Gillingham Grange

(Opening Oct 2025)
Furnham Road, Chard TA20 1BE
  • Gillingham Grange, Chard
Gillingham Grange, near to Chard, combines the tranquillity of the Somerset countryside with modern, personalised care in a beautifully designed setting.

Care Provided

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 66 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • 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 £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500

At Oyster Care Homes, Everything is Included – One Simple Fee


Choosing a care home is a big decision, and we believe it should be as stress-free as possible. That’s why at Oyster Care Homes, we offer one inclusive fee.


Here’s what’s included:


Tailored Care – Personalised support that adapts to changing needs, ensuring comfort and security at all times.


A Place to Call Home – Spacious, beautifully designed en-suite rooms for privacy and relaxation.


Delicious, Chef-Prepared Meals – Nutritious and varied menus, catering to all dietary needs and personal preferences.


Vibrant Lifestyle & Activities – A packed calendar of events and entertainment, led by our dedicated lifestyle team.


Well-being Services – Regular visits from professional hairdressers and chiropodists to keep residents feeling their best.


Our all-inclusive approach gives peace of mind to residents and their families, allowing them to focus on what truly matters - quality time together

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Gillingham Grange 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

  • Amanda (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (66)

Bed Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

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Meet the Team (2)

Amanda

Amanda Whyte

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2025

Amanda has worked in the Health and Social Care sector since the age of 17, starting as a Health Care Assistant and progressing through different roles. She studied Health and Social Care at college before moving to Plymouth, where she completed a BSc in Management in Health and Social Care (Level 6). She graduated while nine months pregnant with her now 11-year-old son, Harry. At the age of 26, Amanda became a Registered Manager and has since successfully managed three care homes.


She lives and breathes being a Registered Manager and could never imagine doing anything else. Amanda has an unwavering love and respect for all of the residents she supports, alongside a strong commitment to ensuring colleagues are empowered to provide the highest standards of care while also enjoying every moment of their work.


In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being with Harry—her favourite moments are attending his many sports matches and cheering him on from the sidelines. Together, they also love to sing and dance at every opportunity. She has a passion for travelling and has recently found a real love for solo adventures.


Amanda has a lovable, bouncy cockapoo named Barney and a cheeky cat named Jack, both of whom bring her great joy.


“Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Seventeen years in care, and this has never changed for Amanda.

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Amanda Whyte

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2025

Amanda has worked in the Health and Social Care sector since the age of 17, starting as a Health Care Assistant and progressing through different roles. She studied Health and Social Care at college before moving to Plymouth, where she completed a BSc in Management in Health and Social Care (Level 6). She graduated while nine months pregnant with her now 11-year-old son, Harry. At the age of 26, Amanda became a Registered Manager and has since successfully managed three care homes.


She lives and breathes being a Registered Manager and could never imagine doing anything else. Amanda has an unwavering love and respect for all of the residents she supports, alongside a strong commitment to ensuring colleagues are empowered to provide the highest standards of care while also enjoying every moment of their work.


In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being with Harry—her favourite moments are attending his many sports matches and cheering him on from the sidelines. Together, they also love to sing and dance at every opportunity. She has a passion for travelling and has recently found a real love for solo adventures.


Amanda has a lovable, bouncy cockapoo named Barney and a cheeky cat named Jack, both of whom bring her great joy.


“Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Seventeen years in care, and this has never changed for Amanda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gillingham Grange

What types of Care is Gillingham Grange registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Gillingham Grange have?

There are 66 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Gillingham Grange?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Gillingham Grange to the centre of Chard?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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