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Five Gables Care Home is a small, well established and friendly care home, accommodating 16 residents, located in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Five Gables is a family owned and run care home, having been part of the local community since 1987, with strong community links, Five Gables offers quality care with a quality experience. With an excellent, stable and well trained care team all holding NVQ/QCF certificates, as well as mandatory and specialist training, lead by their exceptional, highly qualified and experienced registered manager.
Five Gables is conveniently situated near to the town centre as well as local bus stops, with good bus routes, a train station, a post office, coffee shop and newsagents.
With a 'Good' rating from the CQC (February 2023), achieving a Care Quality Band 5 by the Local Authority - Nottinghamshire County Council and Five Gables is very proud to be a Veteran Friendly Care Home, achieving the required standards set within the Veteran Friendly Framework.
Five Gables care home is comfortable, clean and spacious; as a converted property there are several original features, with beautiful and accessible gardens. Meals are all home cooked with seasonal menus offering choice and variety.
Five Gables offers quality long term care, rehabilitation and respite care. Outstanding quality is delivered for exceptional value, keeping prices affordable and fair.
Care Provided by Five Gables
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 16 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
- Moderate 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)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fee's are based on needs and accommodation spec. We endeavour to keep our fee rate at a cost that is affordable without compromising quality.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Five Gables for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Five 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
- Five Focal Point Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Emma Vince (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (16)
Visiting
- There are no set visiting hours
Parking
- On site parking is available
Five Gables Reviews (42)
Five Gables has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.910) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Five Gables has 42 reviews.
My dad came in for respite while mum recovered from knee surgery as she is his main carer at home. Dad has mobility issues and suffers chronic pain, the home absolutely excelled in care, absolutely fabulous carers who were kind and very supportive. Nothing was to much trouble, just a fabulous...
My dad came in for respite while mum recovered from knee surgery as she is his main carer at home. Dad has mobility issues and suffers chronic pain, the home absolutely excelled in care, absolutely fabulous carers who were kind and very supportive. Nothing was to much trouble, just a fabulous place, home from home atmosphere. Thank you!
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Small, friendly, homely feel to a care setting. Feels very personal, staff know who we are and good relationships built. I know my father is being well cared for and the staff care a great deal and are clearly passionate about what they do. Its also close by which enables me to visit almost daily.
Small, friendly, homely feel to a care setting. Feels very personal, staff know who we are and good relationships built. I know my father is being well cared for and the staff care a great deal and are clearly passionate about what they do. Its also close by which enables me to visit almost daily.
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Mum has never been so happy. She has made many special friends with the residents and staff. She particularly enjoys days of activities which are never the same and based around everyone's favourite things to do. The staff tend to her every need and treat her with dignity and respect. All in all...
Mum has never been so happy. She has made many special friends with the residents and staff. She particularly enjoys days of activities which are never the same and based around everyone's favourite things to do. The staff tend to her every need and treat her with dignity and respect. All in all she is a very lucky lady to be a part of the Gables community. Thank you for taking the time to care for her.
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Five Gables makes my great grandma feel so loved and welcome in the home, the care and support they give out are absolutely amazing and they really do go above and beyond to make sure that all residents feel content and comfortable whilst in the home. I just wish we had known about this home...
Five Gables makes my great grandma feel so loved and welcome in the home, the care and support they give out are absolutely amazing and they really do go above and beyond to make sure that all residents feel content and comfortable whilst in the home. I just wish we had known about this home earlier!
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As a family we finally made the difficult decision to move mamar into a care home as her needs became too much for us to manage safely at home. As a staff nurse myself it was vital we found a home that would give exceptional care to my mamar. We inspected the home prior without an appointment and...
I would recommend this home in a heartbeat and it's a great relief to know our mamar is being so well looked after 24/7. Mamar's got a beautiful room that we've been able to decorate and make personal for mamar overlooking the resident ducks.
Keep up the good work staff and lastly, the home is run by a wonderful approachable knowledgeable manager whom nothing is too much trouble, thank you for everything!
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After visiting Five Gables care home, I had high expectations for my mums care, and I am certainly not disappointed, the staff are absolutely fantastic and so welcoming, nothings ever any trouble. They always keep me informed about mum and often send me photos of her joining in with the activities...
After visiting Five Gables care home, I had high expectations for my mums care, and I am certainly not disappointed, the staff are absolutely fantastic and so welcoming, nothings ever any trouble. They always keep me informed about mum and often send me photos of her joining in with the activities which she loves. The only regret I have is mum should had gone there sooner. I can't praise and thank all the wonderful stall enough. I would certainly recommend Five Gables to anyone.
