Platters Farm Lodge
Platters Farm Lodge is a residential care home in Gillingham, Medway (ME8 0EQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Platters Farm Lodge
Platters Farm Lodge is a residential care home in Gillingham, Medway. We provide a home for older people, including many living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults and offer respite stays for shorter periods of care. We want this to feel like somewhere people live rather than somewhere people have been placed. Residents bring their own furniture and photographs, keep their own routines and decide how the day runs. Some are up early and want company and conversation straight away. Others want their own room, a newspaper and a quiet afternoon. Neither needs explaining to us, and we plan around the person rather than around what suits a rota. Supporting people living with dementia is a large part of what we do, and steadiness is what helps most. Familiar faces, routines that change only when there is a reason, patience when words are hard to find, and a real effort to understand what somebody means rather than what they managed to say. Families are closely involved because they often hold the history that makes sense of the present. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. It reflects reliable everyday practice, which is what most families are genuinely looking for. If you are considering a care home in Medway for someone close to you, you are welcome to visit, look round properly and ask us whatever you need to know.
Care provided at Platters Farm Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 December 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Platters Farm Lodge
Where is Platters Farm Lodge located?
Platters Farm Lodge is a residential care home in Gillingham, Medway, ME8 0EQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Platters Farm Lodge provide?
Platters Farm Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Platters Farm Lodge's CQC rating?
Platters Farm Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Platters Farm Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Platters Farm Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Platters Farm Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Platters Farm Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Platters Farm Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Platters Farm Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Platters Farm Lodge is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Platters Farm Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Platters Farm Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Platters Farm Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Platters Farm Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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