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Dementia care homes in Canterbury

20 of the 32 care homes in Canterbury are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 15 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

Dementia care homes in Kent typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 10 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Kent of £1,500.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published

Greenbanks

Canterbury, CT4 · 20 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaGreenbanks House
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet

King Edward House

Canterbury, CT3 · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaR Cadman
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet

Roper House

Canterbury, CT2 · 24 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAchieve Together
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet

The Chase

Canterbury, CT1 · 31 beds
CQC: Inadequate
ResidentialDementiaPurelake (Chase)
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Kent

Based on 499 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,550 a week
Usually £1,500 to £1,600 · 4 homes with fees
Residential care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,440 to £1,500 · 13 homes with fees
Residential dementia care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,500 to £1,575 · 10 homes with fees
Respite care
£1,500 a week
Usually £1,500 to £1,500 · 9 homes with fees

Not enough dementia care homes in Canterbury have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Canterbury cost?

Dementia care homes in Kent typically charge £1,500 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Canterbury?

20 of the 32 CQC-registered care homes in Canterbury are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Canterbury?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Canterbury?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Kent council for a needs assessment.