Gillingham Grange, Care home in Chard
Furnham Road, Chard, TA20 1BE
At Gillingham Grange care home, near Chard, we combine the tranquillity of the Somerset countryside with modern, personalised care in a beautifully designed setting.
Our stunning 66-bed care home offers residential, dementia and respite care in surroundings bring a fresh approach to high-quality living. Each spacious bedroom includes a private wet room, in a care home that features light-filled lounges, activity rooms and carefully landscaped outdoor spaces with views of the surrounding hills designed to make your loved one feel at home.
Facilities
- Landscaped gardens
- En-suite shower rooms
- Cinema
- Salon
- Activity room
Get in touch with us
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Gillingham Grange, Furnham Road
Chard, TA20 1BE
- 01460 923190
- hunt.valued.booster
- gillinghamgrange@crystalcarecollection.co.uk
- Gillingham Grange on Facebook
We offer residential, dementia and respite care at the highest quality. Our packages are tailored to best suit our residents needs.
At Gillingham Grange, we understand that transitioning to a care home can be a significant change, so we provide a warm, welcoming environment that promotes peace of mind. Our round-the-clock team offer attentive assistance, ensuring safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. We offer regular wellness checks, personalised care plans and encourage open communication with families to keep everyone involved. Our holistic approach provides an extra level of support, ensuring residents and their loved ones have peace of mind at all times.
At Gillingham Grange we have a deep understanding and commitment to supporting residents with cognitive challenges. Our team provide compassionate, person-centered care. We create a secure and stimulating environment, incorporating memory-enhancing activities and routines. Individualised care plans cater to unique needs, ensuring comfort and dignity. We prioritise safety and emotional well-being, implementing strategies to manage behavioural changes with patience and empathy. Our home offers a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where we are able to improve the quality of life for residents living with dementia while offering peace of mind to their families.
At Gillingham Grange, we offer much-needed relief and support to both caregivers and their loved ones. We welcome all individuals joining us for respite care with love and support. They will experience the same high standards of support and attention as all of our residents. Our dedicated and compassionate staff are trained to meet their unique needs before arrival. Whether a short-term stay or a planned respite period, we create a warm and welcoming environment where individual feel secure and cared for.
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Our dedicated team are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
Amanda Whyte
General Manager
Amanda Whyte
General Manager
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.
Tracey Gold
Front of House
Tracey Gold
Front of House
With over 20 years of experience as an administrator, including seven years in the care sector, Tracey brings a wealth of knowledge, organisation, and compassion to her role.
Throughout her career, she has developed a genuine passion for supporting others and building meaningful connections—something that makes her feel truly at home working in care.
Tracey is married and a proud grandparent to four wonderful grandsons who bring endless joy to her life. She loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, and being part of a team that makes a positive difference every day.
Ruth Giles
Care Manager
Ruth Giles
Care Manager
Ruth brings over 11 years of experience in health and social care, with a brief break to complete her degree in psychology. Her career began in domiciliary care before progressing into residential, supported living, and nursing care settings in Wales.
Since 2020, Ruth has steadily advanced her career, developing her expertise as a manual handling trainer before leading her own team. She went on to become an Advanced Practitioner, specialising in care planning and compliance, before stepping into Deputy Manager roles across both elderly and children’s services.
In April this year, Ruth relocated to Devon after successfully leading her team through an excellent inspection with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).
Although new to her current role, Ruth’s passion for both the people she supports and her colleagues is truly infectious. She is deeply committed to delivering high-quality care, ensuring everyone feels supported, safe, and—most importantly—heard.