Friston House

Address: 414 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2BQ

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Telephone: 01634403556

Fax: 01634400646

Information on quality ratings
CQC stopped running a programme of inspections to award or review quality ratings ('star ratings') on 30 June 2010.

Final rating awarded on 03/03/2008 :   Excellent

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Provider website: www.barchester.com

Brief description

Friston House Care Centre is a modern purpose built establishment situated within a residential area approximately 3 km from Rochester. The home is within easy reach of the M2 and M20 motorways. It is located near to a main bus route and there are railway stations in Rochester and Chatham.

The home is an 81-bedded unit providing care and nursing to older people. In addition the centre is registered to provide services for up to 21 older people who have Dementia within a dedicated unit. Accommodation for residents is arranged over two floors with the addition of a separate single storey annexe.

Access to the first floor is by passenger lift. The home has a central courtyard and several patio areas for service users and visitors use. Lawns surround the main building and visitor parking is available to the front of the premises.

 
The home employs registered nurses and care staff working a roster, which provides 24-hour cover. Ancillary staff for administration, catering, maintenance and housekeeping duties are also employed. The home has two dedicated activities staff.

A hairdresser and chiropodist visit the home on a regular basis. There is an additional charge for these services.
 
Current fees range from £945 to £1012 according to assessed personal need.

This brief description is an overview of the service and may have been updated since the latest inspection report was published.

Latest inspection report

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Service details

Type of establishment: Care Home

Type of service(s): Care home with nursing

Total capacity: 81 places

Type(s) of care (with number of places): dementia (81 places)
old age, not falling within any other category

Ownership/management details

Provider type: Private

Registration date: 1/2/2007

Provider(s): Barchester Healthcare Homes Ltd

Other Details

Care Quality Commission helpline: 03000 616161

enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Council: Medway Towns