Sensory impairment care homes in Medway

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Medway has 17 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 11 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Medway council paid on average £1,100 a week for a residential care place and £968 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Medway (66)

Medway at a glance

17on this list

Official rating
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated2
  • 73% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.6 / 10
  • Types of care94% offer physical disabilities
How this list is ordered

Homes in Medway 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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17 sensory impairment care homes in Medway

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579 Maidstone Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

579 Maidstone Road, Gillingham, ME8 0LQ
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Supporting up to six adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, 579 Maidstone Road is a specialist autism home in Gillingham. The setting offers residential support for people whose needs may include autism, learning disability, mental health, physical disability or sensory impairment.

Support is tailored to individual circumstances and forms part of a wider range of care and community options.

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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
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

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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Grace Manor Care Centre

Run by Grace Manor Care Limited

348 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2UD
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Grace Manor Care Centre supports adults with residential and nursing care, including people living with dementia, recovering after an operation or stroke, or needing palliative and end-of-life care. Personal care plans are written with residents and families, then reviewed as needs change.

The home combines private bedrooms with lounges, a bright dining room, landscaped gardens and a secure patio.

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Hawthorn Manor Residential Home

Run by Hawthorn Manor Limited

369 Maidstone Road, Gillingham, ME8 0HX
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Hawthorn Manor Residential Home supports older people through residential and dementia care, with nursing, respite, palliative and end-of-life services also listed by its care group. The home forms part of RCB Healthcare’s family-run care-home organisation.

Residents have daily activities, dietary support and access to visiting healthcare professionals, including dentists, opticians and chiropodists on request.

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Heatherdale Healthcare Limited

Run by Heatherdale Healthcare Limited

204 Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QG
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Heatherdale Healthcare Limited covers nursing, residential and dementia care for older people and adults with physical or sensory needs. Its wider family-operated group also offers respite, palliative and end-of-life care, with individual plans shaped around each person’s requirements.

Residents can take part in daily activities and receive food adapted to special dietary needs.

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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
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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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Stuart House

Run by Cognithan Limited

42-44 Stuart Road, Gillingham, ME7 4AD
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 11 beds
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 11 residents in Gillingham, run by Cognithan Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, sensory impairment, younger adults and eating disorders.

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Victory Care Home

Run by Victory Care Home Limited

Nelson Terrace, Luton, Chatham, ME5 7JZ
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential and end-of-life care for older people is the focus at Victory Care Home in Chatham. The home supports people living with dementia, sensory impairment and physical impairment, giving families a residential setting for ongoing care and later-life support.

Daily activities, meals and day-to-day assistance form part of life at the home. Victory Care Home is operated by Agincare, whose wider services include residential, nursing and home…

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Woodbridge House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

151 Sturdee Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 2HH
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Gillingham, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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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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
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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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Aquarius Care Home

Run by Radha Krishna Healthcare Ltd

8 Watson Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9SH
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 20 residents in Chatham, run by Radha Krishna Healthcare Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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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
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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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Osbern Manor Care Home

Run by Oakland Opco B Limited

26-28, Hoath Lane, Gillingham, ME8 0SW
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2026
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Osbern Manor provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older people in Gillingham, with support available around the clock. The purpose-built home combines personal care with nursing support and activities designed to help residents maintain independence, connection and wellbeing.

Its care model includes technology intended to support safety and communication, alongside a homely environment and a range of daily activities.

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Charing House

Run by Charing Gardens Limited

Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5AY
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 88 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Charing House provides care and nursing accommodation in a converted former municipal building beside Gillingham Park. The home supports older people and adults with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Its setting combines retained architectural features with grounds adjacent to the park. A care home adjacent to Gillingham Park offers residents access to nearby outdoor space.

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Lake View Lodge

Run by Crystal Care Homes Halling Opco Limited

Limeburners Drive, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1GF
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 66 residents in Rochester, run by Crystal Care Homes Halling Opco Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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The Shrubbery

Run by Langley Trust

43-45, Park Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4AQ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

The Shrubbery provides registered complex needs care for men with multiple and complex needs, including mental health issues, substance misuse and learning difficulties. It forms part of Langley Trust’s wider support for people with convictions, combining accommodation with personal care, rehabilitation and advice.

The service offers placements for people who may need complex health and social care support, including situations where previous…

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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Medway?

17 sensory impairment care homes in Medway are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Medway?

Medway council paid on average £1,100 a week for residential care and £968 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,186 and £1,112. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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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