Littlebourne House Residential Care Home
Residential care home · Canterbury
2 High Street, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UN
Run by Littlebourne House Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds65
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01227 721527
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 September 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Littlebourne House Residential Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-4147848739
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Littlebourne House Residential Care Home
Littlebourne House Residential Care Home provides permanent residential care and respite care for older people, with particular experience in dementia care. The family-run home occupies an 18th-century manor house in village surroundings, with communal space, gardens and purpose-built passenger lifts.
Residents can follow a varied weekly programme organised by an activities team, including gardening, cooking and outings. Activities are planned around residents’ needs and interests, while family and friends are invited to join celebrations and events. The home also offers flexibility around routines.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Canterbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Care HomeCanterbury | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| FootprintsCanterbury | 1.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Oakfield HouseCanterbury | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highland HouseCanterbury | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Adisham HouseCanterbury | 2.2 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 18th-century manor house setting
- Purpose-built passenger lifts
- Family-inclusive events
Suits: Older people seeking dementia-aware residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2 High Street, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UN
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Questions families ask
Who is Littlebourne House for?
They specialise in residential care for older people and people living with dementia.
Does the home offer respite care as well as permanent care?
Yes. Most residents live there permanently, and they also offer respite care.
Does the home have self-contained apartments?
Yes. They have four self-contained apartments, each with an en-suite bedroom, kitchen and lounge diner.
How are activities planned for residents?
Their activities team creates activities around residents’ needs and interests, with group activities helping to build a community.
How much does Littlebourne House Residential Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Littlebourne House Residential Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.