
The care mum received at Chesterfield was excellent. Nothing was too much troubleEileen J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I was impressed with how good and organised this home is. I couldn't find a fault.Francesca R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Nothing was too much trouble and she was always treated with dignity and respect.Eileen J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care mum received at Chesterfield was excellent. Nothing was too much troubleEileen J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I was impressed with how good and organised this home is. I couldn't find a fault.Francesca R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Nothing was too much trouble and she was always treated with dignity and respect.Eileen J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 close to Chestfield House.
Nursing and Dementia care is delivered within the home which has Registered Nurse cover over 24hrs. The environment is pleasant and homely and care person centred.
Care Provided by Chestfield House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 31 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chestfield House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chestfield House 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
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Manju Joy(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Car Park on site.
Chestfield House Reviews (127)
Chestfield House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.816) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chestfield House has 127 reviews.
All of the nursing staff showed care and compassion during my fathers end of life care at Chestfield House. I felt that everyone did their level best to keep Dad comfortable at all times and there with him at passing. If you want to mee an "angel", you will find several at Chestfield House! I did. Thank you.
My dad sadly passed away yesterday after only nineteen days at the home. We knew when Dad went in that it wouldn't be long as he was deteriorating quickly but the staff at the home could not have been better. They looked after Dad with care and respect and we genuinely feel that he could not have got better care elsewhere. He was especially difficult to look after because he was blind and deaf, which made it difficult for the staff to communicate with him, especially as they did not know him before he went in. I would also like to thank the staff for the way that they treated my mum. When Dad went in, he was supposed to be ten days in isolation because of the Covid rules, but because he was so poorly, they let Mum in two days early. Although they let her in, they waited until I could go in with her on the Thursday before they talked to us about our expectations, wishes and what to expect. Again, they did this with care and compassion, not only for my dad but for my mum as well.
During lockdown, when I wasn't able to see him for a year, I was extremely reassured that he was ok because a member of staff held the phone so I could FaceTime him several times a week. I was so grateful that the home made that possible.
That's just one instance of their compassion and care for my husband as well as myself. The staff and management are always so kind and welcoming.
My husband is always clean and clean-shaven, he is always treated with dignity and respect, as are all residents. It's surprising how much you can hear staff communicating with residents while not being aware of being overheard!
I would have no hesitation in recommending Chestfield House to anyone looking for a home for their loved one and have done so in the past.
The team at Chestfield House have unwavering care and compassion not only for their residents but their families also. The team are always very communicative when needed, bringing any concerns to the family's attention in a timely and sensitive way. We would recommend to anyone needing residential or nursing care that Chestfield House was a safe place for our mum to be cared for, encouraging her to live as full a life as able in these very difficult times with Covid. Our minds were put at rest knowing she was there.
Unfortunately, Covid had a big impact on our access to see Mum for a while, but we remained in regular touch via phone with the home and Mum via phone and Zoom!
Mum was cared for until this month when she sadly passed away. She was looked after by a team of fantastic devoted people.
It is when you lose your Mum that you truly know how the team here cares; they truly wear their heart on their sleeves.
Thank you all for your devotion to these frail and vulnerable people in making their final years as best as can be.
The staff were genuinely upset when he passed and handled it with compassion and professionalism.
I cannot thank them enough for the care they gave him.
The only thing I wish was that they let me see my husband before he got too ill to talk. I realise Covid is the reason, but I desperately wished I could have seen him sooner.
At a very restricted time during Covid, I can only say that Chestfield House staff done everything they could to make me feel safe and supported emotionally at a time when I felt devastated that my father had to go into nursing care. Nothing was too much trouble, I could ring at any time to be reassured and visits were very controlled and safe. Dad always looked presentable and clean, also his room.
Although my mum was only at the home for two weeks I was very happy she was there and being well looked after. As soon as I spoke to the manager I knew Mum would be in good hands. Even though I hadn’t met her I felt I could trust my mum into the care of the manager and her staff. They are very warm and welcoming and I immediately felt part of the “team”. I was kept informed of Mum's health and was consulted fully when there was need for a doctor. Mum was in isolation but as soon as it was clear she was slipping away I was phoned and was able to go in. Unfortunately Mum slipped away peacefully before I arrived. The aftercare was very sympathetic and always the first thing asked was how I was and coping. Everything done was carried out in a very caring and professional manner.
I found the manager and deputy manager to be extremely supportive to us both when my husband first moved to Chestfield House. I felt my husband was very, very well cared for and safe in the home. A doctor was always consulted when he was unwell and I was kept informed. He was bedbound and kept clean. I admire the way the staff coped during the pandemic, which was a very difficult time for staff and residents. Thank you Chestfield.
My mother moved into Chestfield House at the staff of the pandemic as her previous nursing home closed suddenly. She was understandably distressed and anxious at the sudden change. All staff made sure she (and ourselves) were welcome, and she settled well. We know she received nothing but the utmost care. She sadly died this month, but all staff have been so kind to me, helping me through this sad time.
She was well looked after, the staff were very helpful and it was easy to keep in contact
whilst she was staying at the nursing home.
My mum has been here for about a year now. It is such a lovely home, very clean and bright. The staff are wonderful, always very helpful. I know that my mum is very well cared for. I would definitely recommend Chestfield House.
My Mother has been living at Chestfield House Care home for a year now. She has been well looked after by a very friendly care team. I would have no hesitation in recommending the care home to others.
My mum spent four and a half years at Chestfield House in a loving environment, all the staff are fantastic, although the home isn't shiny and new, the level of care that mum received there was just wonderful. I'm really happy that mums finally years were spent in such a safe place.
Their level of care, sensitivity and diligence were second to none. They allowed us to see him 3 days before his death and had timed it so well, he was lucid enough to talk to us and we could say our goodbyes. I would recommend Chesterfield House to any family seeking care for their loved ones.
My mother was only in the nursing home for 3 months before she sadly passed away, but during that time I could not have wished for better care and communication with myself regarding her health needs. All the staff made us feel very welcome, always available to talk to and the building was well kept and clean and tidy.
My Aunt was in the home for less than two weeks before passing away, but whilst there, was looked after with great care.
My friend spent the last 4 and a half months of his life at Chestfield House. Both his wife and I were able to visit him every day and so were able to see at first-hand the excellent care that he received during that time. We found all the staff to be friendly, compassionate and professional. My friend had many health problems and I cannot praise the manager and deputy manager highly enough in their leadership when addressing these problems. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Chestfield House to others.
My mother was shown great care here. The manager was very professional and really cared about her residents with dignity and respect. Food was also good. The home was clean at all times when we visited.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 January 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

I qualified as an RGN in 1997. After this, I worked in India and the Middle East till 2003. I moved to England in April 2003 and started working as a nurse in April 2004 at Chestfield House. In October 2006, I became the Deputy Manager at Chestfield House. In 2017, I qualified as a BSc Nursing student from Canterbury Christ Church University.

I have worked here since 2017 and I am qualified in advanced food safety. I always helped out in the kitchen but took over as chef in April 2024. I love cooking and take pride in preparation, often focussing on a particular cuisine, new dishes and also cooking a wide variety of dishes - all kinds of food. Also my family always enjoys my dishes.
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