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Residential Care Home in Gillingham

Rock House

Rock House is a residential care home in Gillingham. 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 Rock House is worth shortlisting.

Rock House is a residential care home in Gillingham with Good CQC rating and Low public financial risk. The main concern is Safe rating below Good and No recent inspection on record. This page shows the warning signs already visible in public records, so you can judge whether this home deserves deeper checking or whether stronger alternatives should come first.

Rated: GoodResidential Care Home · 15 beds
Inspection warning signalLow public finance risk signalSecure garden or unitVacancies published
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Page refreshed June 2026 · inspection, finance, and review sources update on different schedules

by PureCare Care Services LimitedPart of -
Registered Jul 2022
Beds15
TypeResidential Care Home
Local AuthorityMedway

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What public data shows so far

Rock House already shows visible caution signals in public records. This page surfaces them, but not yet the full diagnosis behind them.

What looks reassuring

  • Good CQC rating
  • Low public financial risk
  • Secure garden or unit

What needs checking

  • Safe rating below Good
  • No recent inspection on record

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 · no recent inspection on record

Fees now

From £5,218 / month (estimate)

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting local authority-funded 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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If you need more confidence before you visit or involve family, Care Home Check interprets how these signals fit together and which ones should carry the most weight.

Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Rock House show?

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

Rock House CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

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

↑ Improving trend
Good for 11 months

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Rating is over two years old— conditions may have changed since this inspection.What does an outdated rating mean? →
Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
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Inspection overdue · Expected October 2025, now 10 months past due.What does an overdue inspection mean? →
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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This page shows the headline signals. Care Home Check adds the next layer: CQC history, financial stability, enforcement actions, review patterns, and the questions to ask before your family relies on this home.

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Costs & Funding

Rock House: 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: £875/wk

This home is priced £325/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before taking this home further.

Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Mental Health
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia

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

  • Secure garden/area

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  2. 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Family Reviews

Rock House 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 Rock House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Rock House is a residential care home in Gillingham, South East, operated by PureCare Care Services Limited since 2022. The home has 15 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator.

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

Location & Neighbourhood

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109 Rock Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 5PY

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Nearby Amenities

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

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
79/100

Nearest green space

0.5km away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

10/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

Food standards and dining arrangements based on hygiene records and published information.

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

Dining and nutrition details for this home are being verified. A detailed nutrition profile can be included in your shortlist.

Surface data can still miss the wider patternHow much confidence the signals deserve, what they may mean together, and what to ask next

Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Unit

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Bar
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Next Steps

Is Rock House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Questions to Ask When Visiting Rock House

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

What to test on your visit to Rock House

  1. 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  2. 2Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
  3. 3What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

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 financial risk signals from company records

What still affects decision confidence

  • 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, 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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