Adisham House
Adisham House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent (CT3 3LH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Adisham House
Adisham House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent. The people living here include people living with dementia, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability, people with sight or hearing loss, people managing mental health conditions and younger adults. Respite stays are available. Because the people living here need quite different things from us, support is planned with each person rather than run to one pattern. People have their own rooms, their own belongings and their own routines, and they have a real say in how their days go. We are careful about the difference between helping somebody and doing things for them, because independence is easily worn away by help that arrives in too much of a hurry. Communication is something we work at. Not everybody here uses many words, and understanding a person properly takes time, attention and a willingness to be corrected. For those living with dementia, steadiness does the most good. Familiar staff, routines that change only for a reason and patience when words are difficult. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep examining the things that quietly slip in any home, particularly privacy and choice. If you are considering a place or a respite stay with us, you are welcome to come and visit, meet the people who live here and ask us whatever you need to know.
Care provided at Adisham House
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Adisham House. Report published 15 February 2019.
- 11 January 2019 (unannounced)
- 10 places, 9 people were using the service at the time
Safe
People felt safe living at the home. Risks to people's safety had been assessed, and people were given their medicines safely. Staff had training in protecting people from abuse, and the premises were maintained and checked.
Effective
Staff training was up to date, and all staff were qualified in health and social care. Staff had regular supervision and appraisals. People had access to specialist healthcare professionals, and their food and drink needs had been assessed and recorded.
Caring
Inspectors saw that staff treated people with respect and protected their privacy and dignity. People were encouraged to be as independent as possible. People were central to the support they received.
Responsive
Inspectors found the service was extremely person-centred. Care and support was planned with people and their relatives, and it was reviewed to make sure it still met people's needs. People chose their own activities, both in the home and in the local community.
Well-led
The provider was also the registered manager. Staff told inspectors that the registered manager and head of care were approachable. The service had ways to check the quality of care and regularly asked people for feedback.
What people told the inspectors
People and a relative told inspectors that staff were kind.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in February 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Outstanding; Well-led is still Good.
- 15 February 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 25 June 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 7 December 2013: Routine inspection
- 21 November 2012: Routine inspection
- 21 February 2012: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Adisham 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
- 15 February 2019. 56 of the 66 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 48 of the 66 homes 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 Adisham House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 28 January 2026.
- Run by
- W McGuinness and J Bishop, 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 Adisham 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
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, 12.6 miles away
It is about 12.6 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
- Aylesham Medical Practice, 1.4 miles away
- Canterbury Medical Practice, 2.6 miles away
- Ash Surgery, 4.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Advance Healthcare Logistics Ltd, 1.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Wingham Dental Practice, 2.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Beech Grove Dental Clinic, 2.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 1.4 miles away
- Bridge Pharmacy, 2.9 miles away
- Eckersley Pharmacy, 4.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Adisham Station, 0.5 miles away
- Aylesham Station, 1.5 miles away
- Snowdown Station, 2.3 miles away
Around Adisham House
- H: Adisham 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 Adisham House
Where is Adisham House located?
Adisham House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3LH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Adisham House provide?
Adisham House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Adisham House's CQC rating?
Adisham House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Adisham House provide dementia care?
Yes. Adisham House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Adisham House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Adisham House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Adisham House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Adisham 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. Adisham 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. Adisham 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?
Yes. Yes. Adisham House 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
Adisham 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 Adisham House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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