Frindsbury House
Frindsbury House is a residential care home in Rochester, Medway (ME3 8AL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Frindsbury House
Frindsbury House is a residential care home in Rochester in Medway. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays for people whose usual home is elsewhere. We run this as a home that people live in rather than a service they receive. Rooms belong to the people in them and get arranged accordingly. The weekly shop is decided by the people who will eat it. Weekend plans are made by whoever is going. We ask instead of assuming, and being told no is a perfectly acceptable answer. Much of what we do is about widening what is possible rather than occupying the day. Cooking something you actually want. Getting confident with money. Managing a journey into town alone. Keeping a course, a job or a friendship going. Some of it comes together quickly, some takes years and some never quite happens, and none of those is a failure so long as the chance was genuinely there and nobody was pushed. Where a physical disability affects how somebody gets about, we design around the person rather than expecting them to accommodate the building, and we are careful that help with one task does not become help with everything. We learn how each person communicates, write it down so everybody responds the same way, and keep checking we have understood. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our last inspection, and we keep asking what should be different.
Care provided at Frindsbury House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 10 August 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Frindsbury House
Where is Frindsbury House located?
Frindsbury House is a residential care home in Rochester, Medway, ME3 8AL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Frindsbury House provide?
Frindsbury House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Frindsbury House's CQC rating?
Frindsbury House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 10 August 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Frindsbury House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Frindsbury House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Frindsbury House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Frindsbury House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Frindsbury House 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. Frindsbury House 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?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
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
Frindsbury House 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Frindsbury House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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