RCB Healthcare
The Old Farm House Residential Home
Nursing home in Canterbury, Kent
Operated by RCB Healthcare
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About
The Old Farm House Residential Home in Canterbury, Kent, provides residential, dementia and nursing care for 31 residents. Run by RCB Healthcare, the home supports older people aged 65 and over, those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and those with sensory impairment.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2018 report, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness. The well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
553 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | 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 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Old Farm House Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11 miles away. The local GP practice is CANTERBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Canterbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Age Concern (Herne Bay)
DAY SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE/LAUNDRY/BATHING/VISITING SERVICE/INFORMATION & ADVICE/HOME HELP SERVICE/TOE NAIL CUTTING SERVICE/ACTIVITIES/CARER SUPPORT SERVICE/hot meals delivery/Personal…
Keep Talking Services
The provision of telephone befriending to sufferers of loneliness and or ill health.
Part of RCB Healthcare
The Old Farm House Residential Home is one of 5 homes run by RCB Healthcare 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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