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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 1,322 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,368 per week
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Springwood Corner Care Home
53 Ascot Road, Gravesend DA12 5AL
4 miles away from centre of Higham
"Springwood staff have been very accommodating to my father who has been unable to stay in his home due to emergency building works. They..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,500 / week62 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Springwood Corner Care Home offers high-quality residential, respite, and dementia care in Gravesend, Kent. Opened in June 2025, the home provides a warm and welcoming environment where residents receive... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Lake View Lodge
Limeburners Drive, Halling, Rochester ME2 1FG
4 miles away from centre of Higham
"On our recent visit to Lakeview , we found that the place has such a homely feel and a happy aura . The facilities spotless and really..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,550 / week66 rooms

Group/Owner Crystal Care Collection

Discover exceptional care at Lake View Lodge, a modern residential care home situated in the peaceful village of Halling, Kent. Dedicated to delivering outstanding care throughout Rochester and the wider... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Park View Care Home
Canterbury Street, Gillingham ME7 5AY
4.8 miles away from centre of Higham
"A friend recommended Park View to me and my family for my mum following a relative of theirs being at the care home and we are very..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,200 / week44 rooms

Group/Owner Charing Healthcare Ltd

Park View Care Home in Medway has been purpose-built to offer care and support for up to 32 residents living with dementia. The home is located in its own grounds adjacent to Gillingham Park and features... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Barchester Friston House Care Home
414 City Way, Rochester ME1 2BQ
4 miles away from centre of Higham
"Our nan went into Friston for respite to help our mum have a break , quick service from manageress, everyone has been outstanding , kind ,..."Read all 154 reviews

from £1,910 / week81 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Friston House makes the most of pleasant grounds and a versatile interior to provide top quality nursing care and dementia care in a residential and nursing environment with professionals available round-the-clock. A... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Barchester Winchester House Care Centre
180 Wouldham Road, Wouldham, Rochester ME1 3TR
3.6 miles away from centre of Higham
"I sadly had to move both my parents into care in October last year. This was an incredibly difficult decision for me. Mum needed 24 nursing..."Read all 123 reviews

from £1,750 / week123 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Formerly a rectory constructed in 1875, Winchester House has been carefully restored to provide the perfect home, close to the historic city of Rochester. The home provides first-class 24-hour care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
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  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Charing House Care & Nursing Home
Canterbury Street, Gillingham ME7 5AY
4.8 miles away from centre of Higham
"I and my family feel extremely fortunate that our mum is at Charing House. At first we didn't know what to expect as we have never had a..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,150 / week88 rooms

Group/Owner Charing Healthcare Ltd

Charing House Care Home in Gillingham provides residential, dementia, nursing and respite for up to 88 residents and are able to accommodate funded as well as private clients. There five separate... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Mayflower Care Home
Hartshill Road, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7DX
4.6 miles away from centre of Higham
"From the moment I contacted Mayflower after another home told my Dad to leave I have nothing but praise for all the staff. I cannot fault..."Read all 71 reviews

from £2,199 / week76 rooms

Mayflower Care Home is a modern, purpose-built specialist dementia care home in a residential area of Northfleet, near Gravesend. Each resident is living with some form of dementia including more complex... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Acorn House
39 Maidstone Road, Chatham ME4 6DP
3.9 miles away from centre of Higham
"From the start, the staff, management and owners have been first class, I moved mum from a rather large home, not enough staff to care for..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,050 / week28 rooms

Acorn House is a converted nineteenth century house that offers many homely comforts, including a choice of lounges and a service tailored to suit the safety and well-being of residents. Modern nurse... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Chestnuts
Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend DA13 9AH
5 miles away from centre of Higham
"The Chestnuts has exceeded our expectations in the care for my mother in law. It has been a very emotional time deciding it was the right..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,200 / week30 rooms

The Chestnuts is a family owned and run Care Home and is situated in delightful grounds on the edge of the Kent village of Meopham near Gravesend, a short distance from shops and public transport. They... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Squadron Manor
101 Newhouse Lane, Gravesend DA11 7FF
4.7 miles away from centre of Higham
"Having spent the last 10 years caring for mum at home with her condition gradually deteriorating, we know exactly how demanding mum can be..."Read all 13 reviews

from £1,450 / week75 rooms

Group/Owner Morar Living

Now open, Squadron Manor is a purpose-built care home thoughtfully designed around the people who live here. From the moment residents and visitors step inside, there is a sense of warmth, calm and genuine... Read more

