The Mellowes Care Home

The Mellowes Care Home is a nursing home in Gillingham, Dorset (SP8 4RE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About The Mellowes Care Home

The Mellowes Care Home is a nursing home in Gillingham, Dorset. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Having registered nurses on the team means we can care for people with substantial health needs and can usually carry on caring for somebody as those needs increase. Families who come to us are often tired of uncertainty, and knowing that the moving can stop is a real relief. We keep the home unhurried. People wake in their own time, eat what they enjoy and spend the day in company or quietly as they choose. Rooms are the residents' own space and we treat them that way. For people living with dementia we work from knowledge of the person rather than from a routine, keeping the surroundings calm and familiar and giving time rather than instruction. We stay in close contact with GPs and community teams so that health problems are picked up early and hospital admissions happen only when they are genuinely necessary. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are looking at nursing care in this part of Dorset, you are welcome to visit, meet our nurses and carers and see the home on an ordinary day.

Care provided at The Mellowes Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about The Mellowes Care Home

Where is The Mellowes Care Home located?

The Mellowes Care Home is a nursing home in Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Mellowes Care Home provide?

The Mellowes Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Mellowes Care Home's CQC rating?

The Mellowes Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Mellowes Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does The Mellowes Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Mellowes Care Home

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

Yes. The Mellowes Care Home 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?

Yes. Yes. The Mellowes Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Mellowes Care Home 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. The Mellowes Care Home 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

The Mellowes Care Home 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 The Mellowes Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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