Charing
Rosewood Residential Care Home
Care home in Greenhithe, Kent
Operated by Charing
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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
Rosewood Residential Care Home is a 40-bed care home in Greenhithe, Kent, operated by Charing. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good in the 2019 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 30 July 2019 · Last inspected 4 July 2019
Inspectors found that people in the home, which is registered for 40 people including some with dementia, felt safe and described the staff as kind and knowledgeable. Care plans were kept up to date and reviewed regularly, medicines were managed safely, and people were supported to eat well, stay healthy and take part in activities. Residents were encouraged to do things for themselves, and the service was found to be well led.
- Staff knew people's needs, preferences and likes well, and relatives, healthcare professionals and a GP gave positive feedback about the care.
- Staff understood their responsibilities for safeguarding people, and the provider followed safe recruitment practices.
- Medicines were stored and handled safely, and staff had been trained in medicine administration.
- Staff were supported through induction, training, one-to-one supervision and yearly appraisals, and the manager was described as supportive and working to make the home feel homely.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
279 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 | — |
- 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 Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Rosewood Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Darent Valley Hospital, 1.3 miles away. The local GP practice is SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE, 1.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Greenhithe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Age Concern Gillingham
The purpose of the charity is to promote the relief of older people in Gravesham, Medway, Faversham and Sittingbourne.
Carers' Support (Bexley)
Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide…
Stroke Care International
The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…
The Cottage Community
The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident…
Age UK Bexley
To promote the relief of elderly people in and around the London Borough of Bexley.
Part of Charing
Rosewood Residential Care Home is one of 11 homes run by Charing on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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