The Old Rectory Retirement Home
The Old Rectory Retirement Home is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent (CT2 8NJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Old Rectory Retirement Home
The Old Rectory Retirement Home provides residential care in Canterbury for older people, along with shorter respite stays. We are a straightforward sort of place. There is no elaborate philosophy behind what we do beyond looking after people properly and letting them get on with their lives. The care covers help with washing and dressing, prompting and administering medication, meals cooked on the premises, support with mobility, and somebody always about if a person needs them. People choose how much they want to join in. Some are in the lounge from breakfast onwards and some prefer their own room with the door propped open, and neither choice earns any remark from us. The point of a home is that you can live in it the way you want to. Canterbury is home for most of the people living here, and we keep those connections going with trips out, visitors and a good deal of flexibility about when family can come. They can come whenever they like. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Please ring us if you would like to look round.
Care provided at The Old Rectory Retirement Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 January 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How The Old Rectory Retirement Home compares in Canterbury
Measured against the 54 care homes for older people registered in Canterbury. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 20 places. Smaller than 36 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
- 3 January 2020. 42 of the 54 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- March 2025. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 6 of the 54 have 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.3 miles: Depot Adj Hall Place Harbledown Bypass Harbledown Kent. Application for a 72 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 11 November 2025. Decision pending.
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 The Old Rectory Retirement Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 5 March 2025, so 1 year.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 7 October 2026.
- Run by
- Axiom Rectory 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 The Old Rectory Retirement 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
- William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 11.5 miles away
It is about 11.5 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
- University Medical Centre, 1 mile away
- Canterbury Health Centre, 1.3 miles away
- Northgate Medical Practice, 1.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- A1 Dental Surgery, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- St Dunstan's Dental Practice, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Castle Street Dental Practice, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Prx Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Boots, 0.8 miles away
- Morrisons Pharmacy, 0.8 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Canterbury West Station, 0.8 miles away
- Canterbury East Station, 1 mile away
- Chartham Station, 2.4 miles away
Around The Old Rectory Retirement Home
- H: The Old Rectory Retirement 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 The Old Rectory Retirement Home
Where is The Old Rectory Retirement Home located?
The Old Rectory Retirement Home is a residential care home in Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8NJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Old Rectory Retirement Home provide?
The Old Rectory Retirement Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Old Rectory Retirement Home's CQC rating?
The Old Rectory Retirement Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 January 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Old Rectory Retirement Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Old Rectory Retirement Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Old Rectory Retirement Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. The Old Rectory Retirement 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. The Old Rectory Retirement 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. The Old Rectory Retirement 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?
No. The Old Rectory Retirement Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
The Old Rectory Retirement 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 The Old Rectory Retirement Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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