Gillingham Grange
Gillingham Grange is a residential care home in Chard, Somerset (TA20 1BE).
Newly registered with the CQC, October 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.
About Gillingham Grange
Gillingham Grange is a residential care home in Chard, supporting older people and younger adults from across Somerset, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. We think of ourselves as part of the town rather than a building set apart from it. People who move in have usually lived locally for years, and keeping those threads intact matters more than most brochures admit: the same newspaper, the same church, visitors who can walk round rather than make an expedition of it. The daily work is practical. Personal care given calmly and in private. Medication managed properly. Meals cooked here and served at a table. Warm rooms that look like they belong to the person in them. Staff awake at night. Beyond that we try to leave as much as possible in people's own hands, because choosing when to get up, what to wear and how to spend an afternoon is no small matter when a great deal else has been taken away. For residents with a physical disability, accessible bathrooms, the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of being helped to move keep daily life from shrinking. With dementia we work on familiarity and calm rather than correction, and relatives usually hold the detail that unlocks a difficult hour. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. The most useful thing you can do is turn up, have a cup of tea and talk to the people who live here.
Care provided at Gillingham Grange
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 66 residents
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Gillingham Grange compares in Somerset
Measured against the 201 care homes registered in Somerset. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 66 places. Larger than 174 of the 201 homes. The local average is 33 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 153 of the 201 homes (76%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- October 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 201 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 201 homes, 108 offer dementia care.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Somerset.
The local picture: Somerset
What the numbers say about care for older people in Somerset.
What care costs in Somerset, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £805 | £1,400 to £1,650 (South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.) |
| Nursing care | £832 | £1,599 to £1,983 (South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 (South West figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 81,600. Rising to 97,500 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 21,600. Rising to 33,700 by 2035, up 56%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 10,500. Rising to 13,600 by 2035, up 29%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 71
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 353 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Somerset: 85%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Somerset (estimate): 35% council, 44% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Gillingham Grange
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 October 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- Crystal Care Homes Chard Opco Limited, which runs this service only.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Ariel Healthcare, 1.1 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, 11.5 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster Station, 7.5 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Gillingham Grange
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, 11.5 miles away
It is about 11.5 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Ariel Healthcare, 1.1 miles away
- Summervale Surgery, 3.3 miles away
- The Meadows Surgery, 3.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- One Smile Dental - Chard, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- The Ile Dental Centre, 3.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Axminster Dental Practice, 6.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.9 miles away
- Mortons Pharmacy Chard Holyrood Street, 0.9 miles away
- Minster Pharmacy, 3.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Axminster Station, 7.5 miles away
- Crewkerne Station, 7.7 miles away
Around Gillingham Grange
- H: Gillingham Grange
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Local care news in Somerset
More local care news for Somerset
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, Younger adults 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.
How many beds does Gillingham Grange have?
Gillingham Grange is registered for up to 66 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
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?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
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.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
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.
More about the care at Gillingham Grange
Dementia Care at Gillingham Grange
Musgrove Park Hospital at Taunton is 11.5 miles off in a straight line, a considerable distance in an emergency. Dementia care is on the registration here, and what helps is usually familiar staff, a calm layout and a predictable day. The home says it works on familiarity and calm rather than correction, and thinks of itself as part of the town rather than a building set apart. Keeping local threads intact, the same newspaper or the same church, is offered as part of that. Ask how distress is handled and whether any area of the house is secured. Ask how staff continuity is maintained as dementia advances.
Residential Care at Gillingham Grange
Sixty six places here exceed the Somerset average of 33 and put the home above 174 of the 201 in the county. Residential care supplies everyday living support with no nursing on site, so meals, personal care, medication and activity are care staff work. The GP and district nurses attend to clinical needs, and that division is what separates residential from nursing care. South West fees commonly run from £1000 to £1300 a week, while Somerset usually pays about £750 to £900. That gap means a top up is a realistic possibility, so establish who would pay it. Ask also how the home decides when residential care is no longer enough.
Older Person Care at Gillingham Grange
One Smile Dental is 0.2 miles from Gillingham Grange, with a Boots pharmacy 0.9 miles out. Registered for older person care, the Chard home describes personal care given calmly and in private, medication managed properly, and meals cooked there and served at a table. Warm rooms meant to look like the resident's own and staff awake at night are also part of its account. Beyond that it says it leaves as much as possible in people's own hands. Ask how many staff cover the night across 66 places. Ask whether choosing when to get up and what to wear genuinely remains the resident's decision.
Younger Adults at Gillingham Grange
The nearest railway station, Axminster, is 7.5 miles away, which limits independent travel. Younger adults are on the registration beside older people, and in a house of 66 the older group will be far larger. Age appropriate company and activity are therefore worth pressing on. Ask who under 65 lives there and what fills their week.
Physical Disability at Gillingham Grange
Ariel Healthcare, the nearest surgery, is 1.1 miles from the home. Physical disability is one of its registered categories, and the home names accessible bathrooms, the right equipment and staff who know each person's preferred way of being helped to move. Ask to see the bathroom and transfer equipment for the room on offer, and how plans are reviewed.
Explore more
- Care homes in Somerset
- All care homes
- Care funding calculator
- Dementia signs checklist
- Care advice guides
More care homes in Chard
- Eleighwater House — CQC Good
- Manor — CQC Good
- Sunnymeade — CQC Good
- Sunnyside Care Home — CQC Good
- Yew Tree Cottage Residential Home — CQC Good
- Springside — CQC Requires Improvement
Browse all care homes in Chard.