Common Mead Lane, Gillingham SP8 4RE A comfortable, caring home in a quiet spot
The Mellowes has a lovely domestic feel. It’s an ideal place to stay whether you’re looking for respite or a welcoming place in which to start a new chapter in life.
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All rooms are en-suite |
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Many rooms have views over gardens or fields |
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Rooms are suitable for couples |
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Two comfy lounges, a café and a piano |
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Large landscaped garden with two courtyards |
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Pet therapy for fluffy cuddles |
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Who is this home suitable for?
Residential care residential-care
Nursing care nursing-care
Respite and short stays respite-and-short-stays
Day care day-care
Early stage dementia early-stage-dementia
Advanced dementia advanced-dementia
Recovery post-op or after illness recovery-post-op-or-after-illness
Parkinson’s parkinson
Huntington’s huntington
Physical or learning disabilities physical-or-learning-disabilities
Palliative care palliative-care
What’s included for the price?
All residents appreciate the key things like delicious meals and laundry services. A few options are at an extra cost.
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For an extra cost…
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If you would like to find out more about The Mellowes Care Home, speak to a member of our Customer Care Team, who are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Call us on 0345 600 4622 ^
Ashley, Leeds Customer Care Team, who are we?
On the edge of Gillingham, surrounded by open fields
A handsome building in period style, with a large wraparound garden and two courtyard gardens – ideal for a short stroll and a glass of sherry before sitting down to a tasty lunch with new friends.
Great places to socialise, enjoy an activity or have quiet time
The café area is just one of several attractive shared spaces at The Mellowes where residents can catch up with family and friends over a cup of coffee and a tempting slice of cake.
Pretty colour co-ordinated bedrooms
We’ve made the rooms a pleasant place to spend a bit of me time, perhaps reading, knitting or with a crossword.
Pleasant gardens where you’re welcome to roll your sleeves up
The large garden has brightly painted garden furniture and a pergola, residents are welcome to do gardening.
A bright and airy dining room
We provide good and varied food and smartly set tables often with fresh flowers. Visitors are always welcome to come for a meal.
There’s no typical day at The Mellowes, but we arrange plenty to do, both here at the home as well as out and about.
Clubs and groups for special interests
Our home has an art club, pottery, Knit and Natter sessions, and we set up a gentleman’s club on our residents' request.
Fun ways to stay mobile and active
Our gardening club and gentle exercise classes make sure there is always a way for residents to keep healthy.
Connected to the local community
We regularly take residents out for lunch at the garden centre and get visits from the local Brownies and primary school children.
"The home promoted choice and decision making… Staff had a good understanding of the people they cared for and supported them in decisions about how they liked to live their lives. People were supported by staff who respected their privacy and dignity… and responded to their changing needs."
"My mother has been a resident at The Mellowes for almost 2 years following a stroke. She was a quiet, shy person but the staff encouraged her to eat her meals with the other residents in the dining room and to join in with the afternoon activities."
Daughter of resident, 02 April 2020, carehome.co.uk
"My aunt lived at The Mellowes Care Home for over seven years. From the beginning, the care she received was excellent. We noticed on our visits that she was treated with great respect and kindness. Until this last year or so she enjoyed taking part in the various afternoon activities. She had always taken great pride in her appearance, so I was impressed to see the care with which she was helped to dress well and the attention that was paid to her hair and even her nails. All this was an indication of the dignity she was afforded and also the kindness and compassion of the staff at all levels."
Niece of resident, 10 March 2020, carehome.co.uk
"The Mellowes is a lovely residential home in gorgeous grounds. Mum was there for over 4 years and we loved sitting out in the garden when the weather was dry. The carers are friendly and really care for the residents, they work so hard. There are a couple of cosy large lounges - great for when residents have visitors and for all the fun activities and events. I enjoyed spending time with mum there and am so grateful for their kindness and care."
Daughter of resident, 16 August 2019, carehome.co.uk
Help when you need it
Choosing a care home can be stressful, especially if you've never done it before. Where do you start? Well, right here. Our helpful, understanding care advisers offer free advice on anything from funding to finding just the right home.
Call a customer care adviser on 0345 600 4622^
Ask us to assess your situation and talk to you about paying for care, and how funding works.
Find care homes that might be right for you, and book one or more visits.
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