Winchester House
Winchester House is a nursing home in Rochester, Kent (ME1 3TR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Winchester House
Winchester House is a nursing home in Rochester caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability, and for younger adults whose nursing needs are best met in a home like ours. Nurses are on duty day and night, which means medication, wound and pressure care and conditions that need close monitoring are managed here, and somebody who becomes unwell is seen straight away rather than waiting for an appointment. Many of our residents are living with dementia. We keep the day calm and familiar, keep the same staff working with the same people and take time to understand what somebody means when speech has become difficult. If a person wants to be up and moving about, we make that safe instead of asking them to sit down. For residents with a physical disability the right equipment is in place and staff are trained to help with moving and positioning comfortably. Nursing is the foundation, not the purpose. Residents choose when they get up, what they eat, where they sit and who comes to visit, and meals are cooked here with nobody hurried along. Respite stays are available for people needing nursing support for a short period and for family carers who need a proper break. Please ring us if you would like to visit.
Care provided at Winchester House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Winchester House
Where is Winchester House located?
Winchester House is a nursing home in Rochester, Kent, ME1 3TR. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Winchester House provide?
Winchester House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Winchester House's CQC rating?
Winchester House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Winchester House provide dementia care?
Yes. Winchester House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Winchester House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Winchester House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Winchester House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Winchester House 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?
Yes. Yes. Winchester House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Winchester 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?
Yes. Yes. Winchester House 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
Winchester 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Winchester House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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