Amherst Court

Amherst Court is a nursing home in Chatham, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 112 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Avante Care & Support, which operates 12 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2011.

At its latest inspection, published October 2020, the CQC rated Amherst Court Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Amherst Court has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Medway with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 65 registered care homes in Medway. The nearest to Amherst Court include Holly Lodge Residential Home, Downers Court and 74 Wilson Avenue. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.