Chaucer House

Chaucer House is a nursing home in Canterbury, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Avante Care & Support, which operates 12 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2020.

At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Chaucer House Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Chaucer House has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Chaucer House include Willow Tree Lodge, The Beeches Residential Home and The Chase. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.