Care Homes in Chatham
Chatham has 14 CQC registered care homes. 8 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 3 have not yet been rated. 7 of the 14 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Chatham at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Chatham, to help you judge the options below.
- Medway Council pays, residential care: £875 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across Medway: 90%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 64
- People aged 75 and over: 23,900. Rising to 26,900 by 2035, up 13%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed
- Who pays, across Medway (estimate): 51% council, 28% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,100. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,800. Rising to 8,500 by 2035, up 47%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Land Adjacent To 419 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway. Application for a 35 bed nursing home. Submitted 16 June 2026. Decision not yet recorded. (0.6 miles away)
- Land South Of Innovation Centre Medway Maidstone Road Chatham Medway. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 1 July 2026. Decision not yet recorded. (1.6 miles away)
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Choosing a care home in Chatham and what to check
Thirteen homes is a list you can genuinely work through, and the first cut should be practical rather than a matter of impressions. Start with what the assessment says is needed, because a home that cannot provide that level of support will not work however welcoming it feels on the day. Then look at distance, since relatives who can call in for half an hour on the way home visit far more often than those facing a long journey, and frequent short visits matter more to someone settling in than occasional long ones.
Size, routine and the feel of a place
Some people settle better in a small home where the same few staff are on duty each week and everyone eats together, while others prefer a larger building with more residents, more activity and more staff on each shift. Ask what an ordinary weekday looks like, who arranges activities and whether residents can keep the routines they had at home, particularly around getting up, meals and bedtime. Ask as well how the home helps someone through the first fortnight, which is usually the hardest stretch.
Reading the inspection record
Eight homes here are rated Good, and those holding it include Forge House, Holly Lodge Residential Home, Victory Care Home and Steven Lodge. Two homes require improvement and one has been rated inadequate, and in those cases the report matters far more than the label, because it sets out exactly what inspectors found and what the provider was asked to put right. Two homes have no published rating, which usually reflects a recent registration. Check the date of each inspection as well as its outcome, since an older report may describe a home that has since changed hands.
Arranging care and working out who pays
An assessment is worth requesting even when a family expects to fund the placement itself, because the written outcome describes the support needed and homes take that document seriously when considering an admission.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and there is no charge whatever someone owns or earns. It covers washing, dressing, mobility, medication, nutrition and how safely someone manages alone. Medway Council completes that assessment and the separate financial assessment that establishes who pays. If you provide care day to day, ask for a carer's assessment at the same time, because your own needs are weighed independently of the person you look after.
Fees and what sits outside them
Residential fees are quoted weekly and cover the room, meals, laundry and personal care, with the figure reflecting the level of support needed and the room itself. Where the financial assessment shows that funded support applies, the council may meet part or all of the cost, and above the national threshold fees are paid privately. Ask for the weekly rate in writing and ask what is billed separately, since hairdressing, chiropody, outings and transport to appointments are usually charged on top. Ask how often fees are reviewed as well, because an annual increase is normal and worth planning for.
14 care homes in Chatham
- Waters Care Home · Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 4FT
Care home · Run by Chatham Waters Care Ltd
Chatham Waters Care Home is a residential care home in Chatham, supporting older people across Medway, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. People rarely move into a care home at a cheerful...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability - Avenues South East - 492 Maidstone Road · Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9QN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Avenues South East
We at Avenues South East 492 Maidstone Road offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Chatham, Kent, where individuals with learning disabilities and autism can enjoy a true sense of belonging. Our home has been thoughtfully...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Victory Care Home · Nelson Terrace, Chatham, Medway, ME5 7JZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Victory Care Home Limited
Victory Care Home is a residential care home in Chatham providing care for older people, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with loss of sight or hearing, and people living with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Aquarius Care Home · 8 Watson Avenue, Chatham, Medway, ME5 9SH
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Radha Krishna Healthcare Ltd
Aquarius Care Home is a residential care home in Chatham providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane · Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Choice Support
We are 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane, a small residential care home in Chatham, Kent. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people with physical disabilities, including younger adults. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Forge House · 2 Podkin Wood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Forge House Care Ltd
We at Forge House are proud to offer warm, person centred residential care in the heart of Chatham, Kent. As a dedicated residential care home, we provide a safe and welcoming environment where adults of all ages can feel truly at home,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Steven Lodge · 22 Steven Close, Chatham, Medway, ME4 5NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by TKSD Care Homes & Training Ltd
Steven Lodge is a residential care home in Chatham, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and people living with dementia. Most of those living here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. We treat...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The White House · 95-99 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6HY
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Curant Care Homes Limited
The White House is a residential care home in Chatham, Medway. We provide a home for older people who can no longer manage on their own, and a large part of our work is caring for people living with dementia. What we offer is residential...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Diana House · 55 Diana Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 5PW
Care home · Run by Blacksmith Health Care Limited
Diana House is a residential care home in Chatham, Medway. We support older people who need help with daily living, adults with a learning disability or autism, younger adults, and people working through problems with alcohol or drugs. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Hallsfield Road · 49 Hallsfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9RS
Care home · Run by St Leonards Place Ltd
We are a residential home on Hallsfield Road in Chatham, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. The house runs as a household rather than an institution. Everyone has their own room and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Acorn House Residential Home · 39 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6DP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Acorn House Residential Home Limited
We at Acorn House Residential Home are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Chatham, where older people, including those living with dementia, can feel truly at home. Nestled within the Medway community in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Holly Lodge Residential Home · 208 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Medway, ME4 6HS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Imperial Care UK Ltd
Here at Holly Lodge Residential Home, we are proud to offer a warm and genuinely homely environment for the people who come to live with us in Chatham, Medway. Our focus is on getting to know each person as an individual, understanding...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care - Insight Walderslade · 73 Robin Hood Lane, Chatham, Medway, ME5 9NP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd
Here at Insight Walderslade, we are a care home based in Chatham, Medway, and we take genuine pride in the support we offer to the people who live with us and those who visit for short stays. We specialise in residential care for younger...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - PILS Care · Phoenix Road, Chatham, Medway, ME5 8RU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Della Averley
We at PILS Care are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Chatham, providing dedicated dementia care, learning disability support and residential care for adults at different stages of life. Our home is rooted in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Medway, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South East figure, because too few Medway homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. | £875 | £1,500 to £1,809 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Medway homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,126 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Medway homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Medway homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The White House, 16 January 2026, Inadequate
- Aquarius Care Home, 22 December 2025, Requires improvement
- Steven Lodge, 31 May 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Insight Walderslade, 5 July 2017, Good
- 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane, 26 June 2019, Good
- Victory Care Home, 7 December 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Chatham
How many care homes are there in Chatham?
Chatham has 14 CQC registered care homes: 8 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Chatham?
Medway Council pays an average of £875 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few Medway homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Chatham were inspected most recently?
The White House (16 January 2026), Aquarius Care Home (22 December 2025) and Steven Lodge (31 May 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.