Forge House

Forge House is a residential care home in Chatham, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Forge House Care. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published December 2019, the CQC rated Forge House 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.

Forge House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Forge House include 146 Lower Robin Hood Lane, Insight Walderslade and 492 Maidstone Road. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.