Crystal Care Collection
Gillingham Grange
Residential care home in Chard, Somerset
Operated by Crystal Care Collection
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Gillingham Grange is a 66-bed residential care home in Chard, South Somerset, operated by Crystal Care Collection. It provides care for older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65, and specialises in dementia care. The home also supports residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
The home is registered to provide residential and dementia care. It is part of the Crystal Care Collection.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 900 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
66 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £912 |
| 2025 | £805 |
What Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Gillingham Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Musgrove Park Hospital, 11.5 miles away. The local GP practice is ARIEL HEALTHCARE, 1.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chard
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Community Transport South West Ltd
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Yeovil Day Centre and Community Meals Service
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Geranium Trust
Geranium Trust offers friendship & support to less fortunate & disadvantaged members of society including the elderly, people with Special Educational Needs & those living with loneliness &…
Showing groups across South Somerset.
Part of Crystal Care Collection
Gillingham Grange is one of 27 homes run by Crystal Care Collection on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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