Care Homes in Chatham: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare Chatham care homes with independent pricing, quality and evidence signals so you can see which Medway options still deserve serious follow-up.
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What the Chatham care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
17
Open care home records currently covered in Chatham.
CQC quality mix
65% Good+
0 Outstanding, 11 Good, 6 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,450 residential
£1,798 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
94% covered
16 homes have provider-record data; 10 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
14 residential
3 nursing homes and 9 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
ME5
7 homes, 71% Good+, £1,689/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Chatham Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Below average — choosing carefully matters here
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Chatham
Across Chatham and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public provider records found for 16 homes
3 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Chatham care homes
Chatham homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Well-Led.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
94% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Chatham. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 16 homes analysed
Chatham care market snapshot
Chatham's weighted quality baseline is softer than the strongest towns in this queue, so shortlist discipline matters more here.
Most of the local market is residential-led, so families with more clinical needs should compare the smaller nursing subset carefully.
Chatham splits between a cheaper weaker-quality pocket and a costlier stronger one, making evidence-led comparison central to a better shortlist.
Care Standards in Chatham
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 17 homes
Overall quality
65%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
14 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
4.7/5
7 homes with FSA data
Provider records
94%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
14 (100%)
Alzheimer's
14 (100%)
Stroke Recovery
9 (64%)
Dementia
7 (50%)
Learning Disability
7 (50%)
Palliative / End of Life
4 (29%)
Parkinson's
Food Hygiene
7 of Chatham homes assessed
Provider Records
16 of 17 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Chatham Area
Care homes across Chatham's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
ME5
A sought-after well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, with homes offering specialist dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
7 care homes available
ME4
A affordable well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
7 care homes available
All 17 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Chatham database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Chatham use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 17 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Chatham
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Chatham
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Chatham, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Chatham
Clinical nursing care is listed across 3 homes in Chatham.
Residential care homes in Chatham
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 14 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Chatham
9 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Chatham.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
65% Good+
0 Outstanding, 11 Good, 6 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 74 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,511/week
Residential averages £1,450/week; nursing averages £1,798/week.
Funding gap
£654/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £34,008 per year.
Vacancy signal
14 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
94% checked
16 homes have provider-record data; 10 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Chatham
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Chatham homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Acorn House Residential Home Limited, Chatham
Amherst Court, Chatham
Victory Care Home, Chatham
PILS Care, Chatham
The White House, Chatham
Forge House, Chatham
146 Lower Robin Hood Lane, Chatham
Insight Walderslade, Chatham
Steven Lodge, Chatham
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17 Chatham homes analysed across a mixed-value Medway market, helping families compare which options still earn a place on the shortlist.