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The Mellowes

Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, SP8 4RE

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Welcome to The Mellowes Care Home in Gillingham

The Mellowes is located in the pretty town of Gillingham, close to historic Shaftesbury, with local shops and amenities within walking distance. The home has been specifically designed for residents in need of residential and nursing care.

Our highly-trained care assistants and registered nurses provide a supportive, friendly environment where our residents are given as much independence as possible.

There are two attractive courtyard gardens attached to the home, which our residents are welcome to enjoy and relax in on warmer days. Some of our rooms have views of the gardens.


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Types of care

  • Convalescence

    Care for those recovering from surgery or illness, through a combination of rest appropriate exercise and balanced diet.

  • Day Care

    Care provided for those who need some social interaction or are recovering from illness or surgery and their main carer is unavailable during the day.

  • Nursing

    We offer 24-hour personal support to those with a condition that requires frequent specialised, qualified nursing care.

  • Palliative

    We provide respectful pro-active care for residents and relatives in their last days of life. We ensure that their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are considered and met.

  • Residential

    Provides accommodation, meals and personal care for those who find it increasingly difficult to cope at home without assistance.

  • Respite

    Round the clock care in a safe, comfortable environment for up to six weeks. Perfect for carers who are ill, on holiday or just need a break.

All types of care

Life at The Mellowes Care Home

A good activity programme encourages residents to get to know one another, improves appetites and sleep patterns.

    Our activities

    There's often something fun and engaging to do at our home. Quizzes and memory sessions, lively discussion groups and regular visits from local entertainers and musicians are all very popular.

    We encourage our residents to continue with their existing hobbies. Staff are always on hand to help out where needed, and there is also plenty of opportunity to try new pastimes and develop new skills.

    We try to get our residents out of the home on regular visits too. This could be a trip to the local mill and museum at Sturminster or Compton Abbas Airfield. Residents are welcome to bring along any friends or relatives on these trips.

    • Activities for all abilities
    • On-site hairdressing salon
    • Dedicated activity co-ordinator
    • Additional therapies available

    Our food

    Our highly experienced chef creates tasty, nutritionally balanced food with fresh ingredients. We cater for a wide range of dietary requirements, including cholesterol reduction, food intolerances, and difficulty with chewing or swallowing.

    • Meals made with fresh ingredients
    • Menus tailor-made for residents
    • Night Bite menu available
    • Menu posted in large, clear type

    Our rooms

    There are a total of 48 rooms in our home, and all of them have their own private en-suite facilities. To ensure complete comfort and security for each of the residents, each room has a 24-hour call system. Some also have views of the stunning gardens.

    Our residents are encouraged to bring their own ornaments and pictures with them to make their rooms more homely.

    • Rooms designed by an interior designer
    • Telephone points
    • 24-hour call system
    • Thermostatic radiators
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    • Care Facilities

      • Individual diets catered for
      • 24 hour call system
      • Residents access to a GP
      • Highly trained nursing staff
      • Additional therapies (payable separately)
      • Personalised care plan
      • Access to an Optician
      • Access to a Nutritionalist
      • Reminiscence sessions
      • Access to 24 hour care
      • Dedicated activity coordinator
      • Electric profiling beds
      • Laundry and cleaning services

    • Room Facilities

      • Ensuite facilities
      • Flat screen TVs
      • Rooms with wet room
      • Rooms with garden view
      • Some double rooms
      • Telephone points
      • TV points

    • Indoor Facilities

      • Communal flat screen TV
      • Communal lounge
      • Freeview
      • Lift access
      • Quiet lounge
      • Smoke detectors
      • Wheelchair access
      • Wifi hotspot
      • Lift to all floors

    Are you looking for more information about us?

    Brochure

    Get to know more about this care home. Our brochure gives details about the types of care available as well as more information about the activities and facilities we offer.

    Customer Satisfaction Report

    We're always striving to improve our treatments and services so feedback from residents and relatives is very important to us. The results of this help us provide the best care possible.

    Care Quality Commission Report

    We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This helps us to identify how we can deliver person-centred care for the people living in Bupa homes.


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