grange is a 29-bed residential care home in Ashford, Kent, specializing in dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
The home provides accommodation in private bedrooms and offers residential care tailored to the needs of people living with dementia.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
300 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 Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 2 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW HAYESBANK SURGERY, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ashford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern (Age UK) Ashford Ltd
Support for the over 50 to remain independent, learn new skills and take an active part in the wider community
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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