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.
- Up to 22 residents
- 20 bedrooms, each with an en-suite wet room
- Residential, dementia and respite care
- 40 Goddington Road, Strood
Why families choose us
Small enough to know
everyone by name.
Small by design
Up to 22 residents, so our team gets to know everyone, and their families, well.
Run by a family
Grafton Lodge is owned by Murali and Darshini, a husband and wife who both work as GPs.
A room of their own
Each of our 20 bedrooms has its own en-suite wet room, and a lift serves both floors.
Days with company
Baking, painting, crafts, music and celebrations, planned with residents.
Our care
Whatever stage you're at,
we can help.
Residential care
Long-term care for older people who need more help with daily life than they can get at home.
About residential care- Washing, dressing and getting about
- Medication and home-cooked meals
- A bedroom with its own en-suite wet room
Dementia care
Person-centred care for people living with dementia, in a home small enough to feel familiar.
About dementia care- Care planned around each person's routines
- Music, baking, arts and crafts
- Secure gardens and familiar local scenes
Respite care
Short stays while a family carer takes a break, after a hospital stay, or as a trial run.
About respite care- Stays from a few days to a few weeks
- The same care as our permanent residents
- A chance to see if Grafton is right
Life at Grafton Lodge
The little moments make it home.
Baking and cookery
Mixing, decorating and, best of all, tasting.
Arts and crafts
Cards, decorations and paper crafts, made together.
Painting
An unhurried afternoon with a brush and some colour.
Celebrations
Birthdays and special days, with flowers and cake.
A familiar scene
The old Strood Post Office, painted on one of our walls.
What families tell us
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.”
Inspection
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. Our current rating is shown here, straight from the CQC, and you can read the full inspection report on its website.
Moving in
How moving in works.
Taking the first step can feel daunting. It needn't be. Here's what happens, from your first call to moving-in day, with no pressure at any point.
Call 01634 722621Get in touch
Call us or request a call back for a no-pressure chat about your situation. Ask us anything about the home, the care or the fees.
Come and look round
See the home, meet the team and ask your questions in person. Call first and we'll arrange a time that suits you.
Getting to know them
Before anyone moves in, we find out about their health, their routines and what matters to them, so we can plan their care and be sure we're the right home.
Moving in
Bring photos, ornaments and favourite things to make the room their own. We take moving day at your pace, and keep in touch as they settle.
Come and look round
The best way to choose a care home is to see it.
Give us a ring and we'll arrange a time for you to come and look round, or email us and we'll get back to you.
