Chaucer House
Nursing home · Canterbury
82 St. Martins Hill, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1PS
Run by Avante Care and Support Limited
- InadequateCQC · Jun 2026
- 2.0Our score
- Beds60
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01227 671985
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeInadequate
- EffectiveInadequate
- CaringInadequate
- ResponsiveInadequate
- Well-ledInadequate
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Chaucer House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Inadequate
- Register number
- 1-8400894768
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Chaucer House
Chaucer House provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Canterbury for older people whose needs range from daily support to nursing care. It is a not-for-profit care home within Avante Care and Support, with tailored care plans for individual requirements.
Families can explore fees, funding and the practicalities of moving into care, while the wider service includes specialist dementia care and respite stays. Nursing support is available within the registered home. Care planning considers personal needs, wellbeing and changing circumstances, giving relatives a clear framework for discussing the right level of support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Canterbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree LodgeCanterbury | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Beeches Residential HomeCanterbury | 0.7 miles | |||
| Highland HouseCanterbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Roper HouseCanterbury | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| L'Arche Kent The RainbowCanterbury | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Avante Care and Support Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge HavenCanterbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wain HouseWestgate-on-sea | |||
| Court RegisSittingbourne | Good | 8.0 | |
| Amherst CourtChatham | Good | 8.4 | |
| Pilgrims ViewSnodland | Good | 8.0 | |
| Barnes LodgeTonbridge | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| ParkviewBexleyheath | Good | 8.0 | |
| Northbourne CourtSidcup | Good | 8.0 | |
| Riverdale CourtWelling | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| WeybourneLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Puddingstone GrangeLondon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Not-for-profit care home
- Residential, nursing and respite care
- Tailored person-centred care plans
Suits: Older people needing residential, nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
82 St. Martins Hill, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, CT1 1PS
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Questions families ask
How much is a premier en-suite room at Chaucer House?
A premier en-suite room starts at £1,558 per week.
How much does a Chaucer House room cost including FNC?
A published weekly rate including FNC is from £2,148.