Forge House
Residential care home · Chatham
2 Podkin Wood, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LY
Run by Forge House Care Ltd
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 7.4Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01634 566552
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Forge House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-123004338
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Forge House
Forge House is a residential care home in Chatham (Maidstone), registered with the Care Quality Commission for 6 residents. It is run by Forge House Care Ltd. The CQC register lists care for older people, learning disabilities, mental health, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chatham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Lower Robin Hood LaneChatham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Insight WaldersladeChatham | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Avenues South East - 492 Maidstone RoadChatham | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| PILS CareChatham | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Leonards PlaceChatham | 1 miles |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the well-led key question (inspection of 10 December 2019).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2 Podkin Wood, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LY
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Questions families ask
How much does Forge House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Forge House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Forge House whether it takes residents funded by Kent council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.