Gillingham Grange

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Gillingham Grange is a residential care home in Chard, Somerset (TA20 1BE).

About Gillingham Grange

Gillingham Grange is a residential care home in Chard, Somerset. We provide care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We aim to be a home rather than an institution. Residents bring their own furniture and belongings, keep their own routines and decide how the day goes, and our job is to give the right amount of help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility without quietly taking over what somebody can still manage themselves. Dementia care is a large part of our work. We take time to learn each person's history, habits and the things that reassure them, because that knowledge is what allows staff to respond well in a difficult moment rather than simply react to it. A calm environment, familiar faces and a predictable rhythm do most of the rest. Where a resident has a physical disability we make sure equipment is properly set up and that staff use it confidently, and where there is a sight or hearing impairment we adapt how we communicate and keep things arranged as the person expects. Respite stays are planned with the same attention as any other admission, whether they give a family carer a proper break or support someone after a spell in hospital. You are welcome to visit Gillingham Grange and see the home on an ordinary day rather than a prepared one.

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Common questions about Gillingham Grange

Where is Gillingham Grange located?

Gillingham Grange is a residential care home in Chard, Somerset, TA20 1BE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Gillingham Grange provide?

Gillingham Grange is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

Does Gillingham Grange provide dementia care?

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

Does Gillingham Grange offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Gillingham Grange

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

Yes. Gillingham Grange 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. Gillingham Grange 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. Gillingham Grange 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?

Yes. Yes. Gillingham Grange supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 West

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

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

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