Platters Farm Lodge
Residential care home · Gillingham
Highfield Road, Gillingham, ME8 0EQ
Run by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities
- GoodCQC · Dec 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds43
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01634 377579
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 December 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Platters Farm Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-667611293
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Platters Farm Lodge
Platters Farm Lodge provides residential care and rehabilitation for older people, including people with dementia, after hospital treatment or a period of reduced mobility. The service is part of Strode Park Foundation, a Kent charity offering residential care, respite, supported living and care at home. Its registered scope includes older people and younger adults.
Rehabilitation support can help residents work towards returning home, with therapy and daily care forming part of the recovery journey. The wider organisation also provides nursing and end-of-life care, day opportunities and disability support, although these services are not necessarily based at Platters Farm Lodge. The setting may suit people who need temporary residential support while their mobility, confidence or care arrangements are reassessed.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Gillingham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues South East - 25 Beacon CloseGillingham | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 351 Maidstone RoadGillingham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 36a Birling AvenueGillingham | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Welcome House - Leeza CourtGillingham | 0.5 miles | Inadequate | 2.6 | |
| Hawthorn Manor Residential HomeGillingham | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Dane FarmhouseFaversham | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Strode Park HouseHerne Bay | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Coach HouseHerne Bay | Good | 8.0 | |
| FootprintsCanterbury | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential rehabilitation setting
- Therapy alongside daily care
- Part of a wider Kent care charity
Suits: People recovering after hospital treatment or surgery
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Highfield Road, Gillingham, ME8 0EQ
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Questions families ask
How much does Platters Farm Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Platters Farm Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, Medway council paid on average £1,100 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 Platters Farm Lodge whether it takes residents funded by Medway 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.