The Old Farm House Residential Home
Residential care home · Canterbury
48 Hollow Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3SA
Run by Old Farm House Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2018
- 7.4Our score
- Beds31
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01227 453685
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 December 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Old Farm House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-4346492419
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Old Farm House Residential Home
The Old Farm House Residential Home provides residential and dementia care for older people, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment. It is part of RCB Healthcare, whose care pathways also include nursing, respite, palliative and end-of-life care.
Residents have access to daily activities, communal spaces, home-cooked food and choices at mealtimes, with special diets supported through liaison with hospital dietetics teams. Families can visit at reasonable times, and visitor parking is available, although space may be limited. daily activities available for all residents is a practical feature for people seeking a home with structured opportunities for social engagement.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Canterbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Arche Kent The RainbowCanterbury | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lark View Care HomeCanterbury | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| The Beeches Residential HomeCanterbury | 0.9 miles | |||
| The Red House Nursing HomeCanterbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willow Tree LodgeCanterbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Daily activities team
- Home-cooked meal choices
- Visitor parking available
Ask about
- Visitor parking is available but may be limited
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
48 Hollow Lane, Canterbury, CT1 3SA
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Questions families ask
Can residents see a dentist or chiropodist at the home?
Yes. Dentists, opticians and chiropodists visit the homes on request, so residents can arrange these services without leaving the home.
Does the home provide daily activities for residents?
Yes. The homes provide plenty of daily activities for residents, supported by a designated activities team.
Can residents choose what they eat and request special diets?
Yes. Residents choose from daily dishes and can discuss preferences with the chef. Special diets are catered for in liaison with the local hospital's dietetics department.
Is Wi-Fi included in residents' rooms?
Yes. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at no additional cost.
How much does The Old Farm House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Old Farm House Residential 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.