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17 homes

There are 17 care homes in and around Strood on AskBart. 63% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). The largest is Amherst Court, with 112 beds. The most recent inspection was at Valley View Care Home Ltd in August 2023.

care homes
17
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
63%

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Care homes in Strood (17)

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1 in Strood, 16 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 mi
CQC Good

18 beds

Eleanor Healthcare Group

DementiaResidential
Fees on request
View home: Rose House
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Distance
Acorn House Residential Home LimitedGood · Apr 2021On request280.9 mi—2.3 mi
Amherst CourtGood · Oct 2020On request1121.3 mi—2.9 mi
AmpersandRequires improvement · Apr 2024On request432.3 mi—0.4 mi
Byron Lodge Care Home LtdGood · Sept 2024On request290.2 mi—2.8 mi
Castle View HouseGood · Feb 2019On request82.7 mi—0.6 mi
Copper Beeches Care HomeGood£1,481362.3 mi—2.7 mi
Diana House—On request20.6 mi—2.6 mi
Frindsbury Hall Care HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2026On request742.3 mi—0.4 mi
Friston House Care HomeGood£1,313811.7 mi—2.6 mi
Grafton LodgeRequires improvement · Aug 2023On request222.5 mi—0.2 mi
Holly Lodge Residential HomeGood · Feb 2024On request221.4 mi—2.8 mi
Lizbis Care HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request192.4 mi—0.2 mi
Rochester Care HomeGood · Oct 2019On request641.4 mi—2.5 mi
Rose HouseGood · Dec 2025On request180.6 mi—2.7 mi
Shaws Wood Residential Care HomeRequires improvement · Dec 2025On request392.6 mi—0.1 mi
Valley View Care Home LtdRequires improvement · Sept 2023On request332.2 mi—2.7 mi
Watts Healthcare LtdGood · Jun 2021On request321.7 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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Strood in numbers

63% of Strood’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 16 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 listed17
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 16 (63%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate6
Medway usual weekly rate (2025)£875
LargestAmherst Court (112 beds)
Most recently inspectedValley View Care Home Ltd (August 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 9 · Respite 4
Average house price, Medway (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£296,182
Good10
Requires improvement6
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Nursing, Strood£1,313/wk
  • Dementia, Strood£1,397/wk
  • Medway average£1,365/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk

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.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 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 Strood

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 15% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

257 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime79
  • Anti-social behaviour74
  • Other theft20
  • Criminal damage & arson20
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 Strood

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

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…

1.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1014834)
Charity

Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)

WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway

3.4 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…

3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133023)
Charity

Carers Choice Dgs

Carers Choice provides support to those who chose to care for others.

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1143325)
Charity

Age Concern Gillingham

The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079572)
Charity

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services

We provide support, wellbeing and care services to help people affected by dementia across Kent and Medway. Our services include the Dementia Coordinator Service, Dementia Cafes, Peer Support…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173379)

Questions about care homes in Strood

How many care homes are there in Strood?

There are 17 care homes listed in and around Strood on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Strood cost?

Care homes in Strood range from around £1,313 to around £1,481 per week, with averages of £1,397 for dementia, £1,313 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

Which care homes in Strood are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

10 of the 17 care homes in and around Strood are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Strood?

Homes in and around Strood offer dementia (9), residential (8), respite (4), nursing (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Strood offer dementia care?

9 care homes in and around Strood offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

Weighing up your options in Strood?

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

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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