The Red House Nursing Home
Nursing home · Canterbury
London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8NB
Run by Red House Nursing Home Limited (The)
- GoodCQC · Sept 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds31
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01227 464171
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 September 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Red House Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-5384051249
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Red House Nursing Home
The Red House Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing, residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care for older people and adults with physical or sensory disabilities. The independent, family-run home occupies a historic building dating from 1878 and offers spacious single en-suite bedrooms, communal facilities and personalised care plans.
Admission includes an assessment of needs, and the home aims to continue supporting residents if their care requirements increase. Families can remain involved, with a four-week trial period available for prospective residents and relatives to assess the arrangement. A four-week trial period gives families time to understand how the home meets the resident’s needs before settling on a longer-term stay.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Canterbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Retirement HomeCanterbury | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Canterbury Adult Support UnitCanterbury | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Roper HouseCanterbury | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| L'Arche Kent Faith HouseCanterbury | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| L'Arche Kent The RainbowCanterbury | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Four-week trial period
- Independent family-run home
- Care can continue as needs increase
Suits: Older adults needing nursing, dementia or end-of-life care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8NB
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Questions families ask
Do they offer a trial period before a permanent move?
Yes. They operate a four-week trial period so the prospective resident and family can assess the choice.
Can they continue caring for someone if their needs increase?
Yes. They aim to continue care when needs increase substantially, from supportive supervision through to end-of-life care.
Can they care for someone with dementia?
They assess the person’s needs before admission and decide whether they can provide suitable care. If dementia develops later, they aim to continue supporting the resident.
Can they provide special diets?
Yes. Their menu features locally sourced produce and caters for special diets.
How much does The Red House Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Red House Nursing Home 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.