The Mellowes Care Home

Common Mead Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE

01747898349

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

27 May 2022

Provider

Park Healthcare Limited

Beds

45 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and none are lower.

3 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
Requires ImprovementJul 2017
GoodJan 2018
GoodMay 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Park Healthcare Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Mellowes Care Home

The Mellowes Care Home is a nursing facility in Gillingham, Dorset, providing care for 45 residents. Located on Common Mead Lane, it serves older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. The home is operated by Park Healthcare Limited and holds a Good CQC rating following its most recent inspection in May 2022.

As a nursing care home, the facility offers medical support alongside personal care. Its dementia specialism means staff have training and experience supporting residents with memory-related conditions. The relatively compact size of 45 beds suggests a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities, which some families find beneficial for personalised attention.

The home is situated in the South West region, within Dorset's rural setting. This location may be relevant depending on your family member's existing connections to the area or proximity to visiting relatives.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Mellowes Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Mellowes Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund The Mellowes Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees