The Gables

1 East Park Street, Chatteris PE16 6LA
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  • The Gables, Chatteris
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 residents. Inside, there are a number of large communal lounges, dining room and relaxing quieter spaces. There is a salon where residents enjoy regular hairdressing and nail appointments.

The team's main aim is to make residents’ stays as special as possible. Every day is special for The Gable residents, with fresh nutritious meals, and varied and interesting activities and entertainment. Each resident is treated to their own special personalised birthday cake; something The Gables is renowned for, ensuring residents have a very special day being spoilt.

The town of Chatteris is a pleasant and historic setting with many fantastic attractions including a library, local history museum and weekly market. The high street benefits from a post office, public houses, bakeries, newsagents and general stores. All are literally within a short walking distance from the home, with a doctor's surgery, multiple churches and local parks also close by.

The Gables is proud to have been recognised as one of the Top 20 care homes in the East of England, based on reviews from residents and their loved ones, by carehome.co.uk. The home has won this accolade for 6 years in a row.

Black Swan are incredibly proud of the service they provide and are always happy to invite people to have a look around the home.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1100

Weekly fees include personal care, all food and drinks, activities and entertainment.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Gables to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Julie Tyler (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • All admissions are subject to an assessment by the home's management team
  • 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 (80)

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The Gables has a Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Philip A (Son of Resident) published on 8 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in The Gables six months and has settled very well with the help of the excellent staff and management. It is difficult when somebody has to give up their home and move into care but the staff at The Gables has made that transfer as smooth as possible.


The activities arranged on a regular

basis means that the residents are entertained and not just left to sit and become bored.


Mum is happy at The Gables and that is the highest compliment I can pay to all the staff.

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care and facilities, staff are extremely professional and caring. Our mums stay was at very short notice but once again, the manager, deputy and caring staff pulled out all the stops for us.


Mum had a very happy stay and talks of it fondly.


Thank you to all concerned.

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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband feels the carers are very supportive and caring, particularly his key worker. The food provided is of an excellent standard - home cooked food which is very nutritional. My husband's health has improved immensely since being in The Gables. I would recommend this home to anyone who was
looking for care for a relative.
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Review from S R (Resident) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had been ill and needed extra care. I live 30 miles away so couldn't support her every day. This was Mum's second week of respite care. She's very happy to go again any time! The Gables is a first-class care home, emphasis on care!
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Review from Stephen S (Husband of Resident) published on 28 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife enjoyed her stay and it was nice to not worry about her. She is looking forward to coming again. Thank you all for making her stay pleasant.
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Review from Hazel B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very caring environment with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Lovely clean and comfortable rooms. Food is great. A real home from home with a luxury feel to it. All the carers were very kind and had time to chat to mum and make her feel special.
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Review from A C (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Making the decision for a loved one to go into care is traumatic for everyone and the manager and staff at The Gables made this move so much easier for all of us. Mum was made so welcome and the staff took great care to help her settle in during her first few weeks and have continued to give great care.
The food is cooked in their own kitchen fresh every day and is excellent. Visitors are welcome at any time and encouraged. The atmosphere is positive and friendly and we have felt supported and relieved throughout.
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Review from Amanda B (Niece of Resident) published on 13 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From making the decision that my uncle required residential care and moving to The Gables, we cannot thank The Gables team enough. Swift, knowledgeable, understanding and professional service. My uncle was in and receiving the care he needed within days. Thank you so much!
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Review from Linda A (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care for my mum. The staff were excellent and gave mum fantastic support. My mum loved the atmosphere and her room. I would definitely recommend The Gables to others. She will be coming back here again.
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Review from Sarah G (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with lots going on of interest to the residents - its like a 4 star hotel. I was really impressed with the friendliness of the staff, their patience and attention to the residents. My grandmother constantly referred to the high quality of the food served - she looks so
well!
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Review from Ann C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleases with the care my mother is receiving. The staff are always cheerful and caring in sometimes difficult circumstances. All the staff are extremely helpful when you ask for anything. Visitors are always made welcome even dogs. The surroundings are very pleasant particularly the garden.
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Review from James C (Grandson of Resident) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandfather has been in The Gables for about a month after a long spell in hospital. He was very frail and thin when he arrived and has made a fantastic recovery. The staff are wonderful and extremely caring. The food is of a very high standard and the cleanliness is high quality.
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Review from Carole B (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Discharged from hospital ill and frail and in a month looks clean, well and happy - all due to the care provided.
Also communication with me as next of kin is excellent and decisions are made in consultation.
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Review from Peter T (Brother of Resident) published on 12 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A clean, friendly home with caring manager and staff. Varied and good food. Indoor and outdoor entertainment at regular intervals, pleasant private communal rooms.
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Review from Jane (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found The Gables to be an excellent home for both my stepfather and my mother in law. Their needs have been met and just as importantly they have been happy to be there. There is plenty going on and the meals are home cooked daily and very good quality. The staff are both professional and caring
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Review from Pat H (Niece of Resident) published on 11 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My uncle was resident in The Gables from April 2014 until his death in January 2016. As far as he could be happy anywhere he was happy there. He was very well looked after was always clean and presentable. The staff were very helpful and easy to deal with and the manager was excellent. My uncle was
previously in another care place for 3 months. This home was considerably more expensive and very impersonal- The Gables was streets ahead. At the time of his final decline the staff kept me informed and were very sympathetic.
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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father aged 95 first visited The Gables in 2015. He started with respite care for two weeks initially to give my mother aged 91 a rest as his full time carer. He went on to have a day there a week. The care he received from the manager, the care staff to the catering staff was genuinely caring. Dad
was treated with the utmost respect and dignity at all times. The consideration and empathy shown to us as a family was exemplary. The manager even went beyond her call of duty and would walk dad home to save mum coming to fetch him. Dad died peacefully in The Gables 20.1.16 and the care, dignity and love was there till then.
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Review from Stephen B (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We first visited "The Gables" in 2015 seeking respite for my father aged 95. My mother (91) was struggling to cope as his carer at home from the very first contact from the manager (female) to every staff member we met the understanding and caring approach felt like we suddenly had a larger family!
Our dad died in The Gables on 20th January 2016, it is not possible to feel happy just now, but dad was well cared for to the end. The Gables team did that.
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home my mother was in The Gables, she was well cared for and was very happy there, lovely carers also look after visitors well, I would recommend the home to anyone.
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Review from P C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had ten days respite care in The Gables. We found the manager and all the staff to be very caring, the residents lounge was welcome and cosy. Mum actually looks forward to going into The Gables.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.988)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10 for The Gables is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.988 for The Gables is calculated as follows: ( (245 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.988
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Gables is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 registered maximum number of service users is 9.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Aug 2018

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

10 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 15 Sep 2025

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Julie

Julie Tyler

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2016

Julie Tyler began her career in care as a domiciliary carer in 2006 after deciding it was time for a career change, and she says she has never looked back.
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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