Friston House Care Home
Friston House Care Home in Rochester
Friston House is a modern, purpose-built care home, located near the historic city of Rochester. The home has lovely courtyard gardens and good access to public transport.
It is split into three units and offers services to people who require nursing and personal care, people living with working age dementia and people living with dementia, who are supported in dedicated Memory Lane communities.
There is 24-hour nursing cover and links with local NHS services are extremely good. Care at Friston House is based on careful assessment and care planning, linked to activities on a group and one-to-one basis, which include regular parties, entertainments and outings. Community links are good and a number of volunteers visit the home to help out.
The best way to get to know Friston House is to give us a visit or a call, we're happy to help and advise.
Types of care
At Friston House we are committed to ensuring that all our residents receive the highest quality of person-centred nursing care in a safe environment. Each resident has an individualised care plan, tailored to their individual nursing needs. Here at Friston House we understand that it is important to improve and maintain our residents physical and psychological well-being, and that our care services are delivered in a way that celebrates each persons individuality. Our latest CQC inspection report gave us a rating of 'Good' outcome for 'Caring' and as a team we do care.
Read moreNursing care
Dementia care
Respite / Short stay
Services for under 65
Facilities
- Wi-fi available
- En-suite rooms
- Step-free access
- Hairdressing salon
On-site
- Activity classes
- Activity room
- Day trips
- Exercise classes
Accessibility
- Disabled bathroom
- Disabled WC/facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disability awareness/equality training
Accommodation
- Electric profiling bed
- En-suite toilet
- Furnished rooms and own furniture welcomed
- Nurse call system
Our Team
The dedicated and experienced team are passionate about providing quality care to each individual living at the home.
Sandra Verrell
Hi, my name is Sandra Verrell and I am the General Manager here at Friston House. Welcome to our website!
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Our people
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Find out moreLife at Friston House Care Home
Care, activities, facilities and food are all major focuses at our home. It is important that each of these services are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of residents, which is why we employ a wonderful team of professionals who can deliver support using a warm and person-centred approach.
