Substance misuse care homes in Medway

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Medway has 3 substance misuse care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Good. 1 home is 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

3on this list

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  • Good2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Types of care67% offer learning disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Medway on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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3 substance misuse care homes in Medway

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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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Star Care Lodge

Run by Star Nursing & Care Services Limited

15-17 Park Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 4AS
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Substance misuse

Star Care Lodge provides residential care and supported living for adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and complex needs. Its registered care home supports older people, younger adults and people affected by substance misuse, with daily help shaped around assessed needs.

Residents go through an initial assessment lasting three to six weeks, followed by a placement review involving the resident, family and other professionals.

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Diana House

Run by Blacksmith Health Care Limited

55 Diana Road, Chatham, ME4 5PW
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Substance misuse

Residential care home for 2 residents in Chatham, run by Blacksmith Health Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, younger adults and substance misuse.

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What to look for in substance misuse care homes

  1. Staff competence in recovery support

    Staff competence in recovery support, risk and relapse planning.

  2. Links with primary care

    Links with primary care, mental health and specialist treatment services.

  3. Clear rules

    Clear rules, safeguarding and support for rebuilding daily routines.

Questions families ask

What should substance misuse care homes offer?

Residential support for substance misuse should have a clear treatment or recovery approach and strong links with health services. Confirm what the home can safely manage and what happens if needs escalate.

How many substance misuse care homes are there in Medway?

3 substance misuse 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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