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Lanfranc Gardens, Off Summerhill, Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 8NJ
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09 February 2024
My dad spent 6 months at the Old Rectory and we were very happy with the staff and management, It is a tough job and all the staff are extremely kind and caring. It is a lovely care home because it is small and personal. We get to know the carers and management over the 6 months and feel comfortable leaving dad in their care.
18 September 2023
My mother has lived at the Old Rectory since April. She was adamant that she was not going to live in a home but now says: "I'm very happy living here. All the staff are so kind and look after me very well. The food is very good." She has now relaxed and she is enjoying her time at the Old Rectory. As a family, we are delighted and also appreciate the way the staff care about not only Mum but all of us. Mum's contentment is a relief to us all. Well done Old Rectory.
15 August 2023
My aunt has been at The Old Rectory nearly six months now. The tone was set even before my aunt moved in when the then Manager and Deputy Manager came out to visit my aunt in the hospital facility she was in at the time. They established a real connection with my aunt during that visit, which made a favourable impression on her and meant that she looked forward to moving in when a place became available. The Old Rectory is small, homely, light and airy. On the whole the food is good, plentiful and served at regular times. For me the home’s greatest resource is its staff. That is what I see in terms of the stability of its regular core, a number of whom have been there for some time. They are kind, helpful and welcoming of visitors at any time. More importantly, my aunt perceives them as kind and that is the most important quality for her. From what I can see the new Manager has continued what was working well before. There has always been an air of calm about the place.
24 July 2023
The Old Rectory Retirement Home is an attractive period House set in splendid grounds near Canterbury. The rooms are bright and airy and the establishment is spotlessly maintained by a kind, attentive and patiently good-humoured team led by the Home Manager and the previous Home Manager. My late father could not have been better cared for and made to feel more at home in such a way that his last months were enriched despite a gradual decline in health due to chronic maladies. When Dad first arrived at The Old Rectory he told us it felt like ‘being in a 5 Star hotel.’ My family had no doubt he would be well looked after and indeed he was. The high standards of cleanliness, the excellent quality of the food and above all the constant support of an efficient, diligent team are praiseworthy. We thank you all and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending The Old Rectory Retirement Home.
24 January 2017
Having moved my mother from a larger residential home, we have found The Old Rectory to have a warm and homely atmosphere. The staff are very caring and are encouraged to interact with the residents. This leads to a better understanding of the resident's needs and preferences. Activities are available for residents if they wish to join in. The front door can be opened by residents if they wish to go out, hence my mark of good as opposed to excellent for security.
Latest Reviews for The Old Rectory Retirement Home
09 February 2024
My dad spent 6 months at the Old Rectory and we were very happy with the staff and management, It is a tough job and all the staff are extremely kind and caring. It is a lovely care home because it is small and personal. We get to know the carers and management over the 6 months and feel comfortable leaving dad in their care.
18 September 2023
My mother has lived at the Old Rectory since April. She was adamant that she was not going to live in a home but now says: "I'm very happy living here. All the staff are so kind and look after me very well. The food is very good." She has now relaxed and she is enjoying her time at the Old Rectory. As a family, we are delighted and also appreciate the way the staff care about not only Mum but all of us. Mum's contentment is a relief to us all. Well done Old Rectory.
15 August 2023
My aunt has been at The Old Rectory nearly six months now. The tone was set even before my aunt moved in when the then Manager and Deputy Manager came out to visit my aunt in the hospital facility she was in at the time. They established a real connection with my aunt during that visit, which made a favourable impression on her and meant that she looked forward to moving in when a place became available. The Old Rectory is small, homely, light and airy. On the whole the food is good, plentiful and served at regular times. For me the home’s greatest resource is its staff. That is what I see in