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Harrier Lodge

Trusted to care in Whitstable, Kent

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Harrier Lodge

Welcome to Harrier Lodge

Harrier Lodge care home in Whitstable, Kent, provides high-quality nursing, residential, short-term respite and specialist dementia care in stunning surroundings.

Known as a ‘home for life’, when a loved one’s needs may change, our skilled and experienced team are here to support throughout with a tailored care plan. We also offer expert nursing dementia care and sympathetic end of life care, allowing you to focus on what really matters.

Our Whitstable care home has been designed to enable residents to enjoy a fantastic quality of life. There’s a range of luxury facilities including a café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon. There are an array of beautifully furnished lounges and outside there are stunning gardens to explore.

The bedrooms at Harrier Lodge are beautifully furnished with private, en-suite facilities. Couples’ suites are also available, and residents are welcome to bring personal items to make their room feel more like home. 

Harrier Lodge is officially a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ accredited care home, recognising our best practice and highest standards of care for the Armed Forces community.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

Thanet Way
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 3FS

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CQC Rating
Good
Availability
Open to new residents
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Key facts summary
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Contract summary
Free event

Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations - free event at Harrier Lodge

Join us on Thursday 26th March, 2pm - 3.30pm, as we explore how to communicate more effectively with people living with dementia. Learn simple, practical ways to stay connected - helping to build understanding, ease frustration, and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.

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Staying connected: A guide to dementia-friendly conversations - free event at Harrier Lodge
Free event

Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis - free event at Harrier Lodge

Listen to dementia specialist Barbara Stephens share insights into how your journey with dementia might unfold, following a diagnosis and how to live positively with dementia, on Tuesday 10th February, 2pm - 4pm.

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Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis - free event at Harrier Lodge
Free event

Friendship café - free event at Harrier Lodge

Join us at Harrier Lodge care home for our monthly friendship café on the first Wednesday of every month, 10am-11.30am.

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Friendship café - free event at Harrier Lodge
Free event

Dementia friendly cinema club - free event at Harrier Lodge

Our cinema club offers a safe, social and supportive environment for you and your loved one, every third Friday of the month, 10am – 12pm.

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Dementia friendly cinema club - free event at Harrier Lodge
Free event

Veterans breakfast club - free event at Harrier Lodge

Join us on the every second Tuesday of the month, 8am-10am, for a delicious breakfast in our café, meet members of your local community who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces.

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Veterans breakfast club - free event at Harrier Lodge

Have a look around our home

At Harrier Lodge we have an array of facilities for residents to enjoy. Enjoy freshly-baked cakes in our café, or put your feet up in our comfy cinema room.

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Life at our home

When your loved one joins us, we get to know their personality, life story, interests and preferences, and then create care and lifestyle plans that are tailored to their unique needs. We want to know every detail, so that we can be sure we’re caring for your loved one in the way they want, and supporting them to enjoy activities and experiences they love.

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  • Activities room
  • Bowling green
  • Cafe
  • Church Services
  • Cinema room
  • Couple's suites
  • Garden
  • Garden view rooms
  • Hair and beauty salon
  • Local shops nearby
  • Lounge area
  • Minibus for outings
  • Namaste room
  • Pub/ bar
  • Seaview rooms
  • Shop
Life at our home
Life at our home
Life at our home

Care at our home

At Harrier Lodge we care for residents with a wide range of needs. We always assess each prospective resident before they join us and will work with you, your loved one and their healthcare team to provide the care they need.

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Care at Harrier Lodge

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

  • Alternative therapies
  • Chiropody
  • Dentist
  • District nursing team
  • Movement therapy
  • Namaste care
  • Occupational therapy
  • Optician
  • Pharmacy service
  • Physiotherapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Speech and language therapy

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

Meet the team

The dedicated and experienced team at Harrier Lodge will provide your loved one with care that is completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes. 

 

The team and I consider it a huge privilege to care for older people and are proud that their families trust us to care for them. 

This is a lovely friendly and happy home, with a great family atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you here soon. 

Susan Simmonds
Home Manager

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Introducing Harrier Lodge

How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Harrier Lodge care home.

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Schoolchildren join Whitstable care home for journey into Christmas past

Schoolchildren join Whitstable care home for journey into Christmas past

Old festive traditions have come to life at a care home in Whitstable, where residents welcomed a local school for a day of seasonal activities.

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

Care UK expands portfolio with new management responsibilities

Care UK is growing, which will see the organisation ending 2025 with new opportunities in the sector.

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Care UK recognised with two wins at Caring UK Awards

Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning two awards at the prestigious Caring UK Awards ceremony.

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at Harrier Lodge care home.

I've always been thankful for the standard of communication from the home and the responsiveness of the team. I'm always informed if something happens with my loved one and they will call from time to time just to ask if there is anything I would like to discuss with them. They are always friendly and they seem to genuinely want to do the best they can for my family. 

Relative of a resident, July 2025

The facilities in the home and the activities provided for residents are truly outstanding, they enable the residents to live fulfilling lives. Really, it's more like a hotel than a care home!

Relative of a resident, July 2025

The care team exercises great patience! They are very flexible in their approach to care, and they understand how to support people living with dementia. They always seem to be in good spirits, they demonstrate a good sense of humour and they know how to approach each individual resident in an appropriate way.

Relative of a resident, July 2025
Veteran Friendly Framework accredited

Veteran Friendly Framework accredited

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Caring UK Awards 2025 winner - Best Initiative in Care Award

Caring UK Awards 2025 winner - Best Initiative in Care Award

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National Care Awards 2025 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Care Awards 2025 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

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Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

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Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Great British Care Awards 2025 Highly commended - Care Employer Award

Great British Care Awards 2025 Highly commended - Care Employer Award

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Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

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NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

Leaders in Care Awards 2025 winner - Sustainability in Care Homes Award (Wildlife Garden Project)

Leaders in Care Awards 2025 winner - Sustainability in Care Homes Award (Wildlife Garden Project)

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National Association of Care Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Leadership Team of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Leadership Team of the Year

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LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Excellence in Sustainability in Social Care

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Excellence in Sustainability in Social Care

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LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

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Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2025 finalist - Recruitment Team Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2025 finalist - Recruitment Team Award

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

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Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 winner - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 winner - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Care Home Awards 2025 High Commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities - 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

Care Home Awards 2025 High Commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities - 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

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Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Sustainability Initiative - 'Wildlife Gardens Project'

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Sustainability Initiative - 'Wildlife Gardens Project'

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

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Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

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Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

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Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

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Your next steps

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Your next steps
Your next steps
Your next steps

Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

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Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

If your loved one is irritable or upset, it’s often a sign that they’re struggling or that something feels too much for them. Taking time to put yourself in...
Staying connected guide

Staying connected guide

Care UK's guide for communicating with people living with dementia
How understanding your loved one’s dementia helps communication

How understanding your loved one’s dementia helps communication

Every person’s experience of dementia is unique. Learning about the different types of dementia and how a person may communicate differently due to the...

Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - Wingham, Canterbury
  • Belmont House and Gardens - Throwley, Faversham
  • Herne Bay Pier  - Herne Bay, Kent
  • Tankerton Beach - Kent
Trips and outings
Trips and outings
Trips and outings

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FAQs

Harrier Lodge offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: cafe, garden, activities room, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, pub/ bar, library, shop, minibus for outings and church services.

The CQC overall rating for Harrier Lodge is "Good".

Harrier Lodge offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Whitstable, Kent.

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