Jersey Road
Rochester, ME2 · 0.7 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCLBD
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
52a River Drive
52a River Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3JR
Residential care home · 6 beds · The Kent Autistic Trust
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,450
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2025
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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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 52a River Drive
52a River Drive is a residential care home in Rochester, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by The Kent Autistic Trust, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2025, the CQC rated 52a River Drive 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.
52a River Drive 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 52a River Drive include Jersey Road, Castle View House and 11a Curlew Crescent, 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
Registration
- Provider
- The Kent Autistic Trust
- Registered name
- The Kent Autistic Trust - 52a River Drive
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2025)
- Council area
- Medway
- Town
- Rochester
The CQC inspection, explained
The Kent Autistic Trust - 52a River Drive was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good infection prevention and control arrangements.
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
52a River Drive 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 52a River Drive
How much does 52a River Drive cost?
52a River Drive 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 52a River Drive?
The Care Quality Commission rated 52a River Drive Good in March 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does 52a River Drive provide nursing care?
No. 52a River Drive is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does 52a River Drive offer dementia care?
52a River Drive 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 52a River Drive have?
52a River Drive is registered for up to 6 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
Castle View House
Rochester, ME2 · 0.7 km · 8 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
11a Curlew Crescent
Strood, ME2 · 1.1 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialThe Kent Autistic Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week