There are 4 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in Medway, covering Rochester, Gillingham. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 4 registered extra care services in Medway (South East).
- 1 of 1 rated by CQC is Good or Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 4.
- Largest operators: London Care Limited (2), Everycare (Medway & Swale) Ltd, Bluetop Care Ltd..
- Medway council paid £21.92 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in Medway
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everycare (Medway/Swale) Limited | Rochester | Everycare (Medway & Swale) Ltd | Good |
| Bluetop Care Ltd | Rochester | Bluetop Care Ltd. | Not yet rated |
| London Care – Montgomery Court | Rochester | London Care Limited | Not yet rated |
| London Care- Prospect Place | Gillingham | London Care Limited | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask Medway council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in Medway.
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