Kingston House
Kingston House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent (CT4 6HZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kingston House
We are Kingston House, a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent. We support adults living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays for people who need care for a short period. We want this to be somebody's home rather than a setting they have been placed in. People have their own rooms and their own things, choose how they spend their days, and are supported to keep up with family, friends and the interests they had before they came to us. Where somebody wants to take on more for themselves, we work out the steps with them rather than deciding on their behalf. Everything here rests on knowing people properly. We take time to learn how each person communicates, what helps them feel settled and what tends to go wrong on a difficult day, and we pass that on carefully to new staff before they support anyone alone. Familiarity and predictability matter a great deal to the people we support, so we keep our team as consistent as we can. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining our own practice rather than assuming it stands on its own. If you are considering a home in the Canterbury area, please arrange to visit. Meet the people who live here and see how an ordinary week runs.
Care provided at Kingston House
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 26 February 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Kingston House compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 66 care homes registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 9 places. Smaller than 51 of the 66 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 45 of the 66 homes (68%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 73%.
- Latest report
- 26 February 2020. 43 of the 66 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 61 of the 66 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 66 homes, 38 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 53 of the 57 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Canterbury.
The local picture: Canterbury
What the numbers say about care for older people in Canterbury, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 19,800. Rising to 23,300 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,300. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 54%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,600. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 91. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 153 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Kingston House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 13 July 2026.
- Run by
- Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited, which runs 24 adult social care services in England. 22 of the 24 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Kingston House
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 11.4 miles away
It is about 11.4 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Adisham Station, 2.7 miles away
- Aylesham Station, 2.7 miles away
- Snowdown Station, 2.9 miles away
Around Kingston House
- H: Kingston House
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Kingston House
Where is Kingston House located?
Kingston House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6HZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kingston House provide?
Kingston House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kingston House's CQC rating?
Kingston House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 26 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kingston House provide dementia care?
Yes. Kingston House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Kingston House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kingston House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kingston House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Kingston House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Kingston House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Kingston House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Kingston House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Kingston House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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