There are 6 CQC-registered nursing homes in Rochester (including Wouldham and Frindsbury Extra) listed on Docorix. 6 currently hold a CQC rating: 3 rated Good or Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 390 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Copper Beeches Independent CQC: Good 01634624540
- Friston House Independent CQC: Good 01634403556
- Winchester House Independent CQC: Good 01634685001
- Ampersand Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01634561014
- Frindsbury Hall Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01634715337
- Valley View Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01634409699
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 3 nursing homes in Rochester by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Copper Beeches
Good
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Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published August 2026.
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Winchester House
Good
ME1
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published August 2021.
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Friston House
Good
ME1
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published September 2018.
Choosing nursing homes in Rochester
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Rochester?
Docorix lists 6 CQC-registered nursing homes in Rochester, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Rochester are rated Good?
3 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Copper Beeches, Friston House and Winchester House.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
