Pexton Grange

Sheffield · S4 7DA

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,015–£1,418/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jan 2024
Capacity
57 beds
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What the evidence shows

Pexton Grange is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jan 2024). Family feedback highlights staff dedication.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff dedication
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Short-term balance-sheet position

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Brancaster Care Homes Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Sheffield
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
96%
Floors
3
Opened
1996
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025

Provider network: 4 homes; 75% rated Good or better (3 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Pexton Grange Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Jan 2024
Registered Manager
Sithabile Virginia Magava
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Sithabile Virginia Magava

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Pexton Grange: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,015–£1,418/week

≈ £4,413 - £6,166 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Fees start from £1,460 for residential dementia care and £1,510 for nursing care. Accepts private funding, Local Authority, Local Authority with Top Up, and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Sheffield, nursing with dementia care): £1,105/wk

Nursing care
From £1,510/week
Dementia care
From £1,460/week

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Pexton Grange, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Pexton Grange, managed by Brancaster Care Homes in Sheffield, provides a welcoming environment for those in need of residential, dementia, and respite care. The home is enhanced by lush gardens, offering residents the opportunity to enjoy gardening and flower arranging. Embracing a pet-friendly ethos, it welcomes both resident and visiting pets. Engaging activities such as arts and crafts, exercise and fitness, and lively dance and music classes promote a vibrant lifestyle. Residents can enjoy regular film nights and the social atmosphere of cocktail and wine evenings. With Wi-Fi access and the option to personalise spaces with their own furniture, Pexton Grange ensures comfort and connectivity for every individual.

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Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Pexton Road, Sheffield, S4 7DA

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
900m
Nearest GP
700m
Nearest Pharmacy
800m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

396m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

2 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
4/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Generally satisfactory
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Pet Therapy
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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Safety & Security

Secure Garden

Lifestyle & Amenities

WiFi

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Pexton Grange a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Pexton Grange

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  1. Observe staff interactions with residents for warmth and patience.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Ask about staff turnover and how continuity is maintained.

  4. Check cleanliness in bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

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  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Pexton Grange

What does the inspection rating for Pexton Grange show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 5 January 2024.

Is Pexton Grange a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 5 January 2024. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: At the latest filed period, current liabilities exceeded current assets by £2,146,891. The current ratio was 0.64. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Pexton Grange cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Pexton Grange: £1,015–£1,418/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Pexton Grange accept NHS or local authority funding?

Pexton Grange accepts local authority funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Pexton Grange a nursing home or a residential care home?

Pexton Grange is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Pexton Grange provide dementia care?

Pexton Grange specialises in dementia care. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Pexton Grange have?

Pexton Grange has 57 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Pexton Grange?

Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 4.2 out of 5.

Are Pexton Grange's reviews enough to make a decision?

Pexton Grange's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Pexton Grange safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Pexton Grange is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Pexton Grange?

Pexton Grange is operated by BRANCASTER CARE HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 05392158). Ownership type: independent.

Has Pexton Grange had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Pexton Grange in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Pexton Grange's provider?

Pexton Grange's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Pexton Grange?

Ask Pexton Grange how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Pexton Grange?

Before choosing Pexton Grange, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Sheffield to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Pexton Grange's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Pexton Grange looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection report was published on 5 January 2024.

What is Pexton Grange's food hygiene rating?

Pexton Grange currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 15 December 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Pexton Grange?

When visiting Pexton Grange, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Pexton Grange?

Our visit checklist for Pexton Grange starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
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