
This is a remarkable home and one I would recommend to anyone.K S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I could not have wished for a better more caring place for her to move intoSusie R(Next of Kin)


This is a remarkable home and one I would recommend to anyone.K S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I could not have wished for a better more caring place for her to move intoSusie R(Next of Kin)


The Gables care home is situated in the market town of Chatteris, 24 miles from Cambridge, 20 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Huntingdon.
The team provide short-term, respite and longer term care and support for up to 49 residents at the home which is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (April 2023) and has an outstanding local reputation.
The home has wonderful private courtyard gardens, enjoyed by the...
Care Provided by The Gables
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 49 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Gables for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Gables to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Black Swan Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Tyler(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (39)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- 24 hour visiting welcomed
Parking
- Parking available outside home
The Gables Reviews (87)
The Gables has a Review Score of 10 (9.985) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Gables has 87 reviews.
The care and support given to my mum and our family, leading up to my mum passing, was exceptional. The manager and all of her staff treated Mum with love and kindness and they went out of their way to ensure Mum was calm and comfortable. Also the support they gave me helped me to get through this most difficult time. They are amazing.
We pass on our sincere condolences on the passing and thank you for your kind words in such difficult circumstances.
Mum is happy and feels at home after only a few weeks at The Gables. She is well looked after by the kind, friendly and caring staff. The management are always available to answer any queries and are extremely helpful, kind and understanding. Mum enjoys the food, the entertainment and relaxing in the comfortable lounge or sitting in the beautiful garden. Her visitors are always made to feel welcome. We definitely made the right choice for Mum and we don't have to worry anymore knowing she is so well cared for.
Mum has settled well and is happy with lots of company. Her nails have been varnished and she has been to the hairdressers. Awaiting the banjo man - great entertainment.
My ex-mother-in-law was admitted to The Gables in January. I could not have wished for a better more caring place for her to move into for the next phase of her life. It ticks all of the boxes. She loves home-cooked food which is plentiful and the loving care provided by the whole team is without doubt truly exemplary. I can now relax knowing she is in such safe hands - thank you.
My father was admitted to The Gables in July 2023. We, as a family, could not have wished for a better place. Home-from-home, restaurant-quality food. Staff went above and beyond. This is a remarkable home and one I would recommend to anyone. Sadly, my father passed away in October but the end-of-life care was truly professional and caring.
The staff were so kind and caring in my mother's last few weeks. Her two hourly turns, mouthcare and fluid check were done with so much dignity. I cannot recommend The Gables enough - absolute 5-star care from every member of staff.
The Gables is a clean, safe, comfortable 'Home from Home'. The staff are all very friendly, caring, approachable and made you feel safe. The food is delicious and every need is catered for. A glass of wine at lunchtime is also appreciated. My mum once again enjoys eating her meal with company. The rooms are lovely and mum is lucky enough to have a lovely view. The entertainment and enrichment offered by The Gables is something which has been raised in recent years. The Gables is managed in a very professional and efficient way.
We feel extremely fortunate to have our father at this wonderful care home. The care he receives is exceptional, we couldn't ask for more. There are always staff on board to discuss and update on father's needs and there are a plethora of activities on offer. We felt very touched by the thoughtfulness shown on Father's birthday when the chef had made a bespoke birthday cake and six members of staff sang "happy birthday".
Always made welcome. Staff are always helpful and always available. Management are always available to see and talk to you on the phone or face-to-face. Best care home I have had dealings with. Overall excellent.
I have come over from Sydney, Australia, to visit my mum who is a resident at The Gables and I am greatly impressed with the highest level of care that Mum is receiving. The Gables provides a quality of care that is second to none. The staff are caring, attentive and friendly. The manager runs a tight ship, her management style is reflected in the professionalism of the staff and their quality of care and I can't thank them enough for putting my mind at ease, knowing how well my mum is being looked after.
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will be sure to pass this on to the manager and the care team at The Gables.
The manager went above and beyond in taking in my Mum at very short notice for some respite care. Her kindness and attentive nature ensured an extremely smooth transition from hospital to the home. Mum's room was immaculate and had a lovely view of one of the beautifully well-kept squares of Chatteris. All the staff seemed to genuinely care and be interested in Mum and her well-being - to the point where I wasn't sure she would ever want to leave! The food was also of a very high standard - home cooked and delicious. There was also a delightful garden Mum wheeled herself down to most days for some fresh air. I can't recommend The Gables highly enough.
