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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Requires improvement
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Residential care homes in Strood
8 homes
There are 8 residential care homes in and around Strood on AskBart. 86% 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 Watts Healthcare Ltd in May 2021.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 86%
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Care homes in Strood (8)
1 in Strood, 7 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
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Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.8 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 | — | 2.9 mi |
| Castle View House | Good · Feb 2019 | On request | 8 | 2.7 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Diana House | — | On request | 2 | 0.6 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Holly Lodge Residential Home | Good · Feb 2024 | On request | 22 | 1.4 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Rochester Care Home | Good · Oct 2019 | On request | 64 | 1.4 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rose House | Good · Dec 2025 | On request | 18 | 0.6 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Shaws Wood Residential Care Home | Requires improvement · Dec 2025 | On request | 39 | 2.6 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Watts Healthcare Ltd | Good · Jun 2021 | On request | 32 | 1.7 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
86% of Strood’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 7 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
| Residential care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 7 (86%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Medway usual weekly rate (2025) | £875 |
| Largest | Amherst Court (112 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Watts Healthcare Ltd (May 2021) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 8 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 7 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Medway (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £296,182 |
Good6
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
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 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)
Strood: 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
7
Nearest: Gl Strood Ltd (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
27
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
96.4%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 86.2% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 22 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Strood
- Wisdom Hospice · 2.2 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
- Wisdom Hospice · 2.2 milesCQC page
- Ellenor Gravesend · 6.1 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Strood
- Care homes near Medway Maritime Hospital · A&E · 2.6 miles
- Care homes near Gravesham Community Hospital · urgent care · 6.2 miles
- Care homes near Maidstone Hospital · A&E · 9 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 Strood
How many residential care homes are there in Strood?
AskBart lists 8 residential care homes in and around Strood, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Strood rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Strood?
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 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
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.