Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes offering respite care in Chatham
5 homes
There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Chatham on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The largest is Amherst Court, with 112 beds. The most recent inspection was at Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd in March 2023.
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Care homes in Chatham (5)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 mi
Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Good
from £1313/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Court | Good · Oct 2020 | On request | 112 | 1.3 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd | Good · Sept 2024 | On request | 29 | 0.2 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Copper Beeches Care Home | Good | £1,481 | 36 | 2.3 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Friston House Care Home | Good | £1,313 | 81 | 1.7 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| Heatherdale Healthcare Limited | Good · Jul 2021 | On request | 43 | 2.4 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Chatham in numbers
100% of Chatham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
What Medway council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Medway usual weekly rate (2025) | £875 |
| Largest | Amherst Court (112 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd (March 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 4 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Medway (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £296,182 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Medway. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
Living in Chatham
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 24% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
117 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Anti-social behaviour56
- Violent crime28
- Criminal damage & arson11
- Other theft8
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Chatham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
2.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209551)
Charity
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…
3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)
Charity
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…
4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1014834)
Charity
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…
5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137600)
Charity
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,…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062723)
Chatham: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+47.3%
Projected change in Medway, 2025 to 2035 (5,768 to 8,494). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+15.1%
Projected change in Medway, 2025 to 2035 (48,785 to 56,144). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Lordswood Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
16
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 95.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 24 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Chatham
- Wisdom Hospice · 2.9 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
- Wisdom Hospice · 2.9 milesCQC page
- The Heart of Kent Hospice · 3.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Chatham
- Care homes near Medway Maritime Hospital · A&E · 3.1 miles
- Care homes near Maidstone Hospital · A&E · 4.9 miles
- Care homes near Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital · urgent care · 8.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Chatham
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Chatham?
AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Chatham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Chatham rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Chatham cost?
Published fees range from £1,313 to £1,481 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" 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:
Near Chatham
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- Care homes offering respite care in Strood 4
- Care homes offering respite care in Sittingbourne 3
- Care homes in Rochester 12
- Care homes in Strood 1
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
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