  • Older Person Care
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  • Dementia Residential Care
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  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
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Wombwell Hall Care Home
Wombwell Gardens, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 8BL
5 miles away from centre of Higham
"My mum was only at the care home for two to three weeks from the time I spent there the staff were all amazing with mum dot who is the..."Read all 131 reviews

from £1,200 / week120 rooms

Group/Owner Belmont Healthcare

Positioned at Wombwell Gardens in the town of Northfleet Wombwell Hall is a 120-bed care home offering specialist residential nursing care and palliative care for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Grafton Lodge
40 Goddington Road, Strood, Rochester ME2 3DE
1.8 miles away from centre of Higham
"My wife has dementia that causes her behaviour to be quite challenging at times. The staff at Grafton Lodge are absolutely marvellous in..."Read all 24 reviews

22 rooms

Group/Owner Sathya Care Ltd

Grafton Lodge is a Care Home in Strood, Rochester that provides care to the elderly and those with dementia. Their goal is to provide a homely and happy environment and to promote the highest standards... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Fort Horsted Nursing Home
Primrose Close, Chatham ME4 6HZ
4.5 miles away from centre of Higham
"My mum came to Fort Horsted, and she was only here for a weekend. The care that the staff showed was amazing—good person-centred care,..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,500 / week30 rooms

Group/Owner Crownwood Healthcare Ltd

Fort Horsted opened in 1990. Fort Horsted has been extended in phases since its opening, with the addition and improvement of facilities of a high standard to ensure the care, comfort and convenience... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Amherst Court
Palmerston Road, Chatham ME4 6LU
4.4 miles away from centre of Higham
"Mum has been well looked after in the time she has been there, the staff are very friendly and competent. It has been a bit challenging..."Read all 85 reviews

from £1,200 / week112 rooms

Group/Owner Avante Care & Support

Amherst Court provides a welcoming atmosphere in which residents enjoy activities, go on outings and make friends with other residents and staff. At the heart of the home is the Philosophy of Care, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Copper Beeches Care Home
5 Sylewood Close, Cookham Wood, Borstal, Rochester ME1 3LL
3.9 miles away from centre of Higham
"Finding a care home for the first time is so daunting, my Dad had very specific needs covering dementia + mobility and as a family the..."Read all 41 reviews

from £1,250 / week36 rooms

Group/Owner Belmont Healthcare

Copper Beeches Care Home is located in Borstal - a suburb of Rochester in Kent. People living at Copper Beeches have various care needs, from specialist nursing to general help with everyday tasks... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Pembroke House
11 Oxford Road, Gillingham ME7 4BS
4.8 miles away from centre of Higham
"Mum was moved from hospital into Pembroke House, but sadly passed away two days later. During these two days the care Mum received was..."Read all 39 reviews

55 rooms

Group/Owner The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

Built as an orphanage in the 1920s, Pembroke House was converted into a residential home in 1952, supporting older members of the Royal Navy family. In 2002 and 2012 it was substantially extended and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Rochester Care Home
Robert Bean Care Centre, Pattens Lane, Rochester ME1 2QT
3.9 miles away from centre of Higham
"The manageress of Robert Bean Lodge in Rochester, runs a very good home. There is a calm, pleasant atmosphere, helpful + good natured..."Read all 121 reviews

from £1,100 / week64 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Rochester Care Home has created a relaxed and homely environment for all residents. The building is single-storey and purpose-built with four areas. Each area had 14 bedrooms around a lounge/diner.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Sherwood House
209-211 Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3BU
3.1 miles away from centre of Higham
"Sherwood house is a wonderful care home our dad has been there for 3 years now, it has not been an easy journey as he will never settle in..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,400 / week32 rooms

