Care homes · Kent · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Canterbury
The 11 care homes in Canterbury with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. None is rated Outstanding at the moment. Of all 16 care homes in Canterbury, 11 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Canterbury", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 11 best rated care homes in Canterbury
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highfield Care Home | Good | May 2026 | Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 2 | Bridge Haven | Good | May 2025 | Dementia, Inspected recently |
| 3 | Willow Tree Lodge | Good | May 2025 | Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently |
| 4 | Roper House | Good | Feb 2023 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 5 | The Red House Nursing Home | Good | Sep 2022 | Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 6 | L'Arche Kent The Rainbow | Good | Apr 2020 | |
| 7 | Saxon Lodge Residential Home Limited | Good | Apr 2020 | Dementia |
| 8 | Highland House | Good | Jan 2020 | Dementia, Physical disability |
| 9 | The Old Rectory Retirement Home | Good | Jan 2020 | |
| 10 | Canterbury Adult Support Unit | Good | Aug 2019 | Physical disability |
| 11 | The Old Farm House Residential Home | Good | Dec 2018 | Dementia, Physical disability |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 10
Highfield Care Home
What inspectors found: This assessment took place between 30 April and 06 May 2026.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Bridge Haven
What inspectors found: We completed this assessment after a significant safeguarding concern was identified, to check the action the provider had taken to keep people safe.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Willow Tree Lodge
What inspectors found: Date of inspection: The service was inspected on 25 and 26 March 2025.
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Roper House
What inspectors found: Right Support People were supported by staff to pursue their interests, one person told us they were supported to do painting which they liked.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
The Red House Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People and their relatives were happy with the levels of care and support provided.
Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk
L'Arche Kent The Rainbow
What inspectors found: People were supported by staff who treated them with kindness and compassion.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Saxon Lodge Residential Home Limited
What inspectors found: The service can support up to 23 people who may be living with dementia.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Highland House
What inspectors found: The service can support up to 30 people who may be living with dementia.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
The Old Rectory Retirement Home
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Canterbury Adult Support Unit
What inspectors found: All feedback was highly positive from people, relatives, health and social care professionals, and staff for all aspects of the service.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Canterbury
What is the best rated care home in Canterbury?
None is currently rated Outstanding. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Highfield Care Home, Bridge Haven, Willow Tree Lodge. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Canterbury?
11 of the 16 care homes in Canterbury are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.