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Harrier Lodge

Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3FS
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We can't praise them enough. The staff feel like family nowSusan B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Harrier Lodge, Whitstable
Harrier Lodge, Whitstable
Harrier Lodge, Whitstable

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 ones can visit any time and there are plenty of luxury facilities to enjoy, including the café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon. The dedicated lifestyle team ensures there’s a wide range... 

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Care Provided by Harrier Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 65 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,600From £1,800
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,695From £1,906
Nursing CareFrom £1,880From £2,115
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,975From £2,221

Contact Harrier Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?

• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans

• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef

• Access to landscaped gardens

• Activities and lifestyle programme

• All utilities and other accommodation costs

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.

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 choose 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.

Tours

Onsite Tours of Harrier LodgeUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)For same day appointments, please call the care home and they will advise on availability. Weekend appointments are also available with advanced notice. Care UK's Care Support Team will contact you to arrange a provisional appointment. Please select a preferred date and time to view the home, however, please be aware this will not be confirmed until they have been able to speak with you. Our Care Support Team will call you within 24hours to discuss your care needs and confirm the appointment.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Susan Simmonds (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (65)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)

Harrier Lodge Reviews (87)

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Harrier Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.209) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Harrier Lodge has 87 reviews.

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Review from Sarah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Susan B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 April 2026
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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News (39) & Events (0)

News
  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague has raised £310 for PTSD UK after organising a bake sale at the provider's Colchester based Support Centre, with the total boosted through Care UK's matched...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A Care UK colleague took to the skies to raise money for Parkinson’s UK after being inspired by a resident’s determination to make a difference. Shahvez Tauqir, Customer Relations Manager...

  • 27 Oct 2026

    A mother and daughter from a Care UK care home laced up their walking boots and trekked almost 100 miles across the Scottish Highlands to raise thousands of pounds for...

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Awards / Recognitions (117)

  • 12 Oct 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 13 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Meet the Team (1)

Susan Simmonds
Susan SimmondsJob Title Home Manager

The team and I consider it a huge privilege to care for older people and are proud that their families trust us to care for them.

This is a lovely friendly and happy home, with a great family atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you here soon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrier Lodge

How much does Harrier Lodge cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,600 for residential care (respite from £1,800), from £1,695 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,906), from £1,880 for nursing care (respite from £2,115) and from £1,975 for nursing dementia care (respite from £2,221). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is Harrier Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Harrier Lodge have?

There are 65 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Harrier Lodge?

Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Harrier Lodge to the centre of Whitstable?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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