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Canterbury House Care Home
Residential care home in Faversham, Kent
Anchor
Canterbury House Care Home
Residential care home in Faversham, Kent
Operated by Anchor
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About
Canterbury House Care Home is a purpose-built, contemporary home in Faversham, Kent, run by the operator Anchor. It provides residential, dementia and respite care for up to 66 residents, in bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The home is set within landscaped gardens, including sensory gardens and outdoor seating areas, and has a coffee shop, bar, hair and beauty salon, quiet spaces and a dining room on each floor. Meals are prepared on site, with a different menu choice each day, and the home is close to local shops and the town centre. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall, and graded it Good for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 600 m away
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
150 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Canterbury House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWTON PLACE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Faversham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Faversham and Sittingbourne
The charity provides a range of services to support older people including:Wellbeing activities, Physical activity opportunities, Social day centres, Information advice & guidance, community…
Bearsted and District University of the Third Age
A charity for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who have retired from fulltime work, including associated benefits conducive to learning and…
Swale Community and Voluntary Services
SCVS is an umbrella organisation offering support including training to voluntary organisations in Swale and as an accredited volunteer centre offer a volunteer brokerage service. We operate a…
Carers' Support East Kent
We will be the main contact for Carers' in East Kent, providing emotional support, information advice and guidance, training, advocacy and forums. We will work to promote the needs of Carers to…
Part of Anchor
Canterbury House Care Home is one of 132 homes run by Anchor on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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