Byron Lodge Care Home
Byron Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Gillingham, Medway (ME7 5PX). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Byron Lodge Care Home
Here at Byron Lodge Care Home, we are proud to be a trusted nursing home in the heart of Gillingham, Medway, offering a warm and genuine place where residents feel truly at home. We care for a range of people with different needs, including older adults, those living with dementia, and younger adults who require nursing level support. Our team works closely with residents, families and healthcare professionals to make sure each person receives care that fits them as an individual, not a routine that fits us. Our most recent Care Quality Commission rating is "Good", which reflects the consistent effort our staff put in every single day. We do not take that lightly. It tells us that the people in our care are being looked after well, that families can trust us, and that we are getting the important things right. Dementia care is a particular area where we invest real thought and attention. We understand how unsettling it can be for someone living with dementia to feel out of place or confused, so we try hard to create an environment that feels calm, familiar and reassuring. The same applies to our nursing care more broadly. We work to make sure clinical needs are met without the home ever feeling clinical. For younger adults who find themselves needing nursing home care, we recognise this comes with its own set of challenges. We try to be mindful of that and to offer support that respects where each person is in their life. Families are always welcome here. We believe good care happens in partnership, and we would rather have an open conversation with you than have you ever feel uncertain about your loved one's wellbeing. If you would like to find out more or come and visit us, please do get in touch. We would be glad to hear from you.
Care provided at Byron Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 27 September 2024
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Byron Lodge Care Home
Where is Byron Lodge Care Home located?
Byron Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Gillingham, Medway, ME7 5PX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Byron Lodge Care Home provide?
Byron Lodge Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Byron Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Byron Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 September 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Byron Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Byron Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Byron Lodge Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Byron Lodge Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Byron Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd 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. Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd 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. Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd 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
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd 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 Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Byron Lodge Care Home
Respite Care at Byron Lodge Care Home
Planning a respite stay works best when you contact the home early, as rooms for short breaks can be limited. Byron Lodge is registered to offer respite alongside permanent placements, and most homes ask for a minimum stay of one or two weeks. Pack clothing, toiletries, medication in its original packaging, and a copy of any care plan. A respite booking can also double as a trial run before committing to permanent care.
Nursing Care at Byron Lodge Care Home
Nursing care means a registered nurse is on site at all times, which matters for anyone with complex health needs such as PEG feeding, catheter care, wound management, unstable diabetes or conditions that need regular clinical observation. Byron Lodge in Gillingham is registered to deliver this level of care, and a September 2024 CQC inspection rated the home Good overall. When nursing is assessed as needed, the NHS pays a Funded Nursing Care contribution of roughly £235 a week directly to the home, which reduces what the family or resident is charged. In the South East, weekly nursing fees commonly fall between £1350 and £1750, while Medway Council placements sit closer to £950 to £1150. Ask the home how the FNC is shown on invoices and how clinical needs are reviewed.
Dementia Care at Byron Lodge Care Home
Good dementia care in a nursing home usually rests on a few practical things: staff trained to understand the condition, familiar daily rhythms, a layout that feels calm and safe to walk around, and small sensory cues that help people orient themselves. Byron Lodge is registered to support residents living with dementia, and its own description talks about creating an environment that feels reassuring. Families should ask how the team responds when someone becomes distressed or anxious, how they support residents who like to walk and may try to leave, and how the care plan is adjusted as dementia progresses. It is also worth asking how they involve relatives in decisions, how they manage nights, and how they work with GPs and mental health teams when behaviour or health changes.
Older Person Care at Byron Lodge Care Home
Older adults in a nursing home setting usually need a mix of personal care and clinical oversight, which means help with washing, dressing, continence and medication alongside the companionship that stops the days feeling long. Byron Lodge is registered to provide this level of support for older people in Gillingham, where weekly fees across the South East tend to sit between £1350 and £1750, while Medway Council typically funds placements at around £950 to £1150. Families weighing up the home should ask how morning and evening routines are organised, how residents are supported to keep choice over small things like bath times and bedtimes, and how many staff and nurses are on duty overnight. It is also fair to ask how quickly call bells are answered and how personal preferences are recorded.
Younger Adults at Byron Lodge Care Home
Adults under 65 who need nursing care often want a life that still feels their own, with age appropriate activities, access to technology, contact with friends and some say over their routine. Byron Lodge is registered to support younger adults alongside older residents. Because most people in a nursing home will be considerably older, it is worth asking how the home helps a younger resident find peers and pursue interests that suit their stage of life.
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