Care homes offering respite care in Chatham
There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Chatham on AskBart. The largest is Friston House Care Home, with 81 beds.
Key facts: Chatham
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Medway usual weekly rate (2025) | £875 |
| Largest | Friston House Care Home (81 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
Excellent — safer than 80% of similar areas
Based on Medway data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Medway data (town-level not yet available)
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.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
- Good
updated September 2026
No care homes found in Chatham.
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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.
Nursing homes
1 in ChathamDementia care homes
2 in ChathamRespite care
2 in ChathamHow many care homes offering respite care are there in Chatham?
AskBart lists 2 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 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 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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