
Thank you all so much for taking such good care of John. Canterbury House is a wonderful care homeDeborah S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All the staff were very kind and helpful, the food was good, especially the cakes and puddings!Mary D(Respite Resident/Service User)

They genuinely want to help in any way possible and always react to any input from us as family.Jo C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thank you all so much for taking such good care of John. Canterbury House is a wonderful care homeDeborah S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

All the staff were very kind and helpful, the food was good, especially the cakes and puddings!Mary D(Respite Resident/Service User)

They genuinely want to help in any way possible and always react to any input from us as family.Jo C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Canterbury House in Hadleigh is a purpose-built care home, providing quality care within a comfortable and relaxing environment. It continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia care, both for respite or trial stays and on a permanent basis.
The home is equipped with facilities for customers to enjoy including an impressive conservatory space and cinema room.
Anchor’s Canterbury House provides residential care which is personally tailored to meet...
Canterbury House in Hadleigh is a purpose-built care home, providing quality care within a comfortable and relaxing environment. It continues to welcome new residents for residential and residential dementia care, both for respite or trial stays and on a permanent basis.
The home is equipped with facilities for customers to enjoy including an impressive conservatory space and cinema room.
Anchor’s Canterbury House provides residential care which is personally tailored to meet the individual needs of customers and enhance their quality of life. Anchor works with customers and their loved ones to create detailed care plans to ensure each individual’s health and care needs are continually met.
Anchor prides itself on dementia care and provides on-going training to care staff to ensure their approach always reflects best practice. Activities and meals are arranged with resident input.
The money made is reinvested into Anchor's retirement properties and care homes which allows them to continually raise standards and provide a high-quality service, surpassing customer’s expectations.
Care Provided by Canterbury House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 61 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Canterbury House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Canterbury House will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Canterbury House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Carolina Carvalho (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome.
Parking
- The home have onsite parking, including disabled spaces.
Canterbury House Reviews (66)
Canterbury House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.454) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Canterbury House has 66 reviews.
I have been impressed by the high standards. The staff, without exception, are polite and helpful.
The small things that need doing are quickly resolved.
My husband is reserved with a tendency to keep to himself but the staff have...
I have been impressed by the high standards. The staff, without exception, are polite and helpful.
The small things that need doing are quickly resolved.
My husband is reserved with a tendency to keep to himself but the staff have involved him in activities which he has enjoyed.
The meals are generally good but the only real complaint is that residents have to sit too long before being served.
My 89 year old mother came here in March 26, having spent 5 weeks in hospital.
She was immediately made to feel very welcome and loved by the team here.
Each and every one of the care workers and management have exceeded my...
My 89 year old mother came here in March 26, having spent 5 weeks in hospital.
She was immediately made to feel very welcome and loved by the team here.
Each and every one of the care workers and management have exceeded my expectations.
Nothing is ever too much trouble and the attention and love they show to Mum is amazing.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their top class service.
A swimming...
A swimming pool is advertised but has never been filled.
I could go on and on but the reality is it falls on deaf ears and they run a profitable operation which doesn't have the residents best interests at heart.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to read that you feel disappointed with your experience.
We take comments about the care and wellbeing of those living at Canterbury House very seriously. We have reviewed the concerns raised and would like to reassure you that...
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to read that you feel disappointed with your experience.
We take comments about the care and wellbeing of those living at Canterbury House very seriously. We have reviewed the concerns raised and would like to reassure you that our team caring for residents living with dementia have the appropriate training and certification.
We would also like to clarify that our swimming pool has not been in use since the pandemic. While this is no longer promoted on our website, we have identified that it remains referenced in an older brochure and are taking steps to ensure this is removed from future marketing. We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.
We are always happy to discuss any concerns directly and encourage anyone with questions about the care or support provided at Canterbury House to speak with our Home Manager.
Canterbury House is a Lovely place with high standards of care, and very friendly staff who really care about the residents. There's activities and entertainment they can enjoy on a regular basis. They can also enjoy a bit of pampering- having their nails done, and a hairdresser comes in once a...
Canterbury House is a Lovely place with high standards of care, and very friendly staff who really care about the residents. There's activities and entertainment they can enjoy on a regular basis. They can also enjoy a bit of pampering- having their nails done, and a hairdresser comes in once a week. Every effort is made to ensure the residents feel happy safe and secure- just a great place all round!
My mum has been a resident for 10months now.
The home is a lovely environment, all her needs and ours are met.
The home is bright,safe and the staff are helpful, kind and cheerful.
It's certainly value for money, and with the environment and staff is a key consideration when...
