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Residents have the choice to take part in numerous activities and events organised by the service, including an annual fete, with in-house hairdressing, manicures and hand massages also available.
A converted Victorian mansion, The Gables has retained much of the charm of its original architecture while being organised with...
Care Provided by The Gables Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Gables Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Gables Care Home 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
- Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chris Chambers (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
Room Information
- Single Rooms (41)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
The Gables Care Home Reviews (60)
The Gables Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.200) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Gables Care Home has 60 reviews.
Well, this is my last and final review of the Gables. My dad had nearly made his 8 years on September 16th which would have been his birthday and he would have been 81 - he also went into the Gables on his birthday. He had chronic mobility, Parkinson's disease and dementia. Sadly he deteriorated very quickly with not being able to hardly talk and swallow which was so, so distressing. He finally passed peacefully on 4/09/2022 thank God. We now know he is at peace and has not got to suffer anymore - sadly life is very cruel to some. My mum and I would like to thank every single member of staff at the Gables for the love they gave him and my mum and I. I had to clear out his room and the staff were so upset as I know they loved him. It's been a horrid 8 years watching a loved one fade away but we get comfort he was looked after right until the end and every single member of staff knows what we think of them. For one last time, from the bottom of our hearts - thank you all.
Thank you for such kind words. Your dad, you and your mum meant a lot to all the staff who work in the home and it was always a pleasure caring for your dad. Over the 8 years we have built up firm relationships with all of you and I know how supportive you have been to The Gables throughout this...
I chose the Gables for my sister because it was near to my home and I would be able to visit regularly. I deemed this important as she had dementia and lacked capacity. From my first conversation with the manager, I knew I had made the right choice. No effort was spared to assist me in settling my sister. In fact, her physical condition improved greatly and I and her visitors said they had noticed a marked improvement in her since admission. We were shocked when my sister passed away some 6 weeks later. Indeed it is fair to say that the staff felt so too. This situation however does not detract from the care she received during this period.
Thank you for your comments, it was a pleasure caring for your sister and I know she was very happy and settled for the short time she was with us. We will also miss you visiting with your little dog as many of the other residents benefitted from this as well.
All the staff are compassionate and caring. They treat my mum with great sensitivity and kindness. The staff work hard to ensure there are plenty of activities and entertainment and I feel reassured that my mum is safe and happy there.
Thank you for your kind comments and recognition of the staff's continued commitment to our residents and their families.
Mum has only been in The Gables for a few weeks. Mum seems to have settled in well and appears happy.
I'm glad things seem to be going well for your mum so far, and that she is happy and content.
I would highly recommend The Gables as a care home.
Thank you for your kind comments. Your mum was a large character around the home and was loved and respected by all of our staff. It was a pleasure caring for her in her later years.
Our relation was admitted to Gables in December 2020, during Covid, from hospital. He was incontinent and hardly able to walk. During his time there, visits were limited due to Covid. As restrictions eased, I could visit and take him out. The staff were all lovely and really took good care of him, resulting in good mobility and regaining his dignity. We cannot thank the Gables enough for what they have done as it would have been very challenging, due to his nature and dementia. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind comments, we always strive to promote dignity and autonomy. As you know, your relative was quite a character around the home whilst he was with us but always a pleasure to care for.
I must thank you for all the care you gave to my husband. He became a very sick man and you treated him kindly and well, right to the end. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind comments, it was a pleasure caring for your loved one and building relationships with both him and yourself
My father was put in this awful place in March up until October this year. Extremely unfriendly staff and the manager is a joke. Horrified at the so-called care my dad received, still fighting to get this place closed.
On occasions, relationships with families are not as good as they might ideally be, regrettably, this was such an instance. A number of complaints were raised and we investigated all of them. Where we felt we could have done better we said as much, but in all bar very few instances, review by...
Mum was a resident at The Gables for almost three years before she passed away, recently. She no longer knew who we were and the staff at The Gables became her family, as well as providing her care. I found that all the staff were helpful and supportive in helping me to keep as much contact with Mum as was possible. This was quite difficult, as I live almost 300 miles away. I cannot speak too highly of the support that my husband and I received on the night Mum passed away. The staff on duty were so caring and considerate. I feel they helped Mum to go with dignity. Several members of staff said very positive things to me about Mum, including the fact that you could laugh and joke with her. That tells me that she was happy there.
Thank you for your kind comments. Staff do see themselves as extended family, building relationships with both our residents and their relatives. It's been a pleasure caring for your mum for the past 3 years and thank you for your continued support of the home, especially during Covid.