Mum had a very warm welcome to The Gables. The staff are very caring and cheerful and a credit to the care home! The food is wonderful, Mum always looks forward to meal times. The gardens are well kept and there is shade for the residents in hot weather. The rooms are always clean and tidy. This is a well-run care home with a lovely atmosphere and I have no hesitation in recommending it!
My cousin came from a home where she has been placed by social services following a stay in hospital. I cannot believes the change in her since she arrived at The Gables. Her mood, as well as her overall health, improved daily, and she is a new person. She cannot believe how well she is looked after, and described her experience at The Gales as "like living in a hotel". As she has no other relatives besides me, and I live in Liverpool, all winter I feel a responsibility for her, but now know I need not worry about her health and welfare. The manager and staff will ensure she enjoys the rest of her life to the best of their ability.
Since first contacting the manager at The Gables I have been very impressed and have been helped through every step of admission, and continued support. On my weekly visits, the staff are always very friendly, smiling, polite and always happy to help. The home is always very clean and tidy and my friend's room is very comfortable. They are sympathetic to my friend's needs and always happy to spend time with him. He is impressed with the food, which is made on-site and has enjoyed a trip out to the marina already. They celebrated the Jubilee in style and keep me fully updated with my friend's needs and wants. I cannot speak too highly about the manager and her staff.
I found the staff I spoke to very pleasant, helpful and efficient.
Staff all very caring. Manager runs a lovely, happy home. Wide variety of social activities enjoyed by all residents. Menu varied and cater for elderly residents. Residents needs all catered for, hairdressing and chiropodist visits, also local GP visits weekly. In all, a lovely, well-run home. Congratulations to all staff.
The staff are courteous, very polite and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are kept spotless and the food is very good.
We had a wide choice of care homes around St Ives but decided on The Gables because of the exceptional staff. From the first telephone call, the conversation was only about Mum and her specific needs. Since arriving, she has received excellent care from a kind, loving and professional team and has thrived as a result. The facility is within an old, listed building and is warm, cosy and welcoming. Mum enjoys the food and the almost daily entertainment from volunteers and staff. The residents are encouraged to socialise and for us, the lack of dementia cases was important in Mum moving there. We recommend The Gables very highly.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that The Gables is meeting Mum's needs and that she has settled in so well. We are always striving to provide the best care we can so it is fantastic to know that we are achieving this.
We needed to make a quick decision to move my Nan into residential care following a series of falls and ambulance call-outs. As a family, it was a very stressful and upsetting time, but we were assisted, comforted and helped every step of the way by the friendly staff at The Gables. They were able to allow us to visit and get Nan settled in, within a week of our first enquiry and were as accomodating as possible, given the COVID restrictions. On bringing Nan to the home, the staff were so welcoming to us all and have kept us informed and updated on how she is settling in. They have answered all our silly questions and been so friendly throughout the whole process.
Thank you so much for your lovely words, we are thrilled that The Gables is meeting your expectations.
From the moment I made the first phone call of enquiry and spoke to the manager who was extremely professional and informative. I knew The Gables was going to be a safe and caring environment for Uncle. The family was supported in all the arrangements for admission, and nothing was too much trouble. The transformation of our uncle in the first few weeks has been amazing to see. He feels secure, very settled enjoying the food, companionship and activities. The staff are extremely caring. A special place for a special member of our family!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly appreciative of your review and thrilled that The Gables is meeting all your expectations as well as your Uncle's.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 August 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
6 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 27 July 2026Single En-Suite
News (1) & Events (0)
- 22 Oct 2025
The multi-award winning Black Swan Care Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired All Hallows Care Home, in Bungay, Suffolk marking a major strategic investment in local care...
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Awards / Recognitions (20)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Gables
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Black Swan Care Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: The Gables
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Gables.
Meet the Team (1)

In 2013 Julie moved to residential care and began working her way up to deputy manager, and then registered manager of The Gables in 2016.
She says that working in this industry allows us to 'Touch people's lives and make a difference to them even in the darkest of times'.
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