My mum has been a resident for 10months now.
The home is a lovely environment, all her needs and ours are met.
The home is bright,safe and the staff are helpful, kind and cheerful.
It's certainly value for money, and with the environment and staff is a key consideration when choosing at home for your parent.
We had to discuss his lack of care with the Management Team on numerous occasions and was continuously left feeling disappointed and upset.
Not somewhere to send a loved one.
We had to discuss his lack of care with the Management Team on numerous occasions and was continuously left feeling disappointed and upset.
Not somewhere to send a loved one.
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to read your comments, and disappointed to hear that your experience fell short of the standards we aim for.
'We take all concerns about the quality of our care seriously and investigate complaints thoroughly. To discuss your concerns, we would encourage you to contact the home manager directly so she can review and address them.
I would definitely recommend this home.
I would definitely recommend this home.
Thank you for taking the time to review Canterbury House and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. It was our pleasure to support you with respite care and it's wonderful to know you would recommend Canterbury House. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our team...
Thank you for taking the time to review Canterbury House and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as excellent. It was our pleasure to support you with respite care and it's wonderful to know you would recommend Canterbury House. Thank you for your kind comments regarding our team and our food, which I will ensure they are aware of. I'm always happy to discuss feedback to ensure that all aspects of day-to-day life in our home are to the satisfaction of our residents and their loved ones.
From the initial visit to view the home, my husband moving in when he was discharged from hospital, and every other aspect the staff have all been amazing. Everyone has been so helpful and caring, the Home Manager, admin staff, team leaders, carers, the lovely laundry lady and the maintenance guy....
From the initial visit to view the home, my husband moving in when he was discharged from hospital, and every other aspect the staff have all been amazing. Everyone has been so helpful and caring, the Home Manager, admin staff, team leaders, carers, the lovely laundry lady and the maintenance guy. Thank you all so much for taking such good care of John. Canterbury House is a wonderful care home and highly recommended.
It's so clean and maintained beautifully which mum herself regular comments on.
We...
It's so clean and maintained beautifully which mum herself regular comments on.
We came here on a recommendation even though the home is a little further away than we wanted, it's worth the journey!
Would highly recommend! Thank you for looking after my mum so well.
My contact with Canterbury House was as the daughter of a resident. However I have also had a long career in health and social care, having run several care homes, commissioned residential and nursing home care, and chaired a major NHS Trust.
On choosing a home I was immediately impressed...
My contact with Canterbury House was as the daughter of a resident. However I have also had a long career in health and social care, having run several care homes, commissioned residential and nursing home care, and chaired a major NHS Trust.
On choosing a home I was immediately impressed by the physical environment of Canterbury House, but even more so by the caring and welcoming approach of every member of staff I came into contact with.
Mum was extremely well cared for in a sensitive and dignified manner. In her short final illness this was so important and of great comfort to us as a family.
I would not hesitate to recommend Canterbury House.
My mum was reluctant to be in a care home, but we were convinced it was the best option for her and she soon settled in. Although she was very strong willed she was always treated with kindness and affection. Thank you very much for looking after her.
My mum was reluctant to be in a care home, but we were convinced it was the best option for her and she soon settled in. Although she was very strong willed she was always treated with kindness and affection. Thank you very much for looking after her.
I have come into Canterbury House for respite while my family have gone on holiday. Have beenwell looked after by all of the staff, lovely food & friendship. Would not hesitate to come back again.
I have come into Canterbury House for respite while my family have gone on holiday. Have beenwell looked after by all of the staff, lovely food & friendship. Would not hesitate to come back again.
We were so pleased to see how well the respite stay went for my mum, the staff were amazing and made my mum feel so welcome. My mum responded well to all the support given, such as the help with improving my mum's mobility. All staff were just so friendly and positive.
We were so pleased to see how well the respite stay went for my mum, the staff were amazing and made my mum feel so welcome. My mum responded well to all the support given, such as the help with improving my mum's mobility. All staff were just so friendly and positive.
My mother stayed at Canterbusy House for about a month, receiving respite care because she was convalescing from being in hospital. The carers ensured that Mum was safe and comfortable and they treated her with warmth and dignity. Mum is very grateful for all those who looked after her, saying how...
My mother stayed at Canterbusy House for about a month, receiving respite care because she was convalescing from being in hospital. The carers ensured that Mum was safe and comfortable and they treated her with warmth and dignity. Mum is very grateful for all those who looked after her, saying how hard and lovely they all were.
Both of my parents are residing at Canterbusy House and have been for over 3 years now. Since the current management have been employed the standards have greatly increased. Both of my parents are safe, secure and well looked after. The current staff employed go above and beyond expectations. The...
