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Rochester Care Home
Residential care home in Rochester, Medway
Operated by Agincare
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Rochester Care Home is a 64-bed residential care facility in Rochester, Medway, Kent, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is purpose-built on a single storey, divided into four distinct areas, each with 14 bedrooms arranged around communal lounge and dining spaces. It supports residents with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs and sensory impairment.
The Care Quality Commission rated Rochester Care Home Good overall in 2019, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 8 October 2019 · Last inspected 20 August 2019
Inspectors rated the home Good in this 2019 visit, with the registered manager and staff team described as caring, committed and focused on keeping people independent. People reported feeling safe, receiving medicines when needed, and enjoying home-cooked meals taken as social occasions. Staff training, health care links and care planning were also reported as strong points.
- A registered manager and staff team described as caring, committed and focused on independence
- People feel safe, with staff who understand safeguarding and risk reduction
- Home-made meals and drinks are offered with choice, and mealtimes are social
- Staff receive regular training and work closely with GPs, community nurses and the local dementia team
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
313 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Medway council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £845 |
| 2025 | £875 |
What Medway council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Rochester Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is CITY WAY SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Rochester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
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…
Carers Choice Dgs
Carers Choice provides support to those who chose to care for others.
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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