What types of Care is Fort Horsted Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Fort Horsted Nursing Home have?

There are 22 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Fort Horsted Nursing Home to the centre of Chatham?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Fort Horsted Nursing Home, Primrose Close, Chatham, Kent ME4 6HZ

Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Primrose Close, Chatham ME4 6HZ

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Care Provided by Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

Older Person Care
Dementia
Physical Disability

Length of Stay

Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care
For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

Mild Dementia
Moderate Dementia
Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Palliative / End of Life Care
COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Bariatric Care/Obesity

Facilities

Own Furniture if required
Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
Smoking not permitted
Close to Local shops
Near Public Transport
Wheelchair Access
Ground Floor Accommodation only
Gardens
Television point in own room
Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's typically included?

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1300 – £1400

These Fees exclude FNC

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Fort Horsted Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Fort Horsted Nursing Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

Self Funding (Private)
Local Authority with Top Up
Local Authority
NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Fort Horsted Nursing Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Crownwood Healthcare Ltd

Person in Charge

Gillian Burnham (Interim Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Medway Council

Admission Information

Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

Purpose Built: No
Number of floors: 1

Room Information

Single Rooms (22)
Couples/Companion Rooms (4)

Visiting

Fort Horsted welcomes visitors at anytime, however, please call first if visiting after 8pm so the team is aware

Parking

There is a large parking area at the front of the Home itself.

Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My mum lived in the home for a year. She was receiving palliative care and was bedbound. The staff were excellent. My mum, myself and family were all welcomed and cared for in all situations. During her last days my mum was so closely monitored and, as always, kept her dignity. She was clean and extremely

comfortable too. The staff also looked after me and my sister during this difficult time and reassured us that Mum was in no pain or discomfort. We can not thank the staff enough for everything they did for Mum and the family too. Thank you. Thank you.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Firstly please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your lovely Mum.Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, I will ensure that all the staff get to read it. We…read more

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Review from S N (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Staff was caring and professional, nothing too much trouble.
Facilities are accessible and in good repair.
Hairdresser available, for extra expense.
Mum comfortable and happy always praises staff.
Recently been refurbished.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for this positive review, it means so much to us all at Crownwood Health Care and its lovely for the staff at Fort Horsted to receive such praise.I am very please to hear your Mum is…read more

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Review from S W (Sister of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My sister arrived at Fort Horsted after a traumatic and lengthy time in hospital. She has now been in the home for two years. I cannot thank the staff enough for all their kindness and care and for providing a calm and caring environment. Whenever we visit there is always a friendly greeting and welcome,

and my sister is well cared for. Her being in Fort Horsted has taken away the stress and worry for me in knowing she is safe and being looked after.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for this positive review, we all feel so grateful when our hard work and genuine care for our residents are noted. It is so lovely that we have had the last two years getting to…read more

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Review from Jenny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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When I first entered the home, I wasn't particularly happy with the initial look of her room. It has 2 beds in it and was very dated. However, I was reassured that it would be highly unlikely mum would have to share the room. As time went by, I realised that the care mum has been receiving had been

so wonderful and kind it doesn't matter about the decor! (the home is actually in the process of redecoration) All the staff are very friendly and caring, always asking how I am as well as caring for my mum. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and such a positive one is so lovely to read. We always feel it is such a privilege to provide care for someone and to be able to support their…read more

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Review from Tina S (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My father has been at Fort Horsted since the 1st of June 2024. He gets the very best treatment and care. All the staff with no exceptions are caring, and professional and all go the extra mile to look after my 93-year-old father who has Parkinson. The care doesn't stop there it continues to myself and

mother and we are truly thankful in this difficult time.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your lovely review and taking the time to write it, it means so much to us all. We try very hard to create a "family" and we recognise that having a loved one living in a nursing…read more

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Review from G T (Wife of Resident) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

Overall Experience

My husband was at For Horsted Nursing Home for 12 days until he passed away. He was looked after by the staff with compassion and kindness this was also extended to our family, nothing was too much trouble, and the family were offered drinks and refreshments.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We always believe it to be a great privilege to care for someone, whether it be for a short time or a long time, and this extends to their family and friends.…read more

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Review from J L (Friend of Resident) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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I have often visited my friend at this place. She is always clean and is always well cared for. The staff are always polite even though my friend can be very unpleasant. The staff go above and beyond to make things better even if my friend is ungrateful. I think they have a very difficult task but I

want to use this chance to have them acknowledged and thanked.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. We believe it is a great privilege to be able to care for people and understand that some situations may be hard for the person…read more

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Review from Pamela J (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum died 6th April 2023, she was well cared for in her last days of life and kept out of pain. Would recommend this home to anyone, such friendly, helpful staff and kept informed at all times. Chose this home after another closed and Dad was here in 2016, nothing has changed, still very good. Daughter

of deceased mother, rest in peace, thanks.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I will make sure the whole staff team get to read this review. We continue to work hard in moving the service forward whilst…read more

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Review from E P (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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Our nan has been in Fort Horsted Nursing Home for a couple of years now and we couldn't thank the staff enough for the care she receives. We are always welcomed with a smile. Nothing makes us happier than when we walk in to see her sitting in the lounge smiling away and having a laugh with the staff.

It has a very homely feel and the staff work together brilliantly! Our nan is quite a character, to say the least, and they have just accepted her for who she is! Thank you everyone at Fort Hortsted.

Reply from Gillain Burnham, Director of Care Services at Fort Horsted Nursing Home

Thank you for this lovely review. Our staff work really hard to provide a homely, friendly and professional service and we are very proud of what they achieve with their hard work. I will make sure…read more

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Review from Richard (Son of Resident) published on 16 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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Despite it's seclusion and unknown presence I have found this home to be a breath of fresh air. The staff are genuine and when visiting they take the time to ask after me whilst feeding back about how my father is. I have heard them caring for other residents and know they apply their attention to detail

across the board. I feel assured that my father is in the right place and receiving the right level of care.

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Review from Emma T (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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It was a very hard decision to put my dad into a care home, however even on being shown around I felt that this was a place we could call home for him (unlike other care homes). Dads needs are complex and he is bed ridden with dementia and renal failure, but the staff always treat him with dignity,

respect, fondness and genuine care. Dad has been at Fort Horsted now for ten months and as a family we could not have asked for a better place for him to live. The staff are friendly, kind, mindful and supportive. They always seem to make time even if it is to help us get a cup of tea for ourselves. They all seems to be truly genuine and compassionate about the residents. Fort Horsted really do put the care into care home. Thank you with all sincerity, for what you do.