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Forge House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Chatham, Kent. It is operated by Forge House Care Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health, older adults (65+), substance misuse. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Forge House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Forge House in December 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Forge House is located in Chatham, within the Kent local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 2 Podkin Wood, Walderslade, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LY |
| Phone | 01634 566552 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 10 December 2019 |
| Provider | Forge House Care Ltd |
Is Forge House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Forge House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-123004338
What type of care does Forge House provide?
Forge House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Forge House?
You can contact Forge House by phone on 01634 566552, or visit them at 2 Podkin Wood, Walderslade, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LY.
What is Forge House's CQC rating?
Forge House has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-123004338
What are Forge House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Forge House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Chatham?
There are 35 CQC-registered care homes in Chatham. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/chatham.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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