The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire (SO31 5AT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Gables

The Gables is a residential care home in Southampton. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for families needing a planned break. This is meant to run like a home rather than a shift pattern. People wake when they wake, eat when they are hungry, and spend the day as they choose. An uneventful afternoon is not a failure. Dementia care here rests on knowing people. We ask families for the history, the working life, the places and the music, because those are what still connect when much else has slipped. Without them we would be managing a condition rather than keeping company with a person, and residents notice the difference even when they cannot name it. Somebody here for a fortnight deserves to be properly known in that fortnight. We ask in advance how they like things done, because a short stay leaves no time to work it out gradually. The Care Quality Commission rates us good overall. We would far rather a relative raised a problem with us this week than mentioned it in a review next month.

Care provided at The Gables

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Gables

Where is The Gables located?

The Gables is a residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5AT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Gables provide?

The Gables is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Gables's CQC rating?

The Gables is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 17 June 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Gables provide dementia care?

Yes. The Gables supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Gables offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Gables offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about The Gables

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. The Gables is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. The Gables is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Gables offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. The Gables is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

The Gables has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Gables. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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