St Peter's Care Home
St Peter's Care Home is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 8RQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About St Peter's Care Home
St Peter's Care Home sits in Herne Bay and provides residential care for adults who need support with daily living, most of them older people, though we also support younger adults whose needs suit what we offer. We are not a large institution and we have no wish to feel like one. People here keep their own routines as far as possible, get up and go to bed when it suits them, and have their own room to retreat to. Our staff give help with washing and dressing, with moving about safely, with medication and with meals, and they do it quietly and without fuss. Where somebody can still manage part of a task themselves, we let them, because doing things for people who do not need it is one of the quickest ways to take away confidence. Food is cooked here and there is usually a choice. The lounge is busy in the afternoons and the garden gets used whenever the Kent weather allows. Nobody is made to join in and nobody is left out either. We take people for respite stays as well as permanently, which helps families who need a break and gives people a chance to see what we are like before committing. Visitors are welcome and we prefer families to come often. If you would like to see the home, telephone us and we will fix a time.
Care provided at St Peter's Care Home
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 December 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St Peter's Care Home compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 48 places. Larger than 37 of the 54 homes. The local average is 36 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 34 of the 54 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 8 December 2021. 35 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2013. 28 of the 54 homes registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 46 of the 50 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people 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 St Peter's Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 11 March 2013, so 13 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 22 July 2026.
- Run by
- Gem Care 6 Limited, which runs this service only.
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 St Peter's Care Home
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
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 11.7 miles away
It is about 11.7 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
- Herne Bay Station, 0.5 miles away
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station, 2.3 miles away
- Whitstable Station, 3.8 miles away
Around St Peter's Care Home
- H: St Peter's Care Home
- 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 St Peter's Care Home
Where is St Peter's Care Home located?
St Peter's Care Home is a residential care home in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8RQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Peter's Care Home provide?
St Peter's Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Peter's Care Home's CQC rating?
St Peter's Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 December 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Peter's Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Peter's Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Peter's Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. St Peter's Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. St Peter's Care Home 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. St Peter's Care Home 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?
Yes. Yes. St Peter's Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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
St Peter's Care Home 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
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from St Peter's Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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