The Mellowes Care Home
Care home in Gillingham, Dorset
Operated by Park Healthcare
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.
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About
The Mellowes Care Home is a 45-bed nursing home located in Gillingham, Dorset. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report 2022).
The home provides nursing care within a community setting in the South West of England.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
746 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,126 |
| 2025 | £1,156 |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Mellowes Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Yeovil District Hospital, 16.2 miles away. The local GP practice is GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gillingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mere and District Day Centre
The Mere and District Day Centre is an independent charity which provides a safe and caring place for older people to meet on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year. They enjoy a range of…
Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset
Derived from a charity founded in 1938, Age Concern Sturminster Newton and North Dorset has operated since 1991, becoming a CIO (1162034) in June 2015.It aims to promote the well-being of all…
Part of Park Healthcare
The Mellowes Care Home is one of 4 homes run by Park Healthcare 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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