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Mum moved into the 5 Gables almost 3 years ago. She was struggling with any self-care and was very low in mood. With the kind and supported of the staff mum has made huge progress, made friends and has a real zest for life again. As a family we do not worry anymore we know she is safe and cared...
Mum moved into the 5 Gables almost 3 years ago. She was struggling with any self-care and was very low in mood. With the kind and supported of the staff mum has made huge progress, made friends and has a real zest for life again. As a family we do not worry anymore we know she is safe and cared for. The patience and respect she receives from the staff is truly fantastic.
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Really pleased with the care my father in law receives at Five Gables, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. They go above and beyond in their care for the residents. Really nice that all residents received a gift at Christmas makes it feel more like home. Sometimes things can be challenging...
Really pleased with the care my father in law receives at Five Gables, nothing is too much trouble for the staff. They go above and beyond in their care for the residents. Really nice that all residents received a gift at Christmas makes it feel more like home. Sometimes things can be challenging but everyone deals with situations professionally and with care. Thank you for all you do.
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My mum-in-law went to 5 Gables for respite and then end-of-life care. They looked after mum very well with respect and dignity. All the staff were professional caring and friendly to all our family. We would highly recommend this care home to others.
My mum-in-law went to 5 Gables for respite and then end-of-life care. They looked after mum very well with respect and dignity. All the staff were professional caring and friendly to all our family. We would highly recommend this care home to others.
Absolutely fantastic. My mum has settled very well and is so much happier now. The staff are welcoming and keep me up to date on how my mum is doing day to day, even sending me photos of her, which puts my mind at ease. Five Gables is a home from home and I would give it 6 stars if I could.
Absolutely fantastic. My mum has settled very well and is so much happier now. The staff are welcoming and keep me up to date on how my mum is doing day to day, even sending me photos of her, which puts my mind at ease. Five Gables is a home from home and I would give it 6 stars if I could.
My Father has been a resident at Five Gables since April last year and has throughout this time received excellent care. Over the last few weeks, Dad has had to spend several short periods in hospital, but has always been keen to return to Five Gables which he has seen as his home, and the carers...
My Father has been a resident at Five Gables since April last year and has throughout this time received excellent care. Over the last few weeks, Dad has had to spend several short periods in hospital, but has always been keen to return to Five Gables which he has seen as his home, and the carers and residents his extended family. Very sadly, Dad passed away on Monday at Five Gables. I want to praise again, both management and carers at the home for their unwavering high level of care and attention to Dad's needs. Not only that, I was welcomed to stay with Dad for the final week, and my wife and I were able to be present at the end, with the carers not far away, but still providing exactly the right level of privacy for us whilst continuing to meet Dad's needs. Whilst this situation wasn't uppermost in our minds when we chose Five Gables, my experience of the non-nursing-care appropriate at the end of life provided by the Five Gables Team was excellent.
My Dad stayed here for 2 weeks respite in April and the care was absolutely excellent. All the staff are so friendly and the food is fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for them, not only did they look after my dad but the compassion for my mum when she came to visit was superb. I would...
My Dad stayed here for 2 weeks respite in April and the care was absolutely excellent. All the staff are so friendly and the food is fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for them, not only did they look after my dad but the compassion for my mum when she came to visit was superb. I would definitely recommend Five Gables to anyone looking for a care home for their relatives. Well done to all the team. Thank you.
Mum has been a resident at Five Gables for 4 months now and we know she is safe, happy and well looked after. All the staff are professional, friendly and caring. Five Gables is small and comfortable where resident's individual needs are met. Food is good and all diets are catered for. I would...
Mum has been a resident at Five Gables for 4 months now and we know she is safe, happy and well looked after. All the staff are professional, friendly and caring. Five Gables is small and comfortable where resident's individual needs are met. Food is good and all diets are catered for. I would certainly recommend Five Gables.
My father has been a resident at Five Gables Care Home for 14 months now, and is very happy and well cared for. The staff are friendly, warm, and very skilled. They work hard but are always available to respond to the residents' needs. They also provide very good feedback regarding Dad's...
My father has been a resident at Five Gables Care Home for 14 months now, and is very happy and well cared for. The staff are friendly, warm, and very skilled. They work hard but are always available to respond to the residents' needs. They also provide very good feedback regarding Dad's well-being. Dad first arrived after suffering a severe stroke and needed quite specialist care, which the staff were able to provide very professionally, whilst always showing compassion and kindness. Dad gets on very well with his carers, he trusts them and feels safe. The management team are very easy to approach and always willing to discuss Dad's care. There working atmosphere in the home is excellent. We are very grateful to all the staff at Five Gables for the support they have given to our family. Five Gables is a small, comfortable and very welcoming home. There is always a calm, orderly atmosphere and the residents have space to socialise with nice activities included. Dad's room is lovely.
