25 Beacon Close
Gillingham, ME8 · 0.4 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialThe Avenues Trust
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
Platters Farm Lodge
Highfield Road, Gillingham, ME8 0EQ
Residential care home · 43 beds · Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,450
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2025
- Beds
- 43
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in Medway
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A 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.
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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 Platters Farm Lodge
Platters Farm Lodge is a residential care home in Gillingham, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 43 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2013.
At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Platters Farm Lodge 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.
Platters Farm Lodge 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 Platters Farm Lodge include 25 Beacon Close, 351 Maidstone Road and 36a Birling Avenue. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- April 2013
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2025)
- Council area
- Medway
- Town
- Gillingham
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and well-organised care, with activities and dining experience still needing attention.
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
Platters Farm Lodge 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 Platters Farm Lodge
How much does Platters Farm Lodge cost?
Platters Farm Lodge 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 Platters Farm Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Platters Farm Lodge Good in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Platters Farm Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Platters Farm Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Platters Farm Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Platters Farm Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Platters Farm Lodge have?
Platters Farm Lodge is registered for up to 43 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
351 Maidstone Road
Gillingham, ME8 · 0.6 km · 5 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialVoyage
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
36a Birling Avenue
Gillingham, ME8 · 0.8 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMedway Council
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
See all 5 care homes run by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities