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Darland House
29 Darland Avenue, Gillingham, ME7 3AL — Nursing Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Darland House was rated
Rating published 20/06/2018. Read the full inspection report.
- 40 bedsRegistered capacity
- MedwayCouncil for care funding
- 01634 852323Care home's own number
- Medway Community Healthcare C.I.COperator
- 22nd June 2011Registered since
- Medway Community Healthcare C.I.CRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Darland House
Darland House is a Nursing Home in Gillingham, offering Nursing and Dementia care.
Darland House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in June 2011. It is run by Medway Community Healthcare C.I.C, a company registered at Companies House (number 07275637). It is the only care home Medway Community Healthcare C.I.C has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people and people living with dementia. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Darland House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Darland House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published June 2018.
What types of care does Darland House provide?
Darland House provides Nursing and Dementia care.
How many beds does Darland House have?
Darland House is registered for 40 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Darland House?
Darland House is run by Medway Community Healthcare C.I.C, a company registered at Companies House (number 07275637).
When was Darland House registered with CQC?
Darland House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since June 2011. Its provider, Medway Community Healthcare C.I.C, has held CQC registration since March 2011.
Who does Darland House care for?
CQC registers Darland House to care for older people and people living with dementia.
Does Darland House provide nursing care?
Yes. Darland House is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers Darland House?
Darland House is in the Medway council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Darland House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Gillingham, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.