Star Care Lodge
Gillingham, ME7 · 0.2 km · 13 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialStar Nursing & Care Services
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
Pembroke House
11 Oxford Road, Gillingham, ME7 4BS
Nursing home · 55 beds · The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
- Weekly fee
- from £1,350
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- September 2021
- Beds
- 55
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Pembroke House's stated fee
£1,350a week
About £70,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,700 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
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,345 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 Pembroke House
Pembroke House is a nursing home in Gillingham, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 55 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published September 2021, the CQC rated Pembroke 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.
Pembroke House charges from £1,350 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £70,200 a year. It is about 7% below the typical residential fee in Medway of £1,450 a week.
There are 65 registered care homes in Medway. The nearest to Pembroke House include Star Care Lodge, The Shrubbery and Charing House, 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
Registration
- Provider
- The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (September 2021)
- Council area
- Medway
- Town
- Gillingham
The CQC inspection, explained
Pembroke House was rated Good; inspectors found caring, safe care, with some records and call-bell problems.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,350 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Typical fees for residential care start from £1,350 per week for new residents” View on Pembroke House’s website | From the home's website “Typical fees for residential care start from £1,350 per week for new residents” View on Pembroke House’s website |
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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Pembroke House
How much does Pembroke House cost?
Pembroke House charges from £1,350 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Pembroke House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Pembroke House Good in September 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Pembroke House provide nursing care?
Yes. Pembroke House 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 Pembroke House offer dementia care?
Yes. Pembroke House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Pembroke House have?
Pembroke House is registered for up to 55 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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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Gillingham
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
The Shrubbery
Gillingham, ME7 · 0.3 km · 28 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Charing House
Gillingham, ME7 · 0.3 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
See all 2 care homes run by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust