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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.
We were delighted to have a family gathering and meal in the small lounge, all to ourselves, which Mum appreciated and she welcomed the attention she got about her birthday and new hair-do. Small gestures but all help her to feel welcome and part of the Gables community.
Their approach is to build up trust to enable her to feel safe and we all feel this is working, going at her pace might be slow, there are no quick wins here, but it means the team get to know more about her.
In addition, support for family members has been appreciated and helps us all to come to terms with this new and challenging time of Mums life.
Many thanks for your kind comments. It sometimes takes a little longer for residents with dementia to settle into a new environment but it was great to see your mum have a fun and fulfilling day.
I have nothing but praise for the care that my mum received. Every member of staff/management totally hardworking, dedicated and sympathetic to all my mum's needs. I have never regretted choosing The Gables for my mum's end of life care. The Gables are a credit to healthcare homes. Thank you so much for all you have done.
When I arrived I did not like the place but staff were wonderful, made me welcome and looked after me well. I now like it.
I am a resident of The Gables and lived here for over 4 years. I am of sound mind, I have Parkinsons and chronic mobility issues. I would like to say the care and the food is of a high standard, it's very homely, caring and would like to thank every one for their support.
Would definitely recommend this care home!
Our stay at The Gables was excellent. Our room was very comfortable with a beautiful sea view. The staff were very helpful and treated us with the utmost respect. We were unable to take part in any activities owing to my Wifes condition but we had a very enjoyable rest. - Thank you all.
My husband is the resident and has been in The Gables for nearly 4 years and has Parkinson's and chronic mobility issues. He is very happy and content under the circumstances and gets so well looked after and every single member of staff is fantastic and we could not ask for any better.
We viewed a number of homes in the area and The Gables was the home that we felt best suited my Grandad and his needs. The support from the staff means that he is able to maintain his independence, whilst feeling confident that he has the backup available to him if necessary. He is so happy and settled at The Gables, his room is always warm and kept clean, he says the food is excellent and he refers to the carers as his extended family.
The Gables has a wonderful, homely feel, with staff really taking the time to meet individual needs.From my perspective, the home is a safe environment, the staff are wonderful and it is evident that they care for the residents as they would their own family. Management are great; very approachable and are happy to work alongside relatives and residents to ensure that the best possible level of care is delivered.
A caring and safe haven for residents. Staff take the trouble to go beyond immediate needs and involve residents as much as possible. The food is excellent.
My mother has been a resident for about 18 months. During this period her overall health has definitely improved and her outlook on life is much healthier. The staff have encouraged her to participate in many different activities and she now thoroughly enjoys everything she does, especially as she has found new friendships with other residents - she says she's never laughed so much! We are extremely happy with her treatment and her progress.
My Aunt and her husband have been resident in The Gables for over a year now. It was a difficult adjustment for them as they had to leave their lovely bungalow that they had retired to. It was a traumatic time for them. This was eased by the wonderful staff at The Gables. While ill health and dementia have continued to take their toll, the staff have looked after them well. Constantly coming up with new ways to adapt my relatives care.
My Aunt and her husband have their own possessions around them and while they have given The Gables staff many challenges, the staff have met them. I am very happy with the level of care they receive. It is very difficult to care for our relatives, there is never a one size fits all solution. The Gables have a very dedicated group of professionals who constantly go the extra mile for their residents. No residential home is perfect, nor are our own homes and lifestyles perfect, but at The Gables, they do their utmost to reach perfection every day.
Mum has a lovely room which is kept very clean and tidy. Food is very good and varied. I visit three times per week and always leave knowing that mum is content in her surroundings. P.S the effort put in by all to make a truly "Happy Xmas" for residents was wonderful.
Thank you all so much.
My brother was a resident in the Gables for end of life care. He was very reluctant to go into care but the staff were very patient and kind and within a short time he relaxed and began to feel at home. I felt everyone went out of their way to make him feel welcome. Apart from his illness, he had disabilities being deaf and non speaking, his eyesight was also poor. Despite this, the staff made every effort to communicate with him and meet his needs. I feel he was well cared for and comfortable during the final 17 months of his life.
All staff from managers, care, catering, cleaners and maintenance were all helpful and made residents, families and friends feel at home. They gave our friend the best possible end of life care with dignity.
This was mum's third such residence and I think that one has to accept that staff cannot be provided on a one-to-one basis and there are times when attention to the resident is not as quick as one might hope.
he Gables were no different from the other two homes in that matter. If our unfortunate situation was to be repeated I would have no hesitation in making The Gables my choice again.
The team at the Gables treat My Stepmother and Father with a cheery but firm approach even when faced with a joint defence of non cooperation.
Like all places there have been some niggles but nothing that hasn't been resolved after a chat with staff, with this attitude you never feel there isn't anything that is troubling no matter how small you can't bring up for discussion.
I love it here, it's right by the sea, the staff are friendly and work hard.
I found The Gables to be one of the best care homes during my search in the Great Yarmouth area. My parents booked in for respite care in March and both liked it. They have now decided to stay permanently. The building and facilities are very good, managing to retain the character of a period property with modern facilities and it has the benefit of overlooking the sea. It feels a clean and safe environment. We also find the staff extremely helpful and attentive and there is a happy buzz about the place with activities most days.
Our father was in The Gables for 5 1/2 years until he passed away from a stroke and had the best possible care we could have wished for. Although we were worried how he would react, he settled in really quickly and got on really well with the staff who were really fond of him as he was of them. He always praised the food and said how nice it was and enjoyed having a sing a long at the activities. We truly believe he was as happy as he could be living away from home.
My mother spent 1¾ years in the Gables after a badly broken shoulder and onset of dementia left her unable to cope at home.
On arrival, her room had only just been refurbished to brand new condition and had a marvelous view of Gorleston clifftop and beach. The charges were the most reasonable of anywhere I viewed, and taking into account the number of staff employed around the clock, all the food and facilities provided and not least the marvelous location and room, represented excellent value. Almost no one wants to leave their own home, but I can honestly say that if I really had to I'd be happy to move there myself.
Almost every Sunday I was able to join Mum for a lovely roast lunch which we occasionally took in her room so we could enjoy the views.
I have to mention the wonderful staff who really cared for Mum as if she were a member of their own family, often showing care and concern above and beyond.
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.
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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
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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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