Grafton Lodge
Grafton Lodge is a residential care home in Rochester, Medway (ME2 3DE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Grafton Lodge
Grafton Lodge is a residential care home in Rochester, supporting older adults and some younger adults. We look after residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We should be straightforward about where we currently stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather set that out plainly than leave a family to find it elsewhere and wonder what else we had left unsaid. We understand what was identified, we are working through it, and we will discuss the detail with anyone who asks. What we are working towards is what a residential home should always rest on. Residents known properly as individuals rather than looked after as a group. A routine that belongs to the person rather than to the building. Staff settled enough that familiarity is real, which is what dementia care depends on more than anything. Accurate records and prompt, honest reporting when something goes wrong. The people living here remain our first concern throughout, and their families are entitled to honesty from us about the problems as well as the progress. If you are considering a place for a relative, come and visit, ask us hard questions, and judge the home on what you actually find rather than on what we have written here.
Care provided at Grafton Lodge
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 9 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Grafton Lodge
Where is Grafton Lodge located?
Grafton Lodge is a residential care home in Rochester, Medway, ME2 3DE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Grafton Lodge provide?
Grafton Lodge is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Grafton Lodge's CQC rating?
Grafton Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 9 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Grafton Lodge provide dementia care?
Yes. Grafton Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Grafton Lodge offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Grafton Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Grafton Lodge
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Grafton 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. Grafton 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. Grafton 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. Grafton 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
Grafton 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 Grafton Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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