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Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home

Old London Road, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9AP
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The staff were friendly, kind and professional.Agnes C(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home, Canterbury
The staff are always cheerful, friendly, it is a very nice environment.John C(Son of Resident/Service User)
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home, Canterbury
Very good and caring staff. Always cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble.Judy S(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home, Canterbury

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 care to meet the needs of those service users diagnosed as requiring a Nursing or Dementia environment.

Care Provided by Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 56 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,600 - £1,750£1,600 - £1,750
Residential Dementia Care£1,600 - £1,750£1,600 - £1,750
Nursing Care£1,600 - £1,750£1,600 - £1,750
Nursing Dementia Care£1,600 - £1,750£1,600 - £1,750

Fees are dependent on the Room and the person-centred care

Contact Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Seerja Saimon (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (44)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (34)

Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home Reviews (96)

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9.6

Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.591) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home has 96 reviews.

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Review from D W (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has been in an assessment bed since November 25th. Her room has always been clean + fresh -she appears well cared for. Staff are always friendly and polite to both mum and myself. The home keeps me informed of any changes in mums health and what she has done (or not done) as the dementia stops her telling me herself so its important to me to be kept in the loop.

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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our experience has been one of relief, reassurance and happiness that our loved one is being so well cared for both in a physical and emotionally caring manner. Her room is ideal offering her lovely views from her windows, which is very important to her.

The warmth and genuinely caring nature of all the staff is exemplary, she is enjoying the freshly cooked meals and on occasion when she has requested something, it has been provided with a smile and no fuss. She's engaging in the activities and consequently, other residents which is lovely to see. She is very happy here which is a blessing to us all who love her. Thank you.

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Review from J K (Son of Resident) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic communication and clean. Helpful staff and well run.

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Review from S J (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is happy and settled. Needs are met.

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Review from J B (Resident / Service User) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I know the staff but I don't know their names. The staff look after me very well.

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Review from B K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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They take good care of their patients and make sure they are fed. They also send their patients to hospital if necessary. Anytime something is going on with patients, they take the time out to phone up their loved ones.

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Review from C M (Resident / Service User) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A good experience in a well run home. Very friendly staff, all of the staff are very competent. I would recommend his home. One feels safe and secure here. There is a kindly atmosphere.

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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are very helpful and caring. Mum is very happy and settled here.

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Review from C K (Wife of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband had been in Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home for 8 years. He suffered from dementia. The care he received during that time was exemplary. Sadly, he passed away in June 2024. Although he was non verbal and unable to move unaided, the staff were wonderful, always making sure he was comfortable, chatting to him and involving him in activities as much as possible. I was always made very welcome when I visited, Harbledown Lodge became my second home and family while my husband was looked after, and I am very grateful for the care he received.

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Review from C D (Sister of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very comfortable and caring home. Her own room is very comfortable and clean. The staff are caring and patient. All aspects of care brilliant and everything explained very well.

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Review from Tracy M (Niece of Resident) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My auntie was a resident here for end of life care and I can not thank the staff enough for their care and kindness she received up until the end and for the compassion shown to relatives after her passing from all members of staff they had contact with. Thank you again for truly caring.

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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are extremely pleased with the wonderful compassionate way you all cared for my dad. All members of staff were kind, friendly and truly cared for him and his needs. We thank you for making dad's final days so restful and peaceful.

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Review from G L (Resident / Service User) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent Care.

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Review from F Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad seems well in himself, not in pain at the moment but quite confused, not remembering close family.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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As a family, we are immensely grateful for the impeccable care our eighty year old mum receives at Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home.
I have never once turned up to visit mum and felt anything other than good will towards the staff, all of which, without exception, tend to her needs with compassion and understanding.
A big ask, but she is always clean, (arms and legs creamed to help with her scratching) has her pain relief given in a timely way and topped up if her pain is too much.
Whenever l turn up mum is always calm, comfortable and warm, which means the world to us as her family living our lives on the outside.
The peace of mind this gives us is immeasurable.
She always gets a doctor's visit as soon as her vital signs show any signs of a COPD exacerbation.

This in turn, staves off the need for a hospital stay, allowing her to stay in the comfort of her own bed. Watching the birds and squirrels.

Would highly recommend this care home as the staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating.

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Review from Alison H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely helpful staff. I feel Dad is looked after very well.

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Review from Doreen T (Respite Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent! Friendly staff, great cook (Mama). Enjoyed my three-week respite here, very well looked after, I am a very fussy eater and they tended to my every need and more!

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Review from Rosalind B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Following a fall, my mother became a resident at Harbledown Lodge for over 3 years. I live in Yorkshire and was unable to visit frequently. Having had previous experience of care homes, I have been so much more impressed with the care, understanding and patience that my mother has received. One-to-one care has been excellent and more recently, the residents have been more involved with activities and visiting entertainment with photos sent to relatives as a record of these events. As my mother's health rapidly deteriorated during the last month, I was kept informed on a daily basis by various members of staff. In her last few days, I witnessed extraordinary love and kindness from them all, quite unprecedented in other homes and hospitals. Knowing my mother was with people who were so fond of her and were with her when she died, will remain a lasting comfort to me and I am extremely grateful to all those concerned. I would certainly recommend Harbledown Lodge.

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Review from Andrew W (Brother of Resident) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very grateful that the staff at the hospital in Margate suggested that my sister come to Harbledown Lodge. The manager and administrator explained the setup. The nurses and carers are friendly and efficient. The food is good and varied and there are different kinds of drink.

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Review from Rachel B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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A peaceful home in beautiful natural settings. Staff are friendly and helpful. Mum is being looked after well and is making a good recovery currently. The home is clean and well-maintained. There are many activities going on for the residents. Such as sitting outside on the terrace and doing art and creative things. Mum hopes to join these activities in the near future.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 April 2023
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (3)

Sreeja Saimon
Sreeja SaimonJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2008

I am a registered nurse and manager, having joined this company in March 2008. My career started as a senior care assistant, and from there, I built up my career. I have completed my management course and also done the exams to achieve my NMC pin as a registered nurse in the UK. My personal experience in caring helped me to care for others, understand their needs and provide support, and make personal connections with families, which makes a positive impact to improve the care. My managerial experience helped me to take on challenges and get opportunities to learn and grow.

Lethi Damodaran Nair
Lethi Damodaran NairJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2008

I qualified and enrolled as a registered nurse in 1991 in India. Later, on, I moved to the UK 2005 and started my career as a senior carer in a learning disability care home. Then, I moved to Harbledown Lodge as a senior carer. I enrolled as a registered nurse in the UK in 2011 and started as a deputy manager at Haydon Mayer care home. I was runner-up for the Kent Nurse Award in 2017, mainly for making a change in people's lives by enabling them to recover and regain their strength for those who were admitted to assessment beds. In between, I nurtured my clinical experience in stroke care and trained on critically ill patients while working at the stroke units at Kent and Canterbury hospitals.

Shiju Joseph
Shiju JosephJob Title:Head chefJoined: 2018

I am qualified as Head Chef at the Harbledown Nursing Home, where I have proudly worked since 2018. This job marks the first in my experience in the care sector, where previously I worked at a hotel as a chef for 20 years. I take great pride in making nutritious meals tailored to each dietary needs of the elderly residents, ensuring that they all enjoy their food. My passion for cooking is matched by my commitment to delivering high standards of care through food.

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