Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd
Nursing home in Chatham, Medway
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About
Byron Lodge Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Medway, Kent, which opened in 1994. It is registered for 29 beds and provides nursing and respite care across four floors, with large communal areas. The home is close to Gillingham town centre, on main bus routes and within easy reach of Gillingham station.
Freshly cooked hot meals are served at breakfast, lunch and dinner from a seasonal menu that runs on a four-week cycle, and modified and allergen-free diets are available. A hairdresser and a chiropodist visit regularly, and activities run through the week, from bingo to cheese tasting, alongside one-to-one visits at the bedside. Relatives are welcome at any time and can dine with residents by prior arrangement. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2024 report, and Good for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 850 m away
- Fire station about 850 m away
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 CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What Medway council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 0.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GLEBE FAMILY PRACTICE, 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
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Dementia Concern
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Medway University of the Third Age
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Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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