Elizabeth House
Elizabeth House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent (CT3 4DD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Elizabeth House
Elizabeth House is a residential care home in Canterbury. We support older people, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, as well as younger adults and people affected by alcohol or drug misuse. Respite stays are available too. Supporting a mixed group under one roof means we cannot run the home to a single pattern, and we do not try. What we aim for is a place where people are taken as they come and where support is built around the individual. Some residents need a very structured day. Others need the opposite, plenty of freedom and somewhere stable to come back to. We work without judgement. People who have struggled with alcohol or drugs often arrive expecting to be treated as a problem to be managed, and that is not our approach. The same goes for people with a long history of mental ill health. With dementia, familiar faces and a steady rhythm do most of the work, and we treat distress as something with a cause rather than as behaviour to be quietened. Respite stays give family carers a break and can offer somebody breathing space during a difficult period. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please come and visit Elizabeth House and ask us anything.
Care provided at Elizabeth House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Substance misuse support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 September 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Elizabeth House compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 22 places. Smaller than 35 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
- 14 September 2019. 44 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2016. 24 of the 54 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 54 homes, 35 offer dementia care.
- 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 Elizabeth House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 March 2016, so 10 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 4 August 2026.
- Run by
- Cooper Tarry Partners LLP, 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 Elizabeth 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, 9 miles away
It is about 9 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
- Sturry Surgery, 3.3 miles away
- Park Surgery, 4.5 miles away
- Ash Surgery, 4.6 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Wingham Dental Practice, 3.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Anele de Novo Dental Practice, 3.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Sturry Dental Practice, 3.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Hollytree Pharmacy, 3.2 miles away
- Hollytree Pharmacy, 3.4 miles away
- Hollytree Pharmacy, 3.7 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Sturry Station, 3.7 miles away
- Herne Bay Station, 4.5 miles away
- Minster Station, 5.1 miles away
Around Elizabeth House
- H: Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth House
Where is Elizabeth House located?
Elizabeth House is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Elizabeth House provide?
Elizabeth House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Younger adults care, Substance misuse support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Elizabeth House's CQC rating?
Elizabeth House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 September 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Elizabeth House provide dementia care?
Yes. Elizabeth House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Elizabeth House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Elizabeth House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Elizabeth House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Elizabeth 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. Elizabeth 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. Elizabeth 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. Elizabeth 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
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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