Shaws Wood Residential Care Home

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Strood, Medway (ME2 3BU). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About Shaws Wood Residential Care Home

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home is in Strood, Medway, providing residential care for older people and younger adults who need support close at hand. We aim to run as a household rather than an institution, with the day shaped by the people living it. Supporting residents living with dementia is a substantial part of our work. We approach it by learning who each person is, keeping routines familiar and the day unhurried, explaining changes before they happen, and looking for the cause when somebody is unsettled rather than treating it as behaviour to be contained. Our team helps with personal care, medication, mobility and meals, and equally with conversation, company, fresh air and music for those who want them. Rooms are personalised and relatives are welcome whenever they can come. Respite stays are available for shorter periods. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Requires Improvement. We would rather set that out ourselves than have you learn it elsewhere. We understood what was asked of us, we have been working steadily through it, and we are happy to go through the detail with anyone who asks. Please come and see us at an ordinary hour and judge the place on what you find.

Care provided at Shaws Wood Residential Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Shaws Wood Residential Care Home

Where is Shaws Wood Residential Care Home located?

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Strood, Medway, ME2 3BU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Shaws Wood Residential Care Home provide?

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home 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 Shaws Wood Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 8 December 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Shaws Wood Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Shaws Wood Residential Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Shaws Wood Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Shaws Wood Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Shaws Wood Residential Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Shaws Wood Residential Care Home 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. Shaws Wood Residential Care Home 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. Shaws Wood Residential Care Home 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. Shaws Wood Residential Care Home 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

Shaws Wood Residential Care Home 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Shaws Wood Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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