Philosophy of Care
At Apley Grange we provide support, care and nursing according to individual needs. Our aim is to support the Sisters and residents to lead full and happy lives, and be as independent as possible. In doing this we consider each individual's physical, emotional and spiritual needs, their abilities and personalities. Their views, opinions and choices are valued and respected.
We would like to extend this welcome to Apley Grange to other women who would like to be cared for in this warm, friendly and supportive environment.
Living at Apley Grange
Set within secluded gardens and grounds in a quiet residential area close to the Stray, Apley Grange is able to provide nursing, dementia and end of life care according to individual need. We are also able to offer respite care.
There are currently 42 single ensuite rooms. Each room has a SMART television, internet access and a telephone. Lifts serve the rooms on the upper floors. Residents are encouraged to personalize their rooms, bringing small items of furniture and other treasured possessions if they so wish.
Visitors are always welcome at Apley Grange, open visiting making it easy for relatives and friends to pop in at their convenience.
Grounds & Garden
The garden and grounds are accessible to everyone, whatever their degree of mobility with wheelchair accessible paths throughout. The beauty of each season in the mature garden also provides an attractive outlook from many of the rooms.
Local Attractions
Harrogate, south-east of the Yorkshire Dales, is famous for its flower shows, Turkish baths, antique shops, the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Harlow Carr, the annual Great Yorkshire Show, and the Harrogate International Centre. Nearby are many attractive towns and villages, historic houses, castles, abbeys, racecourses, and beautiful scenery.
Accommodation
There are currently 42 single en-suite rooms, some fitted with ceiling hoists. Each room has a SMART television, internet access and a telephone. Lifts serve the rooms on the upper floor. All bedrooms have profiling beds and hybrid airflow mattresses where necessary. Each ensuite shower has a wall mounted shower seat ensuring safety and convenience for all residents to use.
Kitchen & Dining
The kitchen provides a wide selection of nutritious home-made meals. Several options are available at each mealtime. Allergies and any other dietary requirements can be catered for. Fruit, sweets, biscuits, and a variety of hot and cold drinks are always available. Homemade cakes accompany afternoon tea daily. Our dining rooms are large and airy, and visitors are welcome to share meals with their loved one by prior arrangement with the kitchen.
Activities
There is a wide range of activities available which include;
arts and crafts, singing, poetry, gardening, quizzes, reminiscing and films. There are also regular exercise classes suitable for all levels of fitness. We also arrange for guest speakers and entertainers to come periodically. Many books are available and there is also an external library service.
Special events to mark significant days of the year are celebrated and we often find ways of fund-raising for local charities, such as coffee mornings, aftertnoon teas, small gift stalls.
Shared Spaces: Lounges, Sitting Areas & Libraries
Through out Apley Grange you will find lounges and smaller seating areas where you can relax, some lounges have large smart TV’s, some areas are near bookshelves and are ideal quiet areas to read a book or enjoy a newspaper. There is ample space for activity sessions and many of our seating areas look out over the beautiful gardens. We also have daily mass in our chapel and an oratory available for private prayer.
The Chapel
The spiritual needs of each person are important in the holistic care offered in Apley Grange. There are regular services in chapel and these services are available to view from the lounge areas and individual rooms by video link. Opportunities are provided for prayer and reflection by the Pastoral Care Team, and our Priest.
Talk to our team
Feel free to contact a member of our management team for more information about the services we provide. Our Home Manager, Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead have all worked at Apley Grange for many years and are happy to discuss any questions/concerns you may have.