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Highfield Care Home

Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5DX

Nursing home · 34 beds · Vivendo Care

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,535
CQC rating
Good
May 2026
Beds
34
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Kent
£1,535a week

About £79,820 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,070 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £191 a week less, £9,932 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,715 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Canterbury
39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Highfield Care Home

Highfield Care Home is a nursing home in Canterbury, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 34 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Vivendo Care. The home has been registered since February 2023.

At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated Highfield Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Highfield Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 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 Highfield Care Home include Highland House, Bridge Haven and Footprints. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2023
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2026)
Council area
Kent
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained

The rating history and published reports for Highfield Care Home, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Highfield Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Highfield Care Home

How much does Highfield Care Home cost?

Highfield Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,470 a week for residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Highfield Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Highfield Care Home Good in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Highfield Care Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Highfield Care Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Highfield Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Highfield Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Highfield Care Home have?

Highfield Care Home is registered for up to 34 residents.

Care at home

39 live-in carers within about an hour of Kent

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 33 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“Always on time and with a lovely smile for my mum. Theresa is kind and sensitive to my mum's needs.”
Anthea D., about Theresa L.
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
Winnie N., about Irene N.
See live-in carers near KentProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Canterbury

Highland House, Canterbury

Highland House

Canterbury, CT3 · 1.4 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Canterbury

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

39 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Kent
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Bridge Haven, Canterbury

Bridge Haven

Canterbury, CT4 · 2.0 km · 53 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAvante Care & Support
Fee not published
Area typical £1,470 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week