The Home is well supported by a team of fully trained and compassionate staff, who collectively have many years of experience in the care sector. This is the foundation for providing outstanding quality care. Sherwood... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Victory Care Home
Nelson Terrace, Chatham ME5 7JZ
5 miles away from centre of Higham
"I am so pleased that my mum stayed as resident at Victory House Care. She happy there most of just a bit up and with her dementia. All..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,100 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Victory Care Home provides affordable high-quality residential care for older people with dementia, sensory and physical impairment, including end-of-life and palliative care. CQC has given Victory... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Yew Tree Lodge
Stoke Road, Hoo, Rochester ME3 9BJ
4.9 miles away from centre of Higham
"There are a range of activities undertaken daily that are inclusive. There are visiting animals, trips outside of the care home and..."Read all 20 reviews

from £900 / week26 rooms

Yew Tree Lodge, in Rochester, offers a range of care skills, with the facility being registered as an EMI home, ideal for many specialist and older people's care requirements. The home is well established... Read more

  • Older Person Care
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  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Byron Lodge Nursing Home
105/107 Rock Avenue, Gillingham ME7 5PX
4.5 miles away from centre of Higham
"My sister arrived at Byron Lodge in September 2022, physically unwell and very fearful about her future. We witnessed first-hand how kind..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,500 / week29 rooms

Group/Owner Crownwood Healthcare Ltd

Byron Lodge is a purpose built care home with nursing, opened in 1994. With facilities of the highest standard, and a level of nursing to match, staff can confidently ensure the care, comfort and convenience... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ampersand House
Parsonage Lane, Frindsbury, Rochester ME2 4HP
2.1 miles away from centre of Higham
"My Sister and myself would like to express our gratitude for the care that our Mum has received over the almost 3 and a half years of..."Read all 17 reviews

from £1,575 / week43 rooms

Group/Owner Sovereign Care Ltd

Ampersand House offers high standards in Nursing and Dementia care for the elderly. The home, set in a large Victorian house, has many social areas including a conservatory, a terrace and extensive... Read more

  • Older Person Care
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  • Permanent Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Frindsbury Hall Nursing Home
Frindsbury Hill, Strood, Rochester ME2 4JS
2.1 miles away from centre of Higham
"I visit John on a Monday and Wednesday, but sometimes just once a week not two. John is treated very very well. I usually visit at..."Read all 60 reviews

74 rooms

Group/Owner Akari Care Ltd

Frindsbury Hall Care Home is situated close to the River Medway in Kent, just a few miles from Rochester and Gillingham, and the historic naval docks at Chatham. Three qualities of Frindsbury Hall... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
Chatham Waters Care Home
Gillingham Gate Road, Gillingham ME4 4FT
4.1 miles away from centre of Higham
Opening Aug 2026

from £1,775 / week75 rooms

Chatham Waters believes peoples later lives should be lived with dignity, comfort, and meaningful connection. Every resident is treated with deep respect, with autonomy and individuality always honoured.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
The Hollies
86/90 Darnley Road, Gravesend DA11 0SE
4.5 miles away from centre of Higham

40 rooms

  • Older Person Care
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  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
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Rose House
25-27 Railway Street, Gillingham ME7 1XH
4.4 miles away from centre of Higham

18 rooms

  • Older Person Care
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  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Lizbis Care Home
5 Hillside Avenue, Rochester ME2 3DB
1.9 miles away from centre of Higham

from £1,300 / week19 rooms

  • Older Person Care
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  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Holly Lodge
208 Maidstone Road, Chatham ME4 6HS
4.2 miles away from centre of Higham

from £1,200 / week22 rooms

  • Older Person Care
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  • Dementia Residential Care
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Frequently Asked Questions about Higham Older Person Care Homes

How many older person care homes are there in Higham?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Higham, including 6 Nursing Homes & 24 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Higham have the highest Review Score?

Rochester Care Home, Sherwood House & Barchester Friston House Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Higham.

Which older person care homes in Higham offer Nursing Care?

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Higham?

There are 10 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Higham including Barchester Friston House Care Home, Barchester Winchester House Care Centre & Acorn House.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Higham?

Respite Care is offered by 16 elderly care homes in Higham including Barchester Friston House Care Home, Barchester Winchester House Care Centre & Acorn House.

How many older person care homes listings in Higham have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 11 older person care homes listed with Reviews.