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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 Denise C (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are friendly and helpful. They are taking good care of our dad. We are grateful for everything they are doing for him.

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Review from S C (Wife of Resident) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care, food and very clean.
All staff very courteous and welcoming.

Safety and security excellent.

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Review from Sue J (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2019 Submitted via Website
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Our mum was fast-tracked from hospital to Harbledown Lodge on 25 October for end of life care and sadly passed away on 30 October. The care she received was exceptional. The staff were amazing. Everything possible was done to ensure she was comfortable. It was the perfect place for her to spend her last days. The kindness shown to us by those associated with her final hours was comforting. I have no hesitation in recommending Harbledown to anyone in the same predicament. This is a truly wonderful place and our heartfelt thanks go to all those who cared for our mother during her final days and hours.

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Review from Rachel M (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident for over a year at Harbledown Lodge.
She is very happy there. She is treated with dignity and respect.

Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they are friendly and always willing to help.

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Review from A P (Resident / Service User) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like everything in this care home.

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Review from R H (Resident / Service User) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Good home and good care.

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Review from R K (Husband of Resident) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very caring and pleasant. The patient care is very good indeed. It is a difficult time for my wife, but she is comfortable in the care here.

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Review from A T (Wife of Resident) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The treatment of my husband has been excellent. It had been predicted that he was very close to the end of his life but since being cared for here, he has had a new lease of life. He is fed and watered well and kept very clean and comfortable.

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Review from K S (Friend of Resident) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are really welcoming and friendly. The home has a lovely atmosphere. The food is very good, well presented and pureed to suit his needs. Always offered tea and biscuits. The nursing home is always clean and my friend always looks clean and well looked after. My friend is very happy here.

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Review from J F (Wife of Resident) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have had a lot of help and care from the whole team and management.

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Review from Heather S (Niece of Resident) published on 28 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I'm well impressed with the contact from the home on my Aunts health and well-being, well informed on what's going on each month with the news letter. Well done to all the staff and Thank you.

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Review from Janette G (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 August 2019 Submitted via Website
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My mum was a resident for 3 years. In the beginning, it was difficult but a change of management and the care she received was second to none. The staff were all very caring and treated her like they would their own mum. She had her nails done every fortnight and loved this, she called the lady her friend, that is how kind she was to mum. There was a member of staff who called mum, mum and she was so very kind and mum loved her the same. Towards the end, it was hard for mum but the staff showed such kindness and compassion to mum and to us her family. She was treated with dignity love and kindness. I miss visiting the home as they all became our family and more importantly mum's. They all, including the maintenance, kitchen, office, well just everyone who works there, deserve medals. Thank you for the care and love you gave mum.

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Review from Agnes C (Wife of Resident) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband had to be admitted to a care home as an emergency as I, his wife, suddenly had a medical emergency myself. Everyone in Harbledown Lodge was extremely helpful in my difficult situation. And my husband was happy there! The staff were friendly, kind and professional. The nurse was attentive to my husband's diabetic problem and sorted out his medication efficiently. The care home smelled clean and seemed well run. A very good experience for both of us.

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Review from Susan N (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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We, her family, have no concerns about Mum's care. We are very happy with the staff and carers.

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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is in Harbledown Lodge she receives very good palliative care. The staff are always cheerful, friendly, it is a very nice environment.

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Review from Clare H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Harbledown Lodge staff and management have gone above and beyond to ensure my mum is in a safe and caring environment and that she receives the care she needs. I live abroad and knowing mum is in the best place for her has made it easier for me, as well as knowing she is safe and cared for going forward. We have been here 2 days and so far I can't fault them.

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Review from Pamela R (Resident / Service User) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Quite good and friendly.

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Review from P S (Resident / Service User) published on 3 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I like this home very much.

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Review from Kim A (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website
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My father, aged 87, was transferred to Harbledown Lodge after 4 weeks in hospital following a catastrophic stroke which, among other things, had rendered him blind. I can honestly say that the care my father received from all the staff at Harbledown Lodge was fantastic. They were all so very sweet and caring to him and to my visiting mother and me. I constantly bombarded staff with questions and requests, they were all so kind and patient. My father was always clean, tidy and comfortable and seemed much more at peace than when he had been in hospital. Sadly he died 15 days later and the staff showed such concern and empathy. Faultless.

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Review from Judy S (Wife of Resident) published on 30 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good and caring staff. Always cheerful. Nothing was too much trouble. They listened to problems. They were quick to come when help was needed. They were all endlessly patient with not very easy people.

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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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