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Lark View Care Home in Canterbury

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Lark View Care Home and the Canterbury Area

Located in the charming and historic city of Canterbury, Kent, Lark View Care Home provides a variety of specialist care services for older people, including Residential Care and Nursing Care, as well as Specialist Dementia Care for up to 64 residents since its opening in early 2023. Canterbury is situated in the Southeast of England and is ideally located for residents and their loved ones to make the most of what this beautiful part of the country has to offer.

We believe that all of our residents should be able to live a rich and fulfilled life at our purpose built home, and in addition to our comprehensive facilities and social interaction opportunities, our Activities Team ensures that every day is filled with diversity and choice, including an active and abundant social life. An ever-changing program is offered and includes accessible activities such as arts and crafts, games, entertainment, and trips to local attractions. We want our residents to continue with their favourite pastimes as well as explore new interests; from sing-alongs to quizzes and pet therapy, each activity organised by our passionate team is carefully thought out to motivate and engage everyone.

Our residential care home in Canterbury is situated in a quiet yet central location for our residents and those close to them to enjoy some quality time together outside of the home. Whether it’s a day trip out in nature, a walking adventure in the North Downs, a food trip sampling delicious Kentish fare, or the buzz of a local event, there is an abundance of adventures, ready to be explored and ready for visitors to make their own Canterbury tales.

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View of Canterbury castle

Considerate & Comprehensive Care 

Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff take great pride in delivering exceptional personal and medical care while always respecting privacy and dignity. We work closely with residents and their loved ones to assess and adapt the care provided to meet individual needs as they change over time. All of this happens within a warm and secure environment equipped with innovative and specialised equipment for optimal comfort and results. Our highly trained and motivated team is committed to upholding the highest standards of person-centred care. Friends and family of residents can take comfort in knowing that our teams prioritise and value providing considerate and comprehensive elderly care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Who is our home suitable for?

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

Please call us to discuss your care needs

Nursing Care in Canterbury

We provide Nursing Care to residents in need of continuous medical assistance and personal care or those requiring end of life care. Our compassionate and highly trained staff are well-prepared to offer assistance to individuals with high-dependency needs, long-term illnesses, and physical disabilities. In our nursing home, each resident is assigned a dedicated key nurse who invests time in comprehending their distinct needs and preferences, guaranteeing the delivery of top-quality personalised care that aligns with their individualised care plan.

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Dementia Care in Canterbury

We are delighted to provide Specialised Dementia Care for residents living with dementia, offering them a nurturing and supportive environment to ensure their comfort and well-being. Our dedicated team is extensively trained in delivering specialised dementia care, and we remain committed to ongoing staff training at Lark View Care Home to ensure that our team possesses the latest knowledge and expertise in dementia care.

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Residential Care in Canterbury

Our residential home offers support to residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regardless of the level of assistance our residents need, they can always rely on us for exceptional residential care and support. Each resident who enters our home has a care plan tailored exclusively to their individual needs. Residents can continue to enjoy the activities they love every day in our luxury home. Whether you enjoy watching films in our cinema room or getting pampered in our beauty salon, we have something for everybody at Lark View.

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Respite Care in Canterbury

For individuals who are in need of a temporary stay will benefit from respite care. This could be for a few weeks or several months, or until someone feels ready to go back to their normal routine. A person who is recovering from a fall or illness may seek this care service, as well as carers who need a break from their caregiving duties. Just like with our other types of care, a pre-admission evaluation will be carried out so that the correct level of care is given at all times. It is also suitable for those looking for a trial period before moving in on a permanent basis.

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What is the Best Type of Care for You or Your Loved One?

At Lark View Care Home, we understand the challenges people face when selecting a residential care home or nursing home and determining the right care option for them. We invite prospective residents and their loved ones for consultations to ensure that we can meet their precise medical and personal requirements and provide guidance while addressing any questions they may have. This person-centred approach continues as new residents have individualised care plans created for them, which are continually monitored and adjusted as their care needs change.

Residents and their loved ones can rely on receiving excellent, first-class care at Lark View Care Home around the clock. Our top priority is ensuring the physical and mental well-being of our residents. Our compassionate and dedicated staff take great pride in offering person-centred care that fosters each customer’s independence, self-assurance, and happiness while respecting their dignity and privacy. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere at our purpose built home, and our Activities Coordinators ensure that each day is filled with a variety of options for an active and social lifestyle, providing residents with everything they need to live life on their terms.

Lark View Care Home collaborates closely with the Care Quality Commission to ensure that we consistently provide the highest standards of care to our residents at our nursing home.

What’s Local to Lark View Care Home? 

Famous for Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the university city boasts some of England’s finest medieval architecture, including one of its oldest cathedrals. The beautiful, historic city is less than an hour from London by train, 11 minutes from Lark View Care Home by car, and just 10 minutes from some of Kent’s beautiful beaches. It is the perfect city break for anyone in the mood for wonderful medieval streets, delicious food and drink, and a truly cultural experience.

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Canterbury street leading up to the cathedral

There are endless historical landmarks and cultural adventures awaiting visitors; from the incredible Canterbury Cathedral, which houses the famous shrine of medieval archbishop Thomas Beckett to St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church and make up a a UNESCO heritage site. Those wanting to soak up as much history as possible should also head to the award-winning Canterbury Tales attraction, where the sights, sounds and smells of Chaucer’s medieval England are recreated. The Canterbury Tales visitor attraction is the only attraction in the UK dedicated to this famous piece of English literature and is an essential addition to any Canterbury itinerary.

Families can spend a day or two exploring Howletts Wild Animal Park. Set in 90 acres of beautiful parkland, the kids will love a trip to this animal park which is home to exotic and endangered species including gorillas, lions, tigers and elephants. Family days don’t end there, with Whitstable just ten minutes from Canterbury, you can find bohemian seaside town, famous for its oysters and shingle beaches. This charming port has been dubbed the Pearl of Kent, and is brimming with seafood restaurants, picturesque lanes, artisanal bakeries, boutique shops and art galleries and can be enjoyed by young and old.

For those wanting to catch up with their nearest and dearest in a laid back setting, Whitefriars offers plenty of big brands, and the likes of the Kings Mile and the Cathedral Quarter boasting some fantastic independent and boutique shops, it’s the perfect spot for a little retail therapy and catch up’s over coffee. A flagship Fenwicks store is the heart of the centre and with the town’s busy bus stop just behind it, it makes nipping into the shops a lot easier. With a bus stop on Strangers Lane, just a 3 minute walk from Lark View Care Home, residents can reach the city centre in under 20 minutes.

Canterbury Cathedral

Life at Lark View Care Home

Contact Us

Lark View Care Home
Cockering Road
Thanington
Canterbury
CT1 3UR

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