SafeAre people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?Good
EffectiveDoes care achieve good outcomes and a good quality of life?Good
CaringAre staff kind, compassionate and respectful?Good
ResponsiveAre services organised to meet people's needs?Good
Well-ledIs the home well managed, with a culture of high-quality care?Good
CQC hasn't inspected this home for more than 5 years. It re-inspects based on risk, so an old rating doesn't count against a home on this site, but it may not reflect the home today. ?
The home changed owner in April 2025. Its rating dates from before the change. ?
This rating was carried over from the home's previous registration, usually after a change of owner. ?
The Grange is a 40-bed residential care home in Saffron Walden, Essex, run by Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited. CQC registers it to look after older people and people with dementia. Most homes in Essex are smaller: the median there is 22 beds.
CQC rated it Good overall and in all five key questions in March 2022. The rating was carried over from a previous registration, which usually happens when a home changes owner.
In Essex, 84% of rated care homes are Good or Outstanding (England 82%). Its kitchen was rated 5 for food hygiene in November 2025. That is true of 89% of homes in Essex. It is one of 4 homes run by Country Court Care Homes 14 Limited. 1 of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. None of the 5 nearest rated homes has a higher rating. The home changed owner in April 2025.
