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Highfield Care Home
Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, CT4 5DX — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Highfield Care Home was rated
Rating published 28/05/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 34 bedsRegistered capacity
- KentCouncil for care funding
- 01227 831941Care home's own number
- Care UKOperator
- 1st February 2023Registered since
Care offered
Care types at Highfield Care Home
Serving Canterbury, Kent, Highfield Care Home offers Nursing and Dementia care, and has been registered with the CQC since 1st February 2023.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Highfield Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Highfield Care Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published May 2026.
What types of care does Highfield Care Home provide?
Highfield Care Home provides Nursing and Dementia care.
How many beds does Highfield Care Home have?
Highfield Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission for 34 beds.
Does Highfield Care Home provide care for people with Dementia?
Highfield Care Home does provide care for people with Dementia.
Which local authority does Highfield Care Home come under?
Highfield Care Home comes under Kent, the council that carries out care needs assessments and decides on council funding for care there.