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Friston House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Rochester, Kent. It is operated by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Friston House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Friston House in March 2022 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.
Friston House is located in Rochester, within the Medway local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 414 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2BQ |
| Phone | 01634 403556 |
| Website | www.barchester.com |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 1 March 2022 |
| Provider | Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited |
Is Friston House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Friston 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/1-125855962
What type of care does Friston House provide?
Friston House provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Friston House?
You can contact Friston House by phone on 01634 403556, or visit them at 414 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2BQ.
What is Friston House's CQC rating?
Friston 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/1-125855962
What are Friston House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Friston House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Rochester?
There are 35 CQC-registered care homes in Rochester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/rochester.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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