Mental health care homes in Canterbury

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Canterbury has 15 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 11 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. 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

15on this list

Official rating
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated2
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care87% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Canterbury on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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15 mental health care homes in Canterbury

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Adisham House

Run by W McGuinness and J Bishop

Pond Hill, Adisham, Canterbury, CT3 3LH
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Adisham House supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and dementia, alongside people with sensory impairments, physical disabilities and mental health-related needs. Its residential care approach is person-centred and designed to encourage independence within a safe, supportive home.

The home offers activities intended to promote social interaction, physical wellbeing and personal development.

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Kingston House

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

10 The Street, Kingston, Canterbury, CT4 6HZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Kingston House provides residential support for people with dementia, learning disabilities and mental health needs. Its care sits within a wider specialist service that aims to promote independence, confidence and fulfilling daily life for people with complex needs.

Support can include residential care, supported living and transition planning, with teams working alongside families, care managers and other professionals.

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Elizabeth House

Run by Cooper Tarry Partners LLP

68 Island Road, Upstreet, Canterbury, CT3 4DD
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 22 residents in Canterbury, run by Cooper Tarry Partners LLP. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Fiveways

Run by Adelaide Care Limited

Kingsdown Park East, Tankerton, Whitstable, CT5 2DT
GoodCQC · Sept 2024
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Fiveways is linked to Adelaide Care’s specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex personal care needs. Its wider service model combines residential care with domiciliary care, supported living and structured support designed around individual abilities and goals.

Care packages can include personal care, domestic tasks, medication prompting, mobility support and help to take part in social…

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Harbour Care Home

Run by Harbour Homes UK Limited

139 The Broadway, Herne Bay, CT6 8HY
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Harbour Care Home provides 24-hour residential care for adults aged 18 to 65 with complex and enduring mental health needs, including learning disabilities and autism. The service offers intensive support in a residential setting to help people work towards recovery.

Support is person-centred and aimed at helping people fulfil personal goals, develop their potential and engage with the wider community.

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Littlebourne House Residential Care Home

Run by Littlebourne House Limited

2 High Street, Littlebourne, Canterbury, CT3 1UN
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Marine Parade

Run by Choice Support

18 Marine Parade, Whitstable, CT5 2BG
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 7 residents in Whitstable, run by Choice Support. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Roper House

Run by Achieve Together Limited

St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BZ
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 24 residents in Canterbury, run by Achieve Together Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Greenbanks

Run by Greenbanks House Limited

Greenhills, Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6LE
GoodCQC · Aug 2021
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Greenbanks supports adults with learning disabilities in a residential home where care is tailored to individual routines, goals and independence. Residents receive help with personal care, mobility, medication and daily activities, with support available around the clock.

Life-skills facilities connect residents with craft and IT classes, gardening and work at a local garden centre and coffee shop.

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Harrier Lodge

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3FS
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Harrier Lodge provides dementia, residential and nursing care for older people in Whitstable, with respite and end-of-life care also available. Its facilities include a café, garden, activities room and cinema room, giving residents several settings for daily life.

Care support is shaped through an assessment covering mobility, personal care, dietary needs and religious or cultural requirements.

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Harrier Lodge

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3FS
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Harrier Lodge offers residential, dementia, nursing, respite and end-of-life care for older people in Whitstable. The home combines daily care with activities and shared spaces that support both social time and quieter routines.

Facilities include a café, garden and activities room, alongside a cinema room, library and minibus for outings. Families can arrange a viewing and discuss care assessments, funding and fees.

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The Hailey Residential Care Home

Run by All About Care Limited

7-8 The Downs, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, CT6 6AU
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 40 residents in Herne Bay, run by All About Care Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Wimbledon House Residential Care Home

Run by All About Care Limited

58 Selsea Avenue, Herne Bay, CT6 8SD
Requires improvementCQC · Feb 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 34 residents in Herne Bay, run by All About Care Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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The Beeches Residential Home

Run by Mr Carlo David Barzotelli

35 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NF
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 14 residents in Canterbury, run by Mr Carlo David Barzotelli. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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The Meadows

Run by Optima Care Limited

37 Spenser Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5QP
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 10 residents in Herne Bay, run by Optima Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Canterbury?

15 mental health 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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