Care home
Willow Tree Lodge
Nursing home in Canterbury, Kent
Mr B and Mr S Sohal
Willow Tree Lodge
Nursing home in Canterbury, Kent
Operated by Mr B and Mr S Sohal
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Willow Tree Lodge is a residential nursing home in Canterbury, Kent, in the South East of England. It is registered to provide residential care for 34 older residents with nursing needs, and it offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, as well as day-care places. The home is on the Old Dover Road in South Canterbury, close to Kent & Canterbury Hospital and within walking distance of Kent County Cricket Club, local shops and transport links. Most bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities.
The home supports people with dementia at any stage, and residents receive a personalised care plan that is reviewed as their needs change. A qualified nurse is on hand around the clock. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. It aims to keep life at the home close to family life and encourages residents to stay in touch with their social and cultural links in the community.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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 CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
553 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
| Nursing 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
Willow Tree Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 11.6 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW DOVER ROAD SURGERY, 0.3 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 Mr B and Mr S Sohal
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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