Friston House

Friston House is a nursing home in Rochester, in the Medway council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 81 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published September 2018, the CQC rated Friston House 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.

Friston House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Medway with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential 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 Friston House include St Williams, Rochester Care Home and 74 Wilson Avenue. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.