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Frindsbury House

42 Hollywood Lane, Wainscott, Rochester, ME3 8AL

Residential care home · 23 beds · The Mortimer Society

Street view · 2022
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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,450
CQC rating
Good
March 2019
Beds
23
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Medway
£1,450a week

About £75,400 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Medway, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £400 a week less, £20,800 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Rochester
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 Frindsbury House

Frindsbury House is a residential care home in Rochester, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 23 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by The Mortimer Society, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2019, the CQC rated Frindsbury 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.

Frindsbury House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Medway with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,520 for nursing 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 Frindsbury House include 2a Higham Road, Frindsbury Hall Care Home and Ampersand, 1 of which has 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

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2019)
Council area
Medway
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Frindsbury House was rated Good; inspectors found improved, safe and person-centred care, but there was no registered manager in post at the visit.

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

Frindsbury House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Medway typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,520 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Frindsbury House

How much does Frindsbury House cost?

Frindsbury House has not published its fees. Care homes in Medway typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,520 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Frindsbury House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Frindsbury House Good in March 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Frindsbury House provide nursing care?

No. Frindsbury House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Frindsbury House offer dementia care?

Frindsbury House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Medway listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Frindsbury House have?

Frindsbury House is registered for up to 23 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.

“Usha rapidly became 'one of the family' and is sorely missed.”
Claire T., about Usha V.
“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Anthea D., about Theresa L.
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.

2a Higham Road, Rochester

2a Higham Road

Rochester, ME3 · 0.4 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Rochester

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

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
Frindsbury Hall Care Home, Rochester

Frindsbury Hall Care Home

Rochester, ME2 · 0.7 km · 74 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaAkari Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Ampersand, Rochester

Ampersand

Rochester, ME2 · 1.0 km · 43 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaSovereign Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 2 care homes run by The Mortimer Society