Chaucer House Care Home in Canterbury

What’s it like at Chaucer House care home?

At Chaucer House, our passionate and dedicated staff work hard to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. Chaucer House staff put the health and well-being of the residents at the heart of everything they do. The team of qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual needs of the residents and provides residential, nursing and dementia care for 60 residents.

The modern and luxurious design of our Canterbury care home provides well-equipped, bright lounges and ensuite bedrooms to support person-centred care in which residents enjoy activities and socialise with other residents and staff. As a testament to our unique approach, Chaucer House has recently been recognised in property firm, Knight Frank’s, Luxury Care Home Guide 2020.

At the heart of the home is our philosophy of care, the Eden Alternative (Awarded Foundation), where staff encourage social interaction and engagement to work towards the eradication of loneliness and boredom.

Facilities & fun at our Canterbury care home

We have an impressive range of facilities which include the beauty salon where you can treat yourself to a new hairstyle or beauty treatment, a cinema room for residents and their families to enjoy a movie, and a playroom with toys for the younger visitors to the home! There are communal tablets available for residents wanting to browse the internet or communicate with loved ones through email or video.

Residents of Chaucer House care home in Canterbury can visit the pretty gardens to while away a peaceful afternoon, or join in with the daily programme of activities throughout the home. The minibus also gives residents the opportunity for day trips out to local places of interest.

There is a visitor cabin on the grounds of Chaucer House care home, available for families to use to meet their loved ones safely in a warm and friendly outdoor environment.

Practical support at Chaucer House

When it comes to practical things like washing, we’ve got it covered. All laundry is included and managed by the home domestic team but, should residents wish to continue independently with daily tasks, such as cleaning and laundry, there’s always practical support available from staff to do so.

All meals are nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared, and cooked at our care home. What’s more, the catering team are always on hand to meet any dietary requirements or requests that our residents require.

Our Canterbury care home also offers a respite care service that gives family carers or caregivers the chance to have a break from caring, go on holiday, or simply have some well-earned time off.

What’s near our Canterbury care home?

Planning to visit your family member who is a resident at Chaucer House? Want to explore the local area or take your loved one on a day trip? Our Canterbury care home is just a stone’s throw from a bustling and charming historic city filled with numerous transport links, places to eat, attractions, and amenities, such as libraries, healthcare centres, dentists, and specialist retailers.

– Spend an afternoon exploring the iconic Canterbury Cathedral and grounds.

– Indulge in some retail therapy on the High Street with well-known retailers like Marks & Spencer, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Mountain Warehouse, and so many more.

– Explore the historic city on foot or by bus. Canterbury Shopmobility have electric and manual wheelchairs for rent should you require those.

– Visit The Canterbury Tales museum (and find out why we’re called Chaucer House care home!)

– Attend a live performance at The Marlowe Theatre.

– Explore the exhibition and curiosities at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge.

News

Keep up to date with the latest happenings at our care home in Canterbury by following our blog. From events and recruitment to maintenance work, we aim to keep all of our residents, their families, and prospective residents in the loop.