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Forge House
2 Podkin Wood, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LY — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Forge House was rated
Rating published 10/12/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01634 566552Care home's own number
- Forge House Care LtdOperator
- 14th January 2011Registered since
- Forge House Care LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Forge House
Forge House is a Care Home in Chatham, Kent, offering Residential, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Eating Disorders care.
Forge House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Forge House Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 03650681). It is the only care home Forge House Care Ltd has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health conditions, people with learning disabilities or autism, people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse and people with eating disorders.
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Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Forge House been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Forge House "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2019.
What types of care does Forge House provide?
Forge House provides Residential, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Eating Disorders care.
How many beds does Forge House have?
Forge House is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Forge House?
Forge House is run by Forge House Care Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 03650681).
When was Forge House registered with CQC?
Forge House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Forge House Care Ltd, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Forge House care for?
CQC registers Forge House to care for older people, younger adults, people with mental health conditions, people with learning disabilities or autism, people recovering from drug or alcohol misuse and people with eating disorders.
Does Forge House provide nursing care?
No. Forge House is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Forge House?
Forge House is in the Kent council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Forge House?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Chatham, 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.