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Acorn House Residential Home Limited
Care home in Chatham, Medway
Acorn House Residential Home Limited
Care home in Chatham, Medway
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About
Acorn House Residential Home Limited is a care home in Chatham, Medway, with 28 registered beds. It provides residential care and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good. The rating was published in 2021.
The home is located in the South East of England, in Kent.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 April 2021 · Last inspected 7 April 2021
Inspectors observed people interacting with each other and with staff, and found that regular activities helped keep people occupied and involved. Staff knew people well, noticed when needs changed, and referred people to health professionals and other agencies when extra support was needed. Electronic care plans gave staff the information they needed to support people in the way they preferred.
- People using the service and their relatives described staff as kind, attentive and pleasant.
- Risk assessments were improved since the last inspection and now set out what staff need to do to keep risks to a minimum.
- Medicines management was strengthened through new dispensing technology and auditing procedures.
- Recruitment checks were completed, and staff understood how to recognise and act on signs of abuse.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
117 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 Medway council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £845 |
| 2025 | £875 |
What Medway council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Acorn House Residential Home Limited is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is BRYANT STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chatham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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