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GP surgeries in Rochester
There are 6 NHS GP surgeries in Rochester (Medway), serving around 51,849 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 6 are taking on new patients. Ranked 694th of 726 towns in England.
All 6 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borstal Village Surgery25 Wouldham Road, Rochester, ME1 3JY | 88 | 87% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Court View Surgery2a Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2HA | 13 | 35% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Apex Medical CentreGun Lane, Rochester, ME2 4UW | 10 | 36% | 64% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Marlowe Park Medical CentreWells Road, Rochester, ME2 2PW | 6 | 42% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | City Way Surgery65-67 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2AY | 3 | 24% | 54% | Not Rated | Yes |
| 6 | Thorndike PartnershipHealth Care Centre, Rochester, ME1 2TH | 1 | 35% | 43% | Requires improvement | Yes |
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How Rochester compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 42% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 41% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 60% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 82% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 85% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 62% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Rochester
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Rochester?
Borstal Village Surgery has the highest GPScore in Rochester, 88 out of 100 (grade A). 82% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Rochester are taking on new patients?
6 of the 6 surgeries in Rochester were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Borstal Village Surgery, Court View Surgery, Apex Medical Centre, Marlowe Park Medical Centre, City Way Surgery and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Rochester?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 42% of patients at surgeries in Rochester said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 60% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Rochester rated by inspectors?
4 of the 6 inspected surgeries in Rochester are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.