Both of my parents are residing at Canterbusy House and have been for over 3 years now. Since the current management have been employed the standards have greatly increased. Both of my parents are safe, secure and well looked after. The current staff employed go above and beyond expectations. The management and team leaders always respond to my enquiries and keep me informed constantly.
Staff are exceptional - friendly, nothing is too much trouble and always happy to help anytime, night or day. Mum is very well cared for and looked after and has settled in well, and is very comfortable. The home's 'social calendar' is excellent with lots of varied activities, which mum is...
Staff are exceptional - friendly, nothing is too much trouble and always happy to help anytime, night or day. Mum is very well cared for and looked after and has settled in well, and is very comfortable. The home's 'social calendar' is excellent with lots of varied activities, which mum is enjoying, and it's lovely to see her socialise. I cannot praise Canterbury Home enough at such a difficult time.
Canterbury House have cared for my Mother-in-law for 3 years, and in all this time she has been treated with respect and dignity by all of the staff. She turns 100 years young in July, and on a recent visit, we were approached by management who informed us they have booked her favourite singer for...
Canterbury House have cared for my Mother-in-law for 3 years, and in all this time she has been treated with respect and dignity by all of the staff. She turns 100 years young in July, and on a recent visit, we were approached by management who informed us they have booked her favourite singer for her special day. They also arranged a meeting the the chef manager to discuss catering needs for her special day. This goes way beyond our expectations, and we couldn't thank Canterbury House for going above and beyond to make her day so special. We know she is loved and cared for, and couldn't wish for a better care home. All the staff are amazing!
The staff are wonderful and helpful. I enjoy all the different activities. I really enjoy the grounds at Canterbury House and sitting in the sunshine! I feel safe and well looked after. My bedroom is very comfortable and I like the wet room. I've not slept so well in years. Thank you to all the...
The staff are wonderful and helpful. I enjoy all the different activities. I really enjoy the grounds at Canterbury House and sitting in the sunshine! I feel safe and well looked after. My bedroom is very comfortable and I like the wet room. I've not slept so well in years. Thank you to all the staff and residents for making me feel welcome.
Excellent care and service provided to my father (resident) when he stopped breathing and was admitted to hospital. All staff are so friendly and willing to assist my father.
Excellent care and service provided to my father (resident) when he stopped breathing and was admitted to hospital. All staff are so friendly and willing to assist my father.
There is a much better...
There is a much better atmosphere and the staff now seem to have stabilised. It has become a far more welcoming place. There were times in the past when we really didn't enjoy visiting.
There is a great activity programme and the residents have been empowered to decide what they want or don't want. The staff are so good dealing with my aunt and all her foibles and I do believe she is a lot happier. We have been very impressed and I can honestly say it is all down to the current management.
I think some of the internal fabric needs a little updating, my aunts room could do with a lick of paint, needed since she moved in! Bathroom very compact for the cost! Somehow the staff manage, not easy! Communal rooms are great.
Thank you for taking to time to review Canterbury House and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as very good. We apologise that you have not always felt welcome and that our care/support has occasionally not met our normally high standards. The well being of our residents and high...
Thank you for taking to time to review Canterbury House and we are pleased that you rate our overall experience as very good. We apologise that you have not always felt welcome and that our care/support has occasionally not met our normally high standards. The well being of our residents and high quality care is always our priority and we welcome visitors as an integral part of day-to-day life. We encourage feedback to ensure we can consistently improve at Canterbury House. We're happy to discuss decorating your aunt's room as she would like or moving to another en suite room if she would prefer. We also have assisted bathrooms throughout our home, if residents would prefer to use these.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 26 October 2026We currently have two vacancies for care. Please contact Canterbury House directly for further information.
News (5) & Events (1)
- 08 Jul 2026
An Ipswich care home is delighted to have been classed as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible. The team at Anchor’s Canterbury House care...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Suffolk are embracing the festive spirit. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats, each activity...
- 08 Dec 2025
The Mayor of Hadleigh, Councillor Susan Monks, visited Canterbury House care home recently to cut the red ribbon following its recent makeover. The Anchor care home, situated off Gallows Hill,...
- 29 Oct 2026Organiser: Canterbury House
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canterbury House
How much does Canterbury House cost?
The care home lists weekly fees per person from £1,535 for residential care (respite from £1,635) and from £1,535 for residential dementia care (respite from £1,635). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority.
What types of Care is Canterbury House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Canterbury House have?
There are 61 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Canterbury House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Canterbury House to the centre of Ipswich?
8.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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