The Mellowes Care Home

The Mellowes Care Home is a nursing home in Gillingham, in the Dorset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 45 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Park Healthcare, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2023.

At its latest inspection, published May 2022, the CQC rated The Mellowes Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Mellowes Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Dorset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,198 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 120 registered care homes in Dorset. The nearest to The Mellowes Care Home include Mulberry Court, The Malthouse Care Home and Fern Brook Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.