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The building is single-storey and purpose-built with four areas. Each area had 14 bedrooms around a lounge/diner. Residents are welcome to join in activities in any of the areas. There’s plenty of space to sit outside at Rochester – residents have a choice of gardens and courtyards to enjoy.
CQC has given Rochester a rating of ‘Good’ (March 2017).
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Care Provided by Rochester Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Day Care
Facilities
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Meals
- Activities
- Designated care advisor
- Support with funding
- 24-hour care updates via our app
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- And more.
In fact, we have NO HIDDEN FEES and will never ask you to pay more than your agreed weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rochester Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rochester Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Irene Kinslow (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime
Parking
- There is plenty of free parking on site
Rochester Care Home Reviews (121)
Rochester Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rochester Care Home has 121 reviews.
My close friend moved into the care home about two weeks ago. She is settling slowly with the help of the staff who have shown great patience and care. Her room is clean and comfy. The food is ok and overall I find things are excellent.
I visited my friend who had recently moved in. Every member of staff was extremely helpful and very friendly. They all went out of their way to help and make sure we were comfortable. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them. The manager was very friendly and helpful and lovely with my friend.
My nan is very vulnerable and is being cared for so well. The carers have a lot of time and patience taking care of her.
The manager is passionate about her home - she should be proud!
My friend has settled so well and seems very happy.
Staff friendly and helpful. Never any problem visiting. My mother in law is finding the transition easy and is in good spirits. Didn't realise cost but I guess having good care 24 hours, its reasonable value. All staff, as I said, are great and facilities are good. If I was retiring and needed a place, the Robert Bean home would be top of my list.
Since our aunt has been in the care home she has been treated with dignity and compassion by very professional staff. We are very pleased with the home and its facilities.
This is the first time I have been to a home so have nothing to compare it to but I was pleasantly surprised. The staff were very friendly, areas very clean. The home itself seems very warm and welcoming.
The home is welcoming and friendly. Our mum has settled better than we could have imagined. We have peace of mind that mum has the care and support and her needs are fulfilled. This is a lovely home and would recommend this to other people.
Care is very considerate about my father's situation.
She loves all the staff, especially certain members of course, and they're always happy and open with us. Mum is quite "with it" most of the time, so she often helps the other residents, with staff making sure all's OK. Mum has also been baking in the main kitchen and arranged flowers for reception and communal areas.
We can honestly say that Mum has utterly thrived since being here, and feels she has a group friends around. Her vocabulary has improved too.
When visiting my father staff make us welcome. Staff are very friendly, look after residents very well. The staff have a lot on their hands and cope very well. Credit to all the staff at Rochester Care Home.
My mother has settled in very quickly, her mobility and personal demeanour has improved enormously.
Rochester Care Home is a great home. They do a fantastic job looking after my mum, making it as homely as possible.
The management and carers are excellent in their care for all the residents and my wife is very happy here but like sometimes do have their bad days. Then for a lift, the carers and entertainment visitors keep residents occupied.
Mum is finding it very hard to settle in but staff have been very good with her and attending to her care needs. Her room is clean and airy. The staff and manager are very helpful and friendly and always make us feel welcome when we come and visit mum.
Have always found staff very helpful and friendly.
My friend was recently taken into the care home, suffering from Alzheimers. He was quite distressed and disorientated but within a week has settled really well, looking happy, content and much healthier. This is all due to the care and interactive support of the kind staff. The manageress goes out of her way to make it a home from home.
Also helping the relatives and friends adapt to a sometimes upsetting time.
I cannot recommend this care home enough. The staff are kind, caring and patient. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming and my mother is treated with respect and courtesy. The food is excellent with endless supplies of tea, coffee and juice. The rooms are clean and tidy with a keen eye for neatness. All residents are valued and treated with dignity. There is lots of interaction with staff and much humour is heard around the home. My mother is so happy there and her health and wellbeing have improved since receiving the wonderful care from every member of staff.
Visited the home for the first time to see my mother. She was looked very well and seemed very comfortable in her surroundings. She loves the entertainers that perform at the home from time to time. All the staff are caring and I was impressed with everyone I came into contact with. I feel relieved that we were able to find my mother safe accommodation where she would be well cared for. Happy with the care home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 October 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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