About Grafton Lodge
A small home, run by a family
A care home in Strood, Rochester, for up to 22 older people, some of whom live with dementia. Our aim is simple: a homely, happy place where everyone is cared for as a person.
Our story
Owned by two GPs who know later life
Grafton Lodge is owned by Murali and Darshini, a husband and wife who are both part-time GPs with experience of working in elderly care. They understand the physical, psychological and social needs of older people, and want every resident to have individual, person-centred care and a good quality of life.
Their company is called Sathya Care. ‘Sathya’ is the Sanskrit word for truth: being honest and open in what you think, say and do. It's the value we try to bring to everything at Grafton Lodge.
22
Residents at most
A smaller home by design, so every resident is known by name.
2
Floors, with a lift
A period house on two floors, with a lift between them.
24/7
Care, day and night
Our care team is here around the clock, every day of the year.
What we believe in
Guests in our residents' home
Dignity and respect
Everyone here is treated with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect, and their rights and choices come first.
Health and wellbeing
Knowing how someone has lived their life helps us plan days and activities that still mean something to them.
Keeping in touch
Family, friends and community matter to everyone, so visitors are made to feel welcome whenever they come.
A home from home
Grafton Lodge is our residents' home. Staff have a job to do, but we never forget that we're guests in their home.
Our team
The people who make it home
Our registered manager, Christina Munn, leads the care team day to day, alongside our cooks and housekeepers. Dr Darshini Ratnasingham is responsible for the service with the Care Quality Commission.
Our carers plan care around each resident's preferences and work closely with GPs, district nurses and other professionals. We're always working to improve, and we're open about it: our latest CQC report is linked at the bottom of every page.
The house
A period house on Goddington Road
Grafton Lodge is a large Edwardian house on a quiet residential street in Strood, near the town centre, the River Medway and Rochester Castle and Cathedral, with plenty of room for residents to relax, socialise and spend time with family.
- A period house on two floors, with a lift
- 20 bedrooms: 18 single, 2 for couples
- Communal lounges and a dining room on the ground floor
- A garden room and secure gardens
- Wi-Fi throughout the house
- A call button in every bedroom
- Relaxing baths, with music and candles
What families tell us
What families tell us
- 5.0on Google, from 31 reviews
- 9.5out of 10 on carehome.co.uk, from 24 reviews
- 5food hygiene rating (Very good), November 2025
Ratings as published by each site, checked October 2026.
“A lovely care home. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The manager is very approachable. … I cannot recommend this home highly enough”
Questions
Answers to the questions families ask most
Can't see your question? Call us on 01634 722621 and we'll talk it through.
What care do you offer?
Residential care, dementia care and short respite stays. We also support people with physical disabilities and sight or hearing loss, and care for residents towards the end of their lives, with district nurses' support. Whatever the care, it's planned around the person.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes, and we'd encourage it. Call us and we'll arrange a time for you to look round, meet the team and ask your questions.
Do you provide nursing care?
No. We're a residential care home, not a nursing home, so we can't look after people with complex medical needs. Our care team is here day and night, and GPs and district nurses visit when residents need them.
How are meals handled?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are home-cooked and served in our dining room, or in residents' rooms if they prefer. Our cooks cater for special diets, whether for health, medical or religious reasons.
Can residents personalise their rooms?
Yes. Residents are welcome to bring family photos, treasured ornaments and favourite furniture, as long as it fits and is safe in the room.
Who inspects Grafton Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of care in England. Our current rating is shown at the bottom of every page, and the full report is on the CQC website.
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.
