The Chase
53 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NH
Residential care home · 31 beds · Purelake (Chase)

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,470
- CQC rating
- Inadequate
- July 2026
- Beds
- 31
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £76,440 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,940 a week
The typical live-in carer near Kent, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £350 a week less, £18,200 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,585 a week less than two places.
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 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 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 The Chase include The Beeches Residential Home, Willow Tree Lodge and L'Arche Kent The Rainbow, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Purelake (Chase) Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Inadequate (July 2026)
- Council area
- Kent
- Town
- Canterbury
The Chase: Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found safe, kind care and better medicines and checks, but only two areas were assessed.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Chase 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 The Chase
How much does The Chase cost?
The Chase 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 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.
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.”
“Irene was a very kind and empathetic carer who knew just the right words to say to put a smile on my face.”
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.
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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Canterbury
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