Elderly Care Homes in Canterbury

52 care homes offering elderly care in Canterbury, Kent

Official CQC data snapshot: July 2026. Confirm current support, fees and vacancies directly with each home.

Elderly Care Homes snapshot for Canterbury

A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.

registered homes
52

in this directory snapshot

Good or Outstanding
61%

30 of 49 homes with an overall rating

offer nursing care
15

including homes offering both residential and nursing care

median registered beds
31

based on 52 homes with capacity data

What elderly care support can include

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

What to check before choosing

  • Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines
  • Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests
  • How the home involves residents and families in care decisions

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Elderly Care Homes in Canterbury

3152 of 52

The Meadows

37 Spenser Road, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Care Home with Nursing10 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesMental Health+1 more
Not Rated

The Beeches Residential Home

35 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home14 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesMental Health+1 more
Not Rated

Elizabeth House

68 Island Road, Upstreet, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home22 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
Good

Broomfield Lodge

1 Hunters Forstal Road, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home24 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Good

Bradbury Grange

74 Canterbury Road, Whitstable

Canterbury

Residential Care Home50 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Requires Improvement

Herne Bay Manor

Herne Bay Manor, Canterbury Road, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Care Home with Nursing67 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
Not Rated

Willow Tree Lodge

126-128 Old Dover Road, Canterbury

Canterbury

Care Home with Nursing34 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Good

St Brelades

5-6 Beacon Hill, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home37 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Requires Improvement

The Cumberland

9-11 Beltinge Road, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home29 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Good

Littlebourne House Residential Care Home

2 High Street, Littlebourne, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home65 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
Good

The Old Farm House Residential Home

48 Hollow Lane, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home31 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
Good

The Red House Nursing Home

London Road, Canterbury

Canterbury

Care Home with Nursing31 beds
Elderly CarePhysical DisabilitiesSensory Impairment
Good

Tarrys Residential Home

86-88 Grand Drive, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home19 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareLearning Disabilities
Good

Harrier Lodge

Thanet Way, Whitstable

Canterbury

Care Home with Nursing65 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareMental Health+2 more
Inadequate

St Peter's Care Home

15 St Georges Terrace, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home48 beds
Elderly CareYounger Adults
Good

The Laleham

117-121, Central Parade, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home60 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Requires Improvement

Tralee Rest Home

38-40, Tankerton Road, Whitstable

Canterbury

Residential Care Home36 beds
Dementia CareElderly Care
Good

Chaucer House

82 St. Martins Hill, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury

Canterbury

Care Home with Nursing60 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+2 more
Inadequate

Newlands

4 Church Lane, Westbere, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home19 beds
Elderly CareLearning DisabilitiesYounger Adults
Requires Improvement

Herne Place Care Home

2 Parkland Road, Herne Bay

Canterbury

Residential Care Home66 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Requires Improvement

Hamilton's Residential Home

26 Island Road, Upstreet, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home17 beds
Dementia CareElderly CareYounger Adults
Good

Highland House

Littlebourne Road, Canterbury

Canterbury

Residential Care Home30 beds
Dementia CareElderly CarePhysical Disabilities+1 more
Good

Choosing Elderly Care in Canterbury

When selecting a care home offering elderly care, consider the CQC rating, the home's experience with specific needs, staffing arrangements, and location. We recommend visiting the home in person and reading the full CQC inspection report before making a decision. The homes listed here are present in the CQC data snapshot; inclusion is not a recommendation or guarantee of availability.