Aquarius Care Home
Nursing home in Chatham, Medway
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About
Aquarius Care Home is a nursing facility in Chatham, Medway, Kent, providing dementia and nursing care for older people. The home has 20 registered beds, all in single rooms, and offers support for residents requiring assistance with daily living.
The Care Quality Commission rated Aquarius Care Home as Requires Improvement in 2025. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led practice.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
117 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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
Aquarius Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is KING GEORGE ROAD SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
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.
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
Age UK Kent Rivers
Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…
Dementia Concern
The charity provides weekend day care, care and respite in the home, support, advice and information, assessment and client representation for carers and people with dementia. It also provides…
Medway University of the Third Age
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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