Residential care homes in Chatham

There are 3 residential care homes in and around Chatham on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Rochester Care Home, with 64 beds. The most recent inspection was at Darland House in January 2021.

Victory Care Home

Key facts: Chatham

Residential care homes listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Medway usual weekly rate (2025)£875
LargestRochester Care Home (64 beds)
Most recently inspectedDarland House (January 2021)
CQC ratings of the homes in Chatham: Good 3Good3

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Chatham
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
  • Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA

Excellent — safer than 80% of similar areas

Based on Medway data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Medway data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Medway data (town-level not yet available)

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

Care homes in Chatham on the map
  • Good
Care homes (3)

updated September 2026

61 beds·Agincare

Victory Care Home is a 61-bed care home in Chatham, Medway, operated by Agincare.

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40 beds

Darland House is a 40-bed care home in Gillingham, Medway.

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64 beds·Agincare

Rochester Care Home is a 64-bed residential care home in Medway, Rochester, operated by Agincare.

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House prices in Medway

The average house price in Medway is £296,182, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£296,182
Detached
£531,901
Semi-detached
£351,457
Terraced
£273,509
Flats & maisonettes
£167,976

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Types of care in Chatham

Residential care homes

3 in Chatham

Dementia care homes

3 in Chatham
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Chatham?

AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Chatham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Chatham rated?

Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Chatham?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Chatham?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Chatham:

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