Welcome House - Gillingham Homes
Gillingham, ME7 · 0.2 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialToqeer Aslam
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd
105-107 Rock Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 5PX
Nursing home · 29 beds · Byron Lodge Care Home
- Weekly fee
- £1,520
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2024
- Beds
- 29
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd's reported fee
£1,520a week
About £79,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,040 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £176 a week less, £9,152 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,685 a week less than two places.
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91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Medway
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd is a nursing home in Gillingham, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Byron Lodge Care Home. The home has been registered since December 2016.
At its latest inspection, published September 2024, the CQC rated Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd 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.
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd has told us it charges £1,520 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £79,040 a year. It is about 5% above the typical residential fee in Medway of £1,450 a week.
There are 65 registered care homes in Medway. The nearest to Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd include Welcome House - Gillingham Homes, Charing House and Park View Care Home, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- December 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2024)
- Council area
- Medway
- Town
- Gillingham
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found risks, medicines, infection control, records and personalised care were not managed reliably.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,520 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our weekly fee is £1,520 plus the Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution.” | Reported by the home “Our weekly fee is £1,520 plus the Funded Nursing Care (FNC) contribution.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Medway, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd
How much does Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd cost?
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd charges £1,520 a week for nursing care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd?
The Care Quality Commission rated Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd Good in September 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd provide nursing care?
Yes. Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd offer dementia care?
Yes. Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd have?
Byron Lodge Care Home Ltd is registered for up to 29 residents.
Care at home
91 live-in carers within about an hour of Medway
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,250 a week. 78 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Iuliana S.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 3 minutes from Medway
Irene N.
2 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Medway. Can care for a couple
Mihaela-Marinela M.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 4 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Medway. Can care for a couple
Mercy G.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 12 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Medway. Can care for a couple
“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
See live-in carers near MedwayProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Medway
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Charing House
Gillingham, ME7 · 0.5 km · 88 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Care home fees
£1,450 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Park View Care Home
Gillingham, ME7 · 0.5 km · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week