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Timeless Care in Historic Canterbury

Harbledown Lodge is a 49-room care home set in a stunning Georgian Manor built in 1825, beaming with unique character and charm, the home enjoys 50 acres of beautiful Kent countryside around it. Harbledown Lodge features a grand dining and drawing room with historical ambiance and in addition, social lounges, activities, and relaxation rooms that are spacious and light providing residents the perfect environment to relax and socialise. Residents can also enjoy the views of the extensive manicured lawns and seasonal flower beds, with accessible and secure sections of the garden ideal for relaxing in or partaking in gardening activities. 

The home is near the Historical City of Canterbury with several landmarks such as the Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine’s Abbey and the River Stour passing through Canterbury. There are also plenty of great opportunities for residents to be involved in the local community as the home has close links with schools, churches and arts and cultural projects.  

Facilities

  • Garden

  • Hair Salon

  • Terrace

  • Dining Room

  • Lounge Room

  • Quiet Room

  • Television

  • Family Room

  • Wifi

  • Pet Friendly

  • Lift Access

  • Parking

  • Wheelchair Access

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Amenities

  • Bus Station

  • Supermarket

  • Pharmacy

  • Dentist

  • Doctor

  • Hospital

  • Park

  • Shop

  • Train Station

  • Bar

  • Bank

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Upper Harbledown, London Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9AP

01227 458116

Care Types

  • Day Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Respite Care

Inclusive Fees

Our fees are all-inclusive, so you get the best in care and support – for just one single fee.

Care

  • 24-hour personalised care
  • GP support
  • Physiotherapy assessments

Accommodation

  • Fully furnished rooms (En-suite on request)
  • Housekeeping
  • Utilities & council tax
  • Laundry

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
  • Drinks including wine and house alcohol
  • Tailored menus and meal plans

Entertainment

  • Tailored entertainment & activities
  • TV license
  • Access to recreational facilities
  • Telephone line rental & UK calls
  • WIFI and internet services
  • Local outings

Our care fees vary based on the level of care required and will be determined following a comprehensive care assessment completed before admission. 

The following fees are indicative for self-funded clients. 

  • Residential Care from £1,600
  • Dementia Care from £1,600
  • Nursing Care from £1,600
  • Respite Care from £1,600

Life at Harbledown Lodge

Life at Harbledown Lodge is engaging, relaxing, and full of variety, with residents taking part in stimulating activities like board games, jigsaw puzzles, card games, word searches, and spot-the-difference challenges, while regular cinema days and pampering sessions bring comfort and entertainment. From lively bingo and exercise with music to colouring therapy and personalised music choices, each day is thoughtfully planned to ensure joy, connection, and well-being for all. 

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Meet the Team

Careers

Meet the dedicated team who make delivering exceptional care to our residents possible.

Sreeja Saimon

Registered Manager

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I am a registered nurse and manager, having joined this company in March 2008. My career started as a senior care assistant and from there, I built up my career. I have completed my management course and also done the exams to achieve my NMC pin as a registered nurse in UK. My personal experience in caring helped me to care for others, understanding their needs and providing support, and making personal connections with families which makes a positive impact to improve the care. My managerial experience helped me to take on challenges and get opportunities to learn and grow.

Lethi Damodaran Nair

Deputy Manager

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I qualified and enrolled as a registered nurse in 1991 in India. Later, on, I moved to UK in 2005 and started my career as a senior carer in a learning disability care home. Then, I moved to Harbledown Lodge as a senior carer. I enrolled as a registered nurse in the UK in 2011 and started as deputy manager at Haydon Mayer care home. I was runner up for the Kent Nurse Award in 2017, mainly for making a change in people's life by enabling them to recover and regain their strength for those who were admitted on assessment beds. In between, I nurtured my clinical experience in stroke care and trained on critically ill patients while working at stroke units at Kent and Canterbury hospital.

Shiju Joseph

Head Chef

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I am qualified as Head Chef at the Harbledown Nursing Home, where I have proudly worked since 2018. This job marks the first in my experience in the care sector, where previously I worked at a hotel as a chef for 20 years. I take great pride in making nutritious meals tailored to each dietary needs of the elderly residents, ensuring that they all enjoy their food. My passion for cooking is matched by my commitment to delivering high standards of care through food.
The staff have been exceptional in their care for my mother. I can be safe in the knowledge that she is receiving the best care, is safe but is also happy. It is very pleasing to see the interactions between my mother and her carers, where you can see genuine warmth between them.

Son of Resident

My overall experience was extremely positive. I have not seen my nan that happy in a long while. She has seemed to get her personality back since her first fall. She expressed how lovely the staff were and how nice the food was! She seemed extremely content which was very reassuring.

Granddaughter of Resident