The Grange Care Centre, based in Faringdon, part of the respected Forest Healthcare group, has secured its position as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in South East England following an award from CareHome.co.uk, an accolade that is granted based on the cumulative scores submitted by centre residents and families.
Seen as one of the most sought-after recognitions in the sector, owing to the emphasis on feedback from facility users, The Grange is joined by Belmont Lodge in Chigwell, rated one of the best 20 care providers in its respective region, and the Forest Healthcare network, recognised as a Top 20 Mid-Size Care Home Group.
Reviews and ratings leading to The Grange’s position as a Top 20 South East England care centre
CareHome.co.uk is an independent site that welcomes care centre residents, loved ones, and anyone involved in the services provided to leave ratings. These are scored on a scale of 5 based on their overall experience and specific aspects such as facilities, cleanliness, activities, and staff.
Scores are recorded once the participant’s identity has been verified to arrive at a total care centre rating out of a maximum of 10, with the highest-scoring centres celebrated as the top 20 providers in their area. The Grange Care Centre has:
● A current score of 9.8 after 75 reviews, regarded as excellent
● 100% five-star feedback for overall experiences in the last six years
● Been ranked as one of the 20 best among 2,634 care homes in the South East
The sustained positive feedback from residents and their loved ones reflects a strong focus on quality and continued improvement, with consistently outstanding reviews, scores, and comments year after year.
Excerpts of verified reviews for The Grange Care Centre, Stanford in the Vale
Selected from the most recently submitted reviews, the following are examples of the comments shared by The Grange residents and family members:
● Maxine S, Feb 2026: ‘My mum was in The Grange, from Feb 2025 to Jan 2026 RIP
She received the best care anyone would want for a loved family member. The carers really were kind and considerate and treated her with kindness and respect.’
● Julian S, January 2026: ‘The level of personal care that The Grange provided would be extremely hard to match. This is a nursing home where everyone cares.’
● Alan T, January 2026: ‘It is comfortable and well run. The staff are friendly and caring; nothing is too much trouble. I would personally recommend The Grange after living here for eighteen months.’
● Carole S, December 2025: ‘All the staff are always extremely friendly and helpful, they take great care of the residents and are always quick to help sort out any issues. All the staff deal with the residents with great kindness and consideration, but still retaining professionalism and high standards. (A team you can be proud of).’
Full versions of these and all reviews are freely available by using the search function on the CareHome.co.uk directory.
Centre Manager, Fran Keating from The Grange Care Centre said, ‘We are, of course, incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the best 20 care homes in the South East, and this reflects the dedication of our wonderful teams. We’re grateful to each person who has taken the time to share their feedback and are committed to continuing to achieve consistently high scores and rankings for the years to come.’
About The Grange Care Centre
The Grange is based locally in Stanford in the Vale, providing residents with 24-hour nursing care, focused on older adults, those with complex needs, and individuals with physical disabilities that require support.
Rated Outstanding by the regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), The Grange is a comfortable, spacious property with large outdoor gardens, with 40 private rooms and four double rooms for couples, most with en-suites.
More information about The Grange and Forest Healthcare is available on the respective website pages, and those looking for local residential care support can also download a brochure.
Contact:
Tel: 01367 718 836
Email: thegrange@foresthc.com
Web: foresthc.com/our-care-centres/the-grange-care-centre/
Church Green, Stanford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8HU
About Forest Healthcare
Forest Healthcare is an established care provider dedicated to consistently delivering an outstanding quality of life to the residents they serve. With a network of care centres across South-East England, Forest Healthcare specialises in catering to a wide range of care requirements, including; residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. The organisation’s mission is to provide a family feel to the exceptional care they deliver by valuing, respecting and caring for each and every person who lives and works at Forest Healthcare.
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