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The Chase

53 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NH

Residential care home · 31 beds · Purelake (Chase)

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,500
CQC rating
Inadequate
July 2026
Beds
31
residential
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About The Chase

The Chase is a residential care home in Canterbury, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 31 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Purelake (Chase). The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated The Chase 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.

The Chase 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 The Chase include The Beeches Residential Home, Willow Tree Lodge and L'Arche Kent The Rainbow. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Inadequate (July 2026)
Council area
Kent
Read the full CQC inspection report

Fees

The Chase has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care.

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Common questions about The Chase

How much does The Chase cost?

The Chase has not published its fees. Care homes in Kent typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for The Chase?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Chase Inadequate in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Chase provide nursing care?

No. The Chase is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Chase offer dementia care?

Yes. The Chase is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Chase have?

The Chase is registered for up to 31 residents.

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