My mum as been there for over 8 years. She's got dementia. She didn't want to go in a care home and it was very hard going against her wishes but it was the best thing we did for her. They look after her very well. She's happy, she's safe, she's clean and she gets medication, all the things she was...
My mum as been there for over 8 years. She's got dementia. She didn't want to go in a care home and it was very hard going against her wishes but it was the best thing we did for her. They look after her very well. She's happy, she's safe, she's clean and she gets medication, all the things she was not getting when living at home as she would refuse any help. The staff are fantastic, they meet all of Mum's needs and do more for her health. They go above and beyond for her, they are very welcoming and keep us updated. I would highly recommend the care home, I cannot praise them enough. My mum was a mess when she went to the care home and if it wasn't for their care and support, we wouldn't have our mum here anymore.
Five Gables is a small, comfortable and welcoming care home with a pleasant interior surrounded by a pretty garden area. The room my mum stayed in was always warm and cosy and we were able to fill it with her own photos and small pieces of furniture. We always felt that she was comfortable, well...
Five Gables is a small, comfortable and welcoming care home with a pleasant interior surrounded by a pretty garden area. The room my mum stayed in was always warm and cosy and we were able to fill it with her own photos and small pieces of furniture. We always felt that she was comfortable, well looked after and, most importantly, safe. The hard-working staff were friendly, caring and particularly sensitive and professional during the final months of Mum's life, for which the family were very grateful.
I have found the staff to be competent, friendly and obliging. My mother has been in residence for nearly three years and is very happy and well looked after. They managed all the difficulties that they were presented with throughout the Covid crisis very well. I clearly only have limited...
I have found the staff to be competent, friendly and obliging. My mother has been in residence for nearly three years and is very happy and well looked after. They managed all the difficulties that they were presented with throughout the Covid crisis very well. I clearly only have limited experience with care homes in general but have been very happy with my experiences with Five Gables to date.
The care for my grandad here was brilliant. The place was like home from home, so this was a bonus as he settled there straight away. All the carers are very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend Five Gables for your loved ones.
The care for my grandad here was brilliant. The place was like home from home, so this was a bonus as he settled there straight away. All the carers are very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend Five Gables for your loved ones.
In all the time she was there, I never heard her make a serious complaint. Just an occasional whinge if she got mashed potato on her plate.
I found the staff always kind and helpful even through Covid and...
In all the time she was there, I never heard her make a serious complaint. Just an occasional whinge if she got mashed potato on her plate.
I found the staff always kind and helpful even through Covid and more so after she had her stroke. Nothing was too much trouble, even with the extra work that was needed to look after her.
Five Gables warmly welcomed Mum as a new resident and her needs were well understood and consistently met from the start. We felt she was totally safe there. The care and compassion and the warmth of the staff were excellent from start to finish. The low staff turnover demonstrates how well Five...
Five Gables warmly welcomed Mum as a new resident and her needs were well understood and consistently met from the start. We felt she was totally safe there. The care and compassion and the warmth of the staff were excellent from start to finish. The low staff turnover demonstrates how well Five Gables is managed and run. This helped us to have good communication and build trusting relationships with staff including consistent feedback on the care Mum received. Whilst it is not the most modern-looking facility, it has lovely rooms and grounds; is always clean, and is home from home which makes people feel like they’re in their own surroundings. Mum always felt at home there. Compassion and kindness were all around us and all the staff were wonderful with their words and support for us especially in very difficult times. We will be forever grateful and would highly recommend Five Gables as a wonderfully warm place to care for your loved ones when that time comes.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 April 2025Good
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- 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
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 13 Mar 2025
Former members of the Armed Forces in the Ashfield area will benefit from enhanced person-centred care and support after the two care homes they live in achieved the standards required...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 10 Mar 2025Recipient: Five Focal Point Ltd
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Meet the Team (1)

Emma is an extremely knowledgeable and capable registered manager. She joined Five gables in 2008 as a care worker and on completing her L5 Health...
Emma is an extremely knowledgeable and capable registered manager. She joined Five gables in 2008 as a care worker and on completing her L5 Health and Social Management Qualification, Emma was promoted to Registered Manager in 2016.Emma is forward thinking and naturally caring, advocating for, and championing the rights of residents, she leads by example, nothing is too much trouble and her door is always open.
Emma is quality driven and wants only the very best for the residents of Five Gables. She keeps community at the heart of what Five Gables stands for and continues to create and adapt the home to the changing wishes and needs of the residents she supports.
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