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Grace Manor Care Centre

Grace Manor Care Centre is a nursing home in Gillingham. It also offers dementia care. This care home page brings together the latest CQC rating, published reviews, weekly fees, funding information, and public risk signals so families can judge whether Grace Manor Care Centre is worth shortlisting.

Grace Manor Care Centre is a nursing home in Gillingham with Good CQC rating and Low public financial risk. The main areas to verify are Inspection is over two years old. This page shows what looks reassuring in public records and what still needs checking before you decide whether to shortlist it.

Rated: GoodNursing Home · 60 beds
4.6Public review patterns across multiple sources
Inspection picture may be datedLow public finance risk signalPositive public review patternDementia support
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by Grace Manor Care LimitedPart of BRAND Forest Healthcare
Registered Jan 201124/7 Registered Nurse
Beds60
TypeNursing Home
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Local AuthorityMedway
Purpose BuiltNo
Ensuite9%

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What public data shows so far

Grace Manor Care Centre shows a mixed public picture. This page highlights the visible signals, but not the full explanation behind them.

What looks reassuring

  • Good CQC rating
  • Low public financial risk
  • Strong public review score

What needs checking

  • Inspection is over two years old
  • Clarify wandering support

What this page cannot confirm

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

CQC now

Rated Good · last inspected over two years ago

Fees now

From £5,218 / month (estimate)

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding, local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.

Visits & travel

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Vacancies now

Vacancies currently available

Risk now

Low public financial risk in the latest company records

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Grace Manor Care Centre show?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Grace Manor Care Centre CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend
Good for 2 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
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Last Inspection
Last inspected over two years ago
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Registered Manager
No manager registered

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check tells you how much weight they deserve, whether the evidence may be dated, and which questions should shape your visit.

Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

Grace Manor Care Centre: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,218 per month

From £1,200 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,261/wk

This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.

Nursing Care
£1,300 – £1,400
per week
Dementia Care
£1,200 – £1,300
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental Health
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Learning Disability
Adults 65+
Substance Misuse

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Hoarding

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum
End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  2. 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  3. 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist

Nursing Procedures

Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Family Reviews

Grace Manor Care Centre Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

Family Reviews

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Grace Manor Care Centre, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Grace Manor Care Centre is a care home with nursing in Gillingham, South East, operated by Grace Manor Care Limited since 2011. The home has 60 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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348 Grange Road, Gillingham, ME7 2UD

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.1 km

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
55/100

Nearest green space

346m away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

4/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Pet Therapy
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Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

6 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:5/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Next Steps

Is Grace Manor Care Centre a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Grace Manor Care Centre

Use this care home visit checklist at Grace Manor Care Centre to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to Grace Manor Care Centre

  1. 1Have staff turnover rates remained low and are key carers still present?
  2. 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  3. 3How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?
  4. 4What new measures are in place to ensure proactive health monitoring?

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

Care Home Check

Where the public picture stops

This page already helps you spot the visible signals. Care Home Check adds the missing layer: how much weight to place on them, whether they change your shortlist decision, and what you need to ask before you rely on them.

The visible warning signs are only the first layer

This page can flag the warning signs. The full check shows how serious they look together, whether they repeat across finances, reviews, and operations, and whether they should change how confident you feel about shortlisting this home.

What you can already use from this page

  • Current CQC status: Good
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public review pattern across available sources
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

  • Whether the inspection picture still reflects day-to-day reality
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

Signals already visible on this page

Inspection

What Care Home Check makes clear

It does not repeat the headline signals on this page. It shows which ones matter most, how serious they look together, and whether they should change your shortlist decision.

Is this home financially sound?

We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.

See whether the records point to low concern, watchlist pressure, or something more serious.

What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

See which patterns deserve weight, which do not, and how much confidence to place in them.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Get the questions and the reason each one matters here.

How much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

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Sources and editorial process
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed June 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

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