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Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in Canterbury Area

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Avg. Review Score 9.6 Total 834 Reviews

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Lark View Care Home

Cockering Road, Thanington, Canterbury CT1 3UR 

9.8 13 reviews
"What a beautiful and lovely envrionment! All the staff are so friendly, helpful and cheerful. We spent a whole afternoon in Lark View…"   Read all 13 reviews

Lark View is a brand-new, purpose-built care home which opened in Summer 2023. Offering the very best facilities combined with a dedicated team of professionals, they pride themselves in providing the very best in person-centred care where residents… Read more about Lark View Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 64 Rooms
  • from £1,500 / week
Chestfield House

Ridgeway, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5 3JT 

9.8 113 reviews
"The staff and manager were extremely kind and supportive to my aunt. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home.…"   Read all 113 reviews

Dating back to 1751, the home is a Tudor Style building located in the village of Chestfield. The town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and the cathedral city of Canterbury are within reach. In addition there are local shops, public houses and restaurants… Read more about Chestfield House

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • 31 Rooms
  • from £1,600 / week
Barchester Herne Place Care Home

2 Parkland Road, Herne Bay CT6 5DN 

9.6 58 reviews
"The staff are all very caring and compassionate. My questions are always answered to my satisfaction. I feel that my father is in good…"   Read all 58 reviews

Herne Place has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to the elderly, including those individuals living with dementia. The home offers an extremely high level of 24-hour residential care, alongside bespoke dementia care… Read more about Barchester Herne Place Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 66 Rooms
  • from £1,749 / week
Bradbury Grange

74 Canterbury Road, Whitstable CT5 4HE 

9.6 57 reviews
"The home feels like a home. It is very clean and freshly decorated. It feels safe and warm. The staff do a great job and they care for the…"   Read all 57 reviews
Group/Owner MHA

Bradbury Grange offers tailored residential and residential dementia care for 50 residents in a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. The home offer a homely, family atmosphere with comfortably furnished bedrooms and en suite wet rooms. With… Read more about Bradbury Grange

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 50 Rooms
  • from £1,432 / week
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home

Old London Road, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 9AP 

9.6 93 reviews
"I am very happy with the care my mother receives at Harbledown Lodge, and she is very happy. She tells me that all of the staff are lovely…"   Read all 93 reviews

Set in extensive grounds of 50 acres which include attractive gardens and mature woodland the building is an elegant Georgian House believed to be circa 1825. Harbledown Lodge with a team of experienced Registered Nurses offering 24hr cover can deliver… Read more about Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 56 Rooms
  • from £1,600 / week
Haydon-Mayer Care Home

54 Albany Drive, Herne Bay CT6 8PX 

9.5 75 reviews
"My father in law felt safe, comfortable and was well looked after by all of the staff. The family were always kept fully informed…"   Read all 75 reviews

Haydon-Mayer is situated in the coastal town of Herne Bay and the two storey building stands in a quite residential street. Its location affords easy access to local shops. Service users can enjoy observing the everyday street activity from the spacious… Read more about Haydon-Mayer Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • 32 Rooms
  • from £1,500 / week
Harrier Lodge

Thanet Way, Whitstable CT5 3FS 

9.5 81 reviews
"My parents stayed at Harrier Lodge for respite care. Prior to their stay, staff were informative, professional and very heloful, reassuring…"   Read all 81 reviews
Group/Owner Care UK

Harrier Lodge provides expert residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. Known as a ‘home for life’, the team can support you, even if needs change. Residents receive personalised care that reflects their needs, interests and life history. Loved… Read more about Harrier Lodge

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • 65 Rooms
  • from £1,806 / week
Bluebells Care Home

3 Joy Lane, Whitstable CT5 4LS 

9.5 45 reviews
"My lovely wife went into Bluebells Care Home in October 2025, her Alzheimers was starting to take a big part of her life away. I was…"   Read all 45 reviews

Bluebells Care Home is furnished to a high standard offering a comfortable and homely environment with single rooms, most having en-suite facilities. The Home has a happy and welcoming atmosphere and is staffed by a dedicated, experienced and well… Read more about Bluebells Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • 30 Rooms
Highland House Care Home

Littlebourne Road, Canterbury CT3 4AE 

9.5 36 reviews
"I'm very happy with the care my Mother receives at the home especially when she has been ill with a chest infection and was nursed back to…"   Read all 36 reviews

A small, independent home owned and run by the same managers for over 10 years and set in over an acre of grounds, Highland House is passionate about its service. Visitors most often describe the home as 'light and airy' and Staff and Residents 'cheerful'.… Read more about Highland House Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 30 Rooms
Broomfield Lodge Care Home

1 Hunters Forstal Road, Broomfield, Herne Bay CT6 7DN 

9.5 34 reviews
"I would thoroughly recommend Broomfield Lodge! My Dad was well cared for at all times during the last 4 months of his life. Knowing that…"   Read all 34 reviews

Broomfield Lodge is a care home for older people that specialises in care for people with dementia. The home offers both short term and permanent residential care stays and carers work to ensure each resident is helped to be comfortable and feel at home… Read more about Broomfield Lodge Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • 24 Rooms
  • from £1,300 / week

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Miramar Care Home - Avery Healthcare

165 Reculver Road, Beltinge, Herne Bay CT6 6PX 

9.5 99 reviews
"2 of us came to visit one of your residents. We booked lunch in your restaurant, it was delicious. The home is well run, and the staff very…"   Read all 99 reviews

The Miramar Care Home in Kent enjoys the perfect location on Herne Bay's panoramic seafront with beautiful sea views and offers quality award-winning care in luxurious surroundings. The team at the Miramar offer a warm welcome to all. Couples and… Read more about Miramar Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 108 Rooms
  • from £1,350 / week
Bridge Haven Care Home

Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5JX 

9.5 72 reviews
"The care at Bridge is amazing. The carers are wonderful and treat residents with great respect. In my case, my mother is very difficult…"   Read all 72 reviews

Bridge Haven Care Centre has a rural setting in the village of Bridge, close to the city of Canterbury in Kent. It provides care and support for older people living with dementia and strives to give them a new and exciting quality of life during their… Read more about Bridge Haven Care Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • 53 Rooms
  • from £1,198 / week
The Old Rectory Retirement Home

Lanfranc Gardens, Off Summerhill, Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 8NJ 

9.5 15 reviews
"My 91 yr old Mum has been at the Old Rectory Harbledown Carehome, since mid August she did not want to come, after a few months of a…"   Read all 15 reviews

The Old Rectory offers a comfortable and welcoming home for the elderly. It is pleasantly situated close to the church in the historic village of Harbledown, which is just over a mile from Canterbury City centre, with a convenient bus stop nearby. The… Read more about The Old Rectory Retirement Home

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • 20 Rooms
  • from £1,250 / week
Tralee Rest Home

38-40 Tankerton Road, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2AB 

9.7 43 reviews
  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • 36 Rooms
  • from £1,200 / week