Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd
Nursing home · Chatham
Primrose Close, Chatham, ME4 6HZ
Run by Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds30
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01634 505405
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-3135856666
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd
Fort Horsted Care Home provides nursing and palliative care for residents with varying levels of dependency, alongside continuing and respite care. Its service can support people as needs change, from supportive supervision through to end of life care, with the aim of maintaining continuity in a homely environment.
Every prospective resident receives an in-depth pre-admission assessment, which helps the resident and family decide whether the home can meet the person’s needs. The home occupies one floor with spacious communal areas, patio space and front and rear lawns. Fort Horsted is accessible from Chatham, Rochester and Maidstone by local routes and the M2.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Chatham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues South East - 74 Wilson AvenueRochester | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Downers CourtRochester | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holly Lodge Residential HomeChatham | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Friston HouseRochester | 0.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Amherst CourtChatham | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Nursing and palliative care
- Care can continue as needs increase
Ask about
- Admission follows an in-depth needs assessment
Suits: People needing nursing, palliative or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Primrose Close, Chatham, ME4 6HZ
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Questions families ask
Do they have fixed visiting times?
No. There are no specific visiting times, although visitors planning to come at night are asked to ring beforehand so staff are aware.
Do they require an appointment to view the care home?
No. People can turn up without booking, and an experienced member of staff will show them around and answer questions.
Can they continue care if a resident’s needs increase?
Yes. They aim to continue caring for residents even when their needs increase substantially, providing support from supervision through to end-of-life care.
Can they care for people with dementia?
It depends on the pre-admission assessment. They assess each person’s needs before admission and decide with the resident or family whether the home can provide suitable care.
How much does Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Fort Horsted Care Home Ltd for its weekly fee. As a guide, Medway council paid on average £968 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.