
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.
My husband and I have had the greatest support and guidance to a very lengthy and stressful council process getting my grandmother into the Gables as she has never been in a home we had our doubts she would be able to adjust. With thew warmest/friendliest team this is certainly not the issue. She absolutely loves it! Thank you to the Gable team.
After a two-week Covid quarantine, Mum is settling in well and making new friends, participating in the activities and enjoying the food. The staff have been attentive and caring, and we look forward to visiting when conditions allow.
My aunt has been in The Gables for over two years. She has always been shown the greatest of respect, and the best care has been given to her. At 99, she has become very frail. I am very assured that she is well cared for and her needs are met by the dedicated staff.
My experience with The Gables is more than satisfactory. Excellent staff and management. Very helpful and kind. Due to COVID, we have not been able to view Mum's room, but visited a friend in 2018 and was very impressed with cleanliness and atmosphere.
During that time she received exceptional care from the staff who all went above and beyond, taking the time to get to know her and giving her individual care, even holding a special Australian day party for her.
The home has high standards of cleanliness and a feeling of home from home, providing enjoyable entertainment even in the lockdown. All the staff are marvellous and are very welcoming at all times, keeping family informed as to what is happening with regular newsletters and telephone updates.
I could not have found a better home to meet my mother's needs, and I cannot praise all the staff enough.
I was very grateful for The Gables at Chatteris. My dad was only there for about six weeks and he was bedridden most of the time but the carers couldn't have done more than they did. They kept him as comfortable and pain-free as possible, would recommend the home to anyone.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased we were able to provide the high level of care to Dad that you have mentioned.
The Gables is a marvellous home for my mum, the staff are kind and professional always attentive. The food is exceptional and organised events. Terrific.
I stayed at The Gables over Christmas and it was a wonderful experience and everything for me was perfect.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased that we were able to make your stay over the Christmas period so great. You are always welcome at The Gables.
Mum came to live at The Gables after a hospital stay. She has problems swallowing food and had lost confidence in living independently. The manager and her staff have begun to build her confidence in eating and the care they are providing is exceptional. Mum enjoys the social side, company and entertainment, she now has peace of mind that if she has any worries or problems there is always somebody there that she can speak to.
Thank you for your lovely review, your kind words mean so much to us and affirm our faith in that we are providing the best service we possibly can.
A very friendly care home, staff polite, always willing to help, nothing is too much trouble. Food is excellent, cleanliness is superb. Always made to feel at home. My first impression when I visited was that I felt comfortable and happy so, therefore, was willing to let my mum stay there and she has nothing but praise for everything.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
The home is kept really clean. Wonderful devoted carers and management. All home-cooked food and they will cater to all different tastes and dietary requirements. The laundry is just as you would do yourself. No stains and ironed lovely. Marvellous entertainment organised, singing etc, also exercise plan in place. The manager keeps you informed of anything needed or if the resident is not well. In-house hairdressing if wanted. Could not fault anything. Very impressed.
Thank you for the lovely review, we are so pleased and proud to be delivering the service we do at The Gables.
I visited him once during the fortnight along with my mum and sister, my sister was able to visit a further 2 times.
On each visit, the home, facilities and staff were absolutely faultless.
I can honestly say that we were made to feel more welcome than when we visit my great uncle in his current place of residence, we were treated better than we are by our own family.
He looked so well and much happier than we have seen him for a long time, it was truly lovely to see. My sister has 2 small children, the staff embraced the 2 visits they made to their great great uncle, nothing was too much trouble.
The day I visited, I was told that if we had phoned ahead the kitchen would have provided us with a meal to eat along with my uncle, how kind!
We all left the Gables wishing that our great uncle was a permanent resident there. Well done all!
The standard of everything is wonderful and very much appreciated by myself and the rest of the family.
We know she was loved genuinely by all the staff and her care was exceptional.
I cannot praise the staff enough as it helped the family to know she was in good hands.
Sadly my mother-in-law has now passed away and the way that the carers handled the death was beautiful.
When my mother-in-law was fading, the staff kept a wonderful standard of love and care that she received all through her stay. Also, when we came back to say our goodbyes to mum, the girls had made her look so lovely and at peace. The girls had even taken the trouble to pick snowdrops from the garden to place in her hands.
We will always be eternally grateful to these lovely people for their love and devotion with mum and would highly recommend The Gables and staff to anyone.
Thank you for your kind words about The Gables - it was our pleasure to look after your mother-in-law.
Very good. Homely and cosy. Very clean.
Thank you for your kind words about The Gables.
The rooms are very clean and comfortable with en-suite facility. There is always a good and varied menu for meals each day. The staff are kind, caring and very friendly and often go out of their way to make sure everyone is happy and has everything.
Excellent care provided by staff. Good selection and choice of meals. My mother celebrated her 100th birthday in the home, all the staff made this such a memorable day for her with entertainment in the afternoon and also a party.
Leaving your loved one in the care of strangers is, to say the least, very scary.
However, some eighteen days later, my father is thoroughly enjoying living at The Gables. Thankfully my initial impressions were well founded.
Every member of staff is thoroughly accommodating, nothing is too much trouble and my family and I are always made welcome with a smile from our newly acquainted friends who are strangers no more.
A very warm light and airy care home the manager and staff are extremely friendly and helpful and treat the residents with dignity and respect and when they talk to them it is as an equal and not as if they were talking to a child which I have witnessed in other institutions. The food is also of a high standard.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We aim for residents at The Gables to have a warm, friendly and inviting home to live in.
I hope the manager and her dedicated staff (angels in disguise) of The Gables get the recognition and praise they deserve. My father spent the final months of his life in the care of The Gables and I do not know how to praise or thank them enough for the love and care he received. He loved his carers as they were so kind and helpful to him. He enjoyed the many activities they arranged for the residents. He even had a lovely day at Springfields in Spalding. Most of all he enjoyed the delicious food cooked by the staff and fish and chip Friday. They all had time for him which we and he appreciated very much.
What a warm wonderful place. The staff were so lovely, warm and caring with my Grandad and his family. He was treated with respect and dignity. I would highly recommend this care home to others. My Grandad was looked after so well and he loved the staff. There were so many activities, everywhere was clean and it really was like being at home for him, what really made it here were the kind and caring staff.
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
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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
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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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