Avante Care & Support
Amherst Court
Nursing home in Chatham, Medway
Operated by Avante Care & Support
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About
Amherst Court is a 112-bed care home on Palmerston Road in Chatham, Kent, run by Avante Care & Support. It provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, with support available around the clock. Care is planned around each resident's needs, preferences and daily routines.
Residents have en-suite bedrooms, communal lounges, landscaped gardens and a dining area. Activities are arranged around individual interests, and the catering team prepares fresh meals each day. Chatham town centre and Rochester are within reach, and local attractions include the Historic Dockyard Chatham and Rochester Cathedral.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, based on a report published in 2020. It grades the home Good for safe, effective, caring and well-led, and Outstanding for responsive.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 7 October 2020 · Last inspected 3 September 2020
Inspectors found that people and their relatives felt safe at Amherst Court, and that staff knew how to recognise and report abuse or poor practice. Staff were seen providing person-centred care, reassuring people who were anxious and making sure people could follow what was being said. The team's morale had suffered during a six-month period without a manager, but a new manager had been appointed and was getting to know the staff.
- Most feedback said there were enough staff to meet people's needs, and staff checks were carried out to confirm they were suitable for their roles.
- People at high risk of falls had been identified and actions were taken to reduce repeat incidents.
- People were supported to take their medicines as their doctor had prescribed.
- Infection prevention and control systems were effective, and extra measures were added during the pandemic.
- Inspectors recommended reinstating detailed monthly audits of falls.
- Staff morale had been affected by the period without a manager in post for six months.
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
Amherst Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is MAIDSTONE ROAD SURGERY, 0.4 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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Dementia Concern
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Medway University of the Third Age
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Part of Avante Care & Support
Amherst Court is one of 14 homes run by Avante Care & Support 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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