Care homes in Rochester

Updated

Rochester has 28 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 18 Good and 8 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet.

Rochester at a glance

28on this list

Official rating
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement8
  • Not yet rated2
  • 69% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.2 / 10
How this list is ordered

Homes in Rochester are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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28 care homes in Rochester

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Avenues South East - 74 Wilson Avenue

Run by Avenues South East

74 Wilson Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2RL
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Residential care home for 6 residents in Rochester, run by Avenues South East. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Castle View House

Run by All In Mind Care Services Limited

9 Castle View Road, Rochester, ME2 3PP
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds

Residential care home for 8 residents in Rochester, run by All In Mind Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Chimnies Residential Care Home

Run by Chimnies Limited

Chimnies, Stoke Road, Allhallows, Rochester, ME3 9PD
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 29 beds

Chimnies Residential Care Home provides private residential care for older people who need help with everyday living, including older people living with dementia. The home also offers respite care, with support covering personal hygiene and medical assistance during temporary stays.

Residents have comfortable surroundings, home-cooked food, well-equipped bedrooms and activities intended to maintain stimulation and social engagement.

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Downers Court

Run by CLBD Limited

1 & 2 Downer Court, Wilson Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2SA
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds

Residential care home for 3 residents in Rochester, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Frindsbury House

Run by The Mortimer Society

42 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott, Rochester, ME3 8AL
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 23 beds

Frindsbury House supports 23 residents with learning and physical disabilities in a large detached Edwardian house near Wainscott. Adapted accommodation includes bedrooms on both floors, many with en-suite facilities, within a relaxed domestic setting.

Residents have personalised leisure and wellbeing plans that may include music therapy, speech and language therapy, aromatherapy and sensory suites.

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Millstream House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

4 Mill Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3BT
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Millstream House supports people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs through Voyage Care’s residential provision. The wider provider also works through supported living, people’s own homes and community settings, offering different routes as needs change.

Support is tailored around individual goals, values, preferences and circumstances, with pathways that include autism support and brain injury rehabilitation.

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Orchard View

Run by Achieve Together Limited

1, Parsonage Lane, Rochester, ME2 4HP
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds

Support at Orchard View centres on adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs, within a residential setting registered for learning disability care. The wider organisation also supports autistic people and people moving between children’s and adult services.

Its Wheel of Engagement considers identity, wellbeing, relationships, aspirations and independence when shaping support.

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Rochester Care Home

Run by Rochester Care Home Limited

Robert Bean Care Centre, Pattens Lane, Rochester, ME1 2QT
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 64 beds

Rochester Care Home provides residential, respite and end-of-life care for older people, including those living with dementia, sensory loss or mental health needs. The home is designed for residents who require support with daily life in a residential setting, whether for a longer stay or a shorter period.

Care is delivered within a home environment that includes activities for mental and physical stimulation.

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Rochester House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

221 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BU
GoodCQC · Mar 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds

Adults with learning disabilities can receive specialist residential support at Rochester House through Achieve together’s person-centred framework. The wider organisation also supports autistic people and people with complex needs, including acquired brain injuries, mental health needs, deafness and hearing loss.

The Wheel of Engagement considers identity, wellbeing and relationships, while keeping aspirations and independence visible in…

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Sir Evelyn Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

74 Sir Evelyn Road, Rochester, ME1 3LZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Up to six adults with learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy can be supported at Sir Evelyn Road in Rochester. The home also supports people with cerebral palsy and behaviours that may challenge, making it a small residential setting for adults with complex needs.

Voyage Care shapes support around individual needs and offers wider pathways including supported living, community support and flexible care.

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Copper Beeches

Run by Belmont Healthcare (Copper Beeches) Limited

5 Sylewood Close, Borstal, Rochester, ME1 3LL
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds

Copper Beeches provides nursing care, residential care and dementia support for older people and younger adults in Rochester. The home is registered for care with nursing and offers a setting for residents who need ongoing assistance, specialist dementia support or help maintaining daily life and independence.

Belmont Healthcare describes its residential care as a place to make friends, explore interests and retain independence, with families…

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Friston House

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

414 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BQ
GoodCQC · Sept 2018
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 81 beds

Friston House provides nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for older people and people under 65 in a modern home near Rochester. The service combines accommodation with courtyard gardens, activities, communal facilities and support for families choosing the right level of care.

Meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal dishes and modified textures available according to residents’ needs.

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Grafton Lodge

Run by Sathya Care Ltd

40 Goddington Road, Rochester, ME2 3DE
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Grafton Lodge provides residential, dementia and respite care for up to 22 older people in a small period house in Strood, Rochester. The home supports people who need more help with daily living, including some residents living with dementia, and offers short stays after hospital care or for family-carer breaks.

The home has 20 bedrooms, including two for couples, with a lift and secure gardens.

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Jersey Road

Run by CLBD Limited

11B Jersey Road, Rochester, ME2 3PB
GoodCQC · Jan 2019
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Residential care home for 4 residents in Rochester, run by CLBD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Watts Healthcare Ltd

Run by Watts Healthcare Limited

209-211, Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BU
GoodCQC · Jun 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds

Residential care home for 32 residents in Rochester, run by Watts Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ampersand

Run by Sovereign Care Limited

Parsonage Lane, Rochester, ME2 4HP
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 43 beds

Care home with nursing for 43 residents in Rochester, run by Sovereign Care Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Frindsbury Hall Care Home

Run by Akari Care Limited

Frindsbury Hill, Strood, Rochester, ME2 4JS
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 74 beds

Frindsbury Hall Care Home provides residential and nursing support for people who need help with daily activities or care for physical conditions, including dementia and complex needs. Its extended care team works with GPs, dentists, chiropodists and dietitians as part of wider support for residents’ quality of life.

Before admission, the Home Manager can visit someone at home or in hospital to understand care needs and begin preparing a care…

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Sinon House Therapeutic Unit

Run by Independence-Development Ltd

16 The Terrace, Rochester, ME1 1XN
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds

Sinon House Therapeutic Unit provides therapeutic residential care for children and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs and eating disorders. Its pathway is designed to support vulnerable young people from childhood towards greater independence.

Care is delivered through a multidisciplinary team and structured therapeutic approaches, with placements planned alongside local authorities, social…

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Rochester?

28 care homes in Rochester are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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