My ninety seven old mother went into The Gables last October just before another wave of Covid-19. We were not allowed into the building or to see her to explain the reason for her not being allowed out of the building nor for visitors to be allowed in. The only communication was via telephone, email or the homes laptop for face time. The carers looked after her well and the food was good as she would soon have told me if not but we didn’t really get to see how caring they were and the affection they had for her until her last few days of her life when we were allowed in on compassionate grounds. Thank you to all concerned.
Thank you for your kind comments. We appreciate being in lockdown has been difficult for everyone concerned, especially in care homes. It was a pleasure caring for your loved one.
Mum was not the most amiable of people, but the staff worked their way around this to keep her as comfortable and happy as possible, especially during the Covid period. The manager was exceptional and very good at solving any issues we had with Mum and overcoming any problems promptly.
Thank you for such a kind review of The Gables; it's always great to hear positive reports of the care we offer, which helps boost staff morale.
My husband was transferred to The Gables from hospital following a stroke earlier this year. Unfortunately, due to Covid, he was isolated in his room for 14 days, which he found very stressful. After that we were able to have short visits in the garden. He was very well looked after and found all the staff to be friendly and caring. The meals were very good.
Thank you for your comments. It was a pleasure looking after your husband and see him make a good enough recovery to be able to return home.
All staff are very helpful and are looking after my sister very well, I'm pleased to say.
Thank you for your continued support and kind comments.
During Covid-19 I have missed my dad, but have been updated regularly. When visiting it is amazing how they are keeping residents safe and the fact they have had no Covid-19 cases in the home at all.
Many thanks for your continued support and kind comments.
I can truly say that it was a pleasure for me to be in a safe home and be in the care of all such caring staff, they will be very much missed. The Gables is situated in a beautiful location with the sea and sand across the road and a pleasant garden to sit in and enjoy the sea air. My extended stay at The Gables gave me the chance to build up my strength with all the good food and care received. Many thanks.
Thank you for your kind comments. It truly was a pleasure caring for you and to help with your recovery to enable you to move back home.
Mum was well looked after, staff did their very best at all times.
Thank you for your comments and support over the past 3-years your mum was living with us.
Communication was always easy and constructive and I felt that both my father's needs and my own were always attended to. The staff were always caring and kind and the environment was well maintained.
My father was treated with respect and staff maintained his dignity at all times. He was happy there.
Thank you for your kind comments, we always endeavour to work as closely with the residents and their families to enable us to provide the best care possible. It was a pleasure looking after your dad.
My mum came to The Gables after a series of falls resulting in hospitalisation. Since being here, her health, mental state and happiness have vastly improved and she has returned to being the mum I had 3 years ago. The staff are all fantastic and nothing is too much trouble for them. Mum is treated with dignity and respect at all times and is encouraged to be sociable and happy. I can't thank them enough.
Thank you for your kind comments about The Gables, it's always heart-warming to hear positive feedback.
I know that we made the right decision in choosing The Gables and thank the staff from the bottom of my heart for all their hard work, kindness and compassion shown to my dad. Sadly my dad passed away due to his illness but it is of considerable comfort to me knowing he was cared for exceptionally well in his final weeks.
Many thanks for your very kind comments. It's always sad losing a loved one and I'm glad that staff at The Gables were able to help make your dad comfortable in his last weeks with us.
Just recently was Mum's 90th birthday, which she enjoyed immensely. We had a small family lunch party, rounded off in the lounge with the other residents with a
birthday cake to share, a welcome surprise for her. All this was organised by the management and team, who do a great job daily.
My mum only lives a couple of minutes away from me and my family. I try to see her as much as I can, but I have no worries about her being at The Gables, as I know
she is getting the care and attention she needs in a safe environment. I can't thank you all enough.
It's always heartwarming to hear from families that we have been able to support a person in this way and thank you for your continued support at the home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 July 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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 (3) & Events (0)
- 13 Nov 2024
At Healthcare Homes, we believe in the power of nature and community to uplift and enhance the lives of our residents and service users. This year’s InBloom 2024 competition brought...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
- 14 Oct 2024
On Friday, 6th September 2024, Healthcare Homes had the privilege of supporting the Rob George Foundation (RGF) at their annual golf day, hosted by Colchester Golf Club. The day was...
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Healthcare Homes Group Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

“The Gables offers top-quality care in a great location. Residents genuinely really like the staff and the approach of our care team. We feel that we offer an extended family feel, with many of the staff having worked with us long-term.”

“Our staff do a great job helping the relatives and residents and making their lives better. We offer a good standard of care, and there’s always a feeling of job satisfaction when we see the residents are so happy and feel well looked after.”
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