Children's care homes in Canterbury

Updated 13 November 2026

Canterbury has 2 children's care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Good. Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place and £1,277 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Canterbury (64)

Canterbury at a glance

2on this list

Official rating

Good2

100% rated Good or Outstanding

How this list is ordered

Homes in Canterbury are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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2 children's care homes in Canterbury

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Canterbury Adult Support Unit

Run by Kent County Council

88 Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 8ED

GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

Residential
4 beds
Children
Elderly care
Learning disabilities

Canterbury Adult Support Unit provides short break stays for up to four adults with learning disabilities and autism. The residential service is intended for a short break from home, support during transitions between services or emergency placements while other arrangements are pending. It is operated by Kent County Council and registered with the Care Quality Commission.

The small capacity makes the unit suitable for people who need a temporary…

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Footprints

Run by Strode Park Foundation For People With Disabilities

Stodmarsh Road, Canterbury, CT3 4AP

GoodCQC · Sept 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

Residential
10 beds
Children
Learning disabilities
Physical disabilities

Footprints focuses on residential care for young people with disabilities, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. It forms part of Strode Park Foundation, whose services include supported living, day opportunities and respite or short breaks for children and adults.

The service is centred on younger residents rather than older-person care, giving families a specialist setting for ongoing support.

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What to look for in children's care homes

Strong safeguarding
Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements.
Links with education
Links with education, health professionals and family or carers.
Age-appropriate routines
Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for moves.

Questions families ask

What should children's care homes offer?

Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.

How many children's care homes are there in Canterbury?

2 children's care homes in Canterbury are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Canterbury?

Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for residential care and £1,277 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,834 and £1,432. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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