Barchester Healthcare
Winchester House
Nursing home in Rochester, Kent
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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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
Winchester House is a care home in Rochester, Medway, Kent, run by Barchester Healthcare. It has 123 registered beds and provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, as well as support for younger adults under 65. The building was originally a rectory dating from 1875, and it has been restored to provide accommodation across five separate units.
Dementia support is provided in the home's Memory Lane Communities, where an interactive light projector is used to encourage games and activity. The activities team offers singing, cake making, film sessions, quizzes and regular outings. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2021 report. Its key questions were rated Good for Safe and Well-led, and Requires Improvement for Effective, Caring and Responsive.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 August 2021 · Last inspected 26 July 2021
Inspectors found enough suitably trained staff to meet people's needs, and people said they felt safe and that staff were responsive. Medicines were managed as prescribed and care records were kept up to date, although the care plans were hard to read and follow. Activity provision received mixed feedback, with little engagement reported for people cared for in bed on two nursing units.
- Staffing numbers and staff training were judged appropriate for the needs of the people living there.
- Safeguarding concerns and accidents were investigated thoroughly, and safeguarding alerts had fallen significantly since the previous inspection.
- People were supported to make their own choices, with the least restrictive approach used and clear guidance from external healthcare professionals followed.
- Quality assurance checks had increased in number and frequency, and staff could readily approach the registered manager.
- Care plans were handwritten, lengthy, lacked a summary of each person's needs and were difficult to follow, which could risk unfamiliar or agency staff not having the information they need.
- Feedback on activities was mixed, and people cared for in bed on two nursing units were not sufficiently engaged.
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
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
313 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Winchester House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BORSTAL VILLAGE SURGERY, 1.1 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…
Part of Barchester Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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