Charing House Care & Nursing Home

Canterbury Street, Gillingham ME7 5AY
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9.9 60 Reviews
  • Charing House Care & Nursing Home, Gillingham
Charing House Care Home in Gillingham provides residential, dementia, nursing and respite for up to 88 residents and are able to accommodate funded as well as private clients.

There five separate wings, including the Bessie Parr Wing, the George Smith Wing, the William Griffin Wing, the Barry Hodgman Wing and the Freddie Cooper Wing. While the home has a lift to all floors in the building, ideal for those unable to manage stairs, and a service lift which runs separately to two of the home's floors.

The home is designed and furnished to ensure wheelchair access in all rooms and bathrooms at the home have either a static bath or shower tray large enough to accommodate lifting aids.

Charing House Care Home offers a range of specialist equipment designed to support care for all clients. All resident rooms are fitted with a nurse call system and some rooms have pressure mats which are linked to the call system in place.

Rooms also have telephone and aerial points, and suite furniture - one of which has a lockable facility should the client wish to maintain safekeeping for personal effects.

Care Provided by Charing House Care & Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 88 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Ditch (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (84)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (42)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Year Purpose Built: 2011

Funding & Fees Guide for Charing House Care & Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,075
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,075
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,300
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,300
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Charing House Care & Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Charing House welcomes visitors at anytime, however if visiting after 9pm please call first.


  • Parking
  • Parking is available.


Charing House Care & Nursing Home Reviews (60)

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9.9

Charing House Care & Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Charing House Care & Nursing Home has 60 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During my mum's time at Charing House Care & Nursing Home I have found the staff to be exceptional in all areas of care they provide to her. Management are always around and happy to chat, should I have any questions about my mum's care, and when I visit I've always found Charing House to be clean and
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is lovely when I visit my father, to see how well he is being looked after. The staff are very caring and have gotten to know him very well during his time at Charing House and know when I go home that he is in safe hands. Charing House employs an activity coordinator who does a great job in organising
events and activities, which my father enjoys and takes part in. Thank you, everyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Charing House Care & Nursing Home is a wonderful place to live. The management and staff are excellent and do everything they can to make sure my mum is being well cared for and have nothing but praise for them for the work they do. Her bedroom and communal spaces are well kept, clean and there is a
lovely secure garden area which is nice during the warmer weather.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Charing House Care & Nursing Home are exceptional and have left no doubt in my mind that I chose the right care home for my mother and have shown nothing but dignity and respect towards her. Charing House takes care of everything, her meals, laundry and medication, nothing is too much trouble.
Her room is well furnished and kept tidy and when I have visited the staff are very friendly and welcoming towards me.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the kind staff on the George Smith Wing who looked after my partner.
My partner passed away on the 4th of April at Charing House. But the care she received was first-class. Thank you for all you did for my partner.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Charing House Care & Nursing Home has met all my expectations and more. The staff are compassionate, friendly and have built up a good relationship with my father. The care home is kept clean and the activities staff do a really good job in creating a pleasant atmosphere with games and music for my
father and other residents. The food is excellent and the management are accessible if and when I have any questions about my father's health.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found it very difficult having to look for a care home for my dad, it wasn’t easy trying to find a care home which could give him the care he needed. However, after looking at many care homes I decided that Charing House Care & Nursing Home was the best place for him. The staff at Charing House are
very kind, caring and I am confident that he is in the best place he possibly can be. He enjoys the company of the other residents and the home is clean and activities are provided on a daily basis.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my father receives at Charing House Care & Nursing Home is of the highest quality and I’ve been very impressed with how the staff interact and care for him. They all show such compassion towards my father I can’t praise them enough. My father's room is kept clean, washing taken care of and
a variety of activities and entertainment takes place, there is also a lovely secluded outdoor garden area which my father and other residents enjoy. I couldn’t have wished to have chosen a better care home for my father to be cared by. Thank you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is very happy at Charing House Care & Nursing Home and all aspects of her care are met to a high standard. The staff and management are caring and very knowledgeable, should I have any questions about my mum's health they are always quick to respond. The home is kept clean and they have a wide
range of activities for residents to take part in eg. painting, gardeners etc.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father's room is comfortable, has en-suite facilities and is well furnished. Charing House has a large dining room, lounge and has a beautiful, fully accessible garden. The staff are attentive, kind, caring, patient and keep me informed of any medical issues that may occur with my father and make
the necessary arrangements to see the dentist, nurse etc. My father is offered plenty of food, which he enjoys and is of good quality.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There is no doubt in my mind that choosing Charing House Care & Nursing Home was the right decision for my mum. My mum has dementia, which can be challenging however, the staff are caring, attentive and give my mum the time and attention she needs to look after her. The staff and manager keep me informed
about any issues that arise with my mum's care and the activities staff do a fantastic job arranging events to keep my mum and the other residents stimulated.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Charing House are very friendly professional welcoming and polite. The care and safety of the residents is their top priority and is a care home where everyone is treated with dignity and compassion. The food is good and there is always a choice of what to eat. My mum is encouraged to take
part in the activities and enjoys the company of the other residents. The home is warm clean and a pleasant environment to be in. For anyone looking for a care home for their friend or relative, I would strongly recommend Charing House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my mother moved into Charing House she has been treated with respect and love at all times. There is a positive culture at the home, the staff are lovely and always make time to chat with her. There is a dedicated activities team that goes out of their way to provide entertainment and games like
bingo, gardening etc. For the residents and my Mum very much enjoys the cooked breakfast the home does. I am so grateful for everything the home has done for my mother. Thank you all so much

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and facilities at Charing House are fantastic. The care and attention they show my mum is outstanding. They have devoted staff who work tirelessly to give the best care possible. The activities staff have done a superb job with helping Mum use Skype to keep in touch with us during these tough
times and we can see through chatting with her that she is being well looked after.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has received remarkably good care whilst being at Charing House, all her needs are met both emotionally and physically. It’s not easy having someone you love have dementia, especially though these difficult times however the staff have been very supportive towards my mother and myself. I couldn’t
ask for better care. Thank you

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been well looked after at Charing House. It’s not been easy what with the current pandemic, however, Charing House have done a great job in letting me know how my father is getting on and for keeping him and the other residents safe. The staff are dedicated, friendly, attentive and the
home has a great atmosphere, you can see the staff genuinely care. I couldn’t have asked for a better care home for him.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My brother was in Charing House. He was discharged from hospital in a very poorly state. Charing House was amazing, so, so caring, kind and extremely lovely. They cared for my brother to the end of his life. I am truly grateful to all the staff. I will never forget the care and love they gave my brother
for the two weeks he was there. Thank you, Charing House.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Charing House since August 2017. The staff and management have always been supportive, not only to my Mother but to family members too. Mum has received excellent care and I am kept informed of any health or other issues during this difficult time. I could not have asked for a
better care home for Mum.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Charing House for a while now. I am really happy with the care Mum receives. Mum always looks happy and healthy so I really can’t ask for anymore. Charing House built a pagoda earlier in the year and last time I was there I saw Mum and all the residents outside under the pagoda,
while there was a singer there performing to them all. It is such a great thing for them to have built and has certainly been very good throughout Covid-19 as they are continuing with these special activities that I know my Mum enjoys.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The level of care the staff give to the residents is exceptional. The staff are always welcoming, compassionate and respectful towards my Mum and other residents. It gives me peace of mind knowing my Mum is being so well cared for. She is happy, well looked after and her room is spacious and clean,
I couldn’t ask for more. Would highly recommend Charing House to anyone looking for a care home.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.854)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.854) out of 10 for Charing House Care & Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.854 for Charing House Care & Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.854

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Charing House Care & Nursing Home is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Nov 2022

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Requires improvement
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Requires improvement
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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