Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Care Home in Chatham, Kent
Aquarius Care Home has been providing specialist care services since 1986, operating from a purpose-built facility in Chatham, Kent. Our registered manager brings over 25 years of care management expertise and nursing qualifications to ensure the highest standards of practice. We specialise in dementia nursing care, offering 20 single rooms with modern amenities in a tranquil setting that promotes dignity and comfort.Our team maintains a 5-star food hygiene rating while delivering person-centred care tailored to individual needs. Accredited by Investors in People, we combine clinical excellence with homely environments supported by 24/7 qualified staff. Regular family consultations and comprehensive safety measures including CCTV ensure complete transparency and peace of mind for residents and their loved ones.
Services
Dementia Care
Respite Care
End-of-Life Care
Physiotherapy Services
Hairdressing Salon
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 25+ years' experience in care management with qualified nursing staff
- 5-star food hygiene rating with tailored dietary options
- Investors in People accredited professional development programme
- 24/7 qualified care team with specialist dementia expertise
- Personalised care plans addressing individual physical and emotional needs
Associations and certifications
- Investors in People
- 5-star food and hygiene rating
What people say
Highly impressed
Amazing staff
Peace of mind
Excellent care standards
Warm and approachable
Services
Dementia Care
Specialist dementia nursing care delivered by trained professionals in a secure, stimulating environment. Our person-centred approach addresses cognitive, emotional and physical needs through tailored activities and therapeutic interventions. Residents benefit from consistent staffing and sensory-friendly spaces designed to reduce confusion and promote wellbeing.
Respite Care
Flexible temporary care solutions providing relief for primary caregivers and transitional support for residents. Our facilities accommodate both planned and emergency respite stays with access to full care services and recreational activities. Each stay maintains continuity of care while preserving residents' routines and preferences.
End-of-Life Care
Compassionate end-of-life care focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life. Our multidisciplinary team works with families and healthcare professionals to create individualised care plans addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Bereavement support services extend to families following residents' passing.
Physiotherapy Services
Onsite physiotherapy maintaining mobility and physical function for residents. Treatment programmes address post-operative recovery, chronic conditions and age-related mobility challenges through tailored exercise regimes and therapeutic interventions. Regular assessments ensure ongoing adaptation to residents' changing needs.
Hairdressing Salon
In-house hairdressing services maintaining residents' personal grooming and self-esteem. The salon provides convenient access to hair care and beauty treatments in a relaxed setting, with appointments scheduled to accommodate individual routines and mobility requirements.
Questions
What specialisms does Aquarius Care Home offer?
We specialise in dementia nursing care with dedicated facilities and experienced staff trained in managing cognitive conditions and challenging behaviours.
Are short-term respite stays available?
Yes, we offer flexible respite care options for caregivers needing temporary relief or residents transitioning to permanent care.
How are dietary requirements managed?
Our chefs prepare meals from fresh ingredients with full accommodation for special diets, allergies and personal preferences under nutritional guidance.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain 24/7 staffing with CCTV monitoring communal areas, electronic care records, and regular safeguarding audits to ensure resident safety.
Can families visit during care home stays?
Yes, we encourage regular visits and maintain open communication channels, with visiting arrangements following agreed care plan guidelines.
What recreational activities are provided?
Daily activities include music therapy, reminiscence sessions, seasonal events and gardening, with offsite day centre options available.
