Winchester House
Nursing home · Rochester
180 Wouldham Road, Rochester, ME1 3TR
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2021
- 6.2Our score
- Beds123
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01634 685001
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective, Caring and Responsive
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 August 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Winchester House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-125863156
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Winchester House
Winchester House provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people who need support while retaining as much independence as possible. Its care is shaped around each resident’s needs, routines and preferences, with support available from a few hours a week to 24-hour care.
Meals are prepared on site from locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal choices, modified textures and family input into menus. Residents can also take part in activities and social life within the home. The Barchester setting combines practical care with dining, comfort and purposeful daily routines.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Rochester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View LodgeRochester | 0.9 miles | |||
| Copper BeechesRochester | 1.5 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Sir Evelyn RoadRochester | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Valley View Care Home LtdRochester | 1.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| The Kent Autistic Trust - 11a Curlew CrescentStrood | 2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friston HouseRochester | Good | 7.4 | |
| Newington CourtSittingbourne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rose Water Place Care HomeMaidstone | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sutton Valence Care HomeMaidstone | |||
| Elderwood HouseSwanley | |||
| Emily Jackson HouseSevenoaks | Good | 8.0 | |
| Derham HouseUpminster | Good | 8.0 | |
| Pinetree Care HomeRayleigh | Good | 8.4 | |
| Park ViewDagenham | Good | 7.4 | |
| Pittsmead Grange Care HomeBromley | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Leonard LodgeBrentwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wadhurst ManorWadhurst | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Locally sourced meals
- Modified textured dishes
- Residential and respite care
Suits: Older people seeking flexible care and support
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
180 Wouldham Road, Rochester, ME1 3TR
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Questions families ask
How much does Winchester House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Winchester House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,277 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Winchester 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). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.