A small, family-run care home in Strood
Grafton Lodge looks after up to 22 older people in a period house on Goddington Road, Rochester. We offer residential, dementia and respite care. Call us to talk things through, or come and look round.

The home at a glance
- Up to 22 residents, so staff get to know everyone well
- 20 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite wet room
- A period house on two floors, with a lift
- A secure garden and a quiet garden room
Care we provide
Care is planned around each person: their routines, their history and what matters to them. Not sure which kind of care is right? Call us and we'll help you work it out.
- Residential care
- Day-to-day help with washing, dressing, medication and meals, for people who can no longer manage safely at home.
- Dementia care
- Patient, person-centred support for people living with dementia, in a home small enough for staff to know each resident's routines and life story.
- Respite care
- Short stays while a family carer takes a break, or after a spell in hospital while you work out what comes next.
- Physical disability
- Support and accessible rooms for people with physical disabilities, so they can keep as much independence as possible.
- Sight and hearing loss
- Round-the-clock support for people with sensory impairments, so the home feels familiar and safe.
- End of life care
- Comfortable, dignified palliative care in a homely setting, with support for families too.
Life at Grafton Lodge
Days are shaped around the people who live here: painting and crafts, baking, birthdays, visits from family and time in the garden.






What families tell us
“Being here has given me peace of mind, knowing that Mum is receiving the best possible care. The whole team is superb, and I recommend this place to anyone looking for quality care and peace of mind.”
“The carers are very friendly and professional and the home is always very clean and tidy.”
“The staff treat residents with care and compassion and with dignity and respect, always.”
“I cannot express how happy I am with the care offered to my mother. At a time when I could not offer the 24/7 care she needed, the home replaced me.”
“Grafton Lodge is a very clean and homely place, where all staff are caring and friendly. The rooms are warm, cosy and welcoming and the food is tasty.”
Our CQC rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of care in England. It inspects every care home and publishes what it finds. You can read our latest inspection report in full on the CQC website.
Come and look round
The best way to choose a care home is to see it for yourself. Give us a ring and we'll arrange a time that suits you.
- Phone
- 01634 722621
- Address
- 40 Goddington Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent ME2 3DEGet directions

Arrange a visit
Call us and we'll find a time for you to come and look round, or email us and we'll get back to you.
