Chestfield House
Nursing home · Whitstable
The Ridge Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3JT
Run by Uniquehelp Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2023
- 6.8Our score
- Beds31
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01227 792281
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 January 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Chestfield House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-134067964
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Chestfield House
Chestfield House combines nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for older people and adults with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its care home with nursing registration supports residents whose needs may change, including people requiring specialist dementia care or a short stay while family carers are unavailable.
Day care provides structured support, leisure activities and social time while carers take a break. Furnished rooms can be personalised with residents’ own furniture, while menus are prepared around preferences, dietary restrictions and medical conditions. Managers discuss care needs, tours, admission and funding with families. Day care with leisure and social programmes adds flexibility for people who do not need a permanent placement.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Whitstable
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Rest HomeWhitstable | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| FivewaysWhitstable | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marine ParadeWhitstable | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tralee Rest HomeWhitstable | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitstable Nursing HomeWhitstable | 1.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
Also run by Uniquehelp Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Nursing HomeWhitstable | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Haydon-MayerHerne Bay | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Harbledown LodgeCanterbury | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Day care with leisure and social programmes
- Person-centred resident-led environment
- Rooms can be personalised with own furniture
Suits: Families seeking dementia, nursing or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
The Ridge Way, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5 3JT
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Questions families ask
Can they accommodate religious or spiritual requirements?
Yes. Prospective residents can discuss their religious and spiritual needs with the relevant manager during onboarding.
Are the rooms furnished, and can residents bring their own furniture?
Yes. Rooms are furnished, and residents can personalise them with their own furniture by discussing the request with the home manager.
Can the care home provide meals for dietary restrictions?
Yes. Menus are prepared fresh each day around residents’ preferences and account for dietary restrictions and relevant medical conditions.
Can residents receive Local Authority or NHS funding?
Possibly. Residents may qualify for Local Authority Funding or NHS Funding depending on their circumstances, which managers can discuss with families.
How much does Chestfield House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Chestfield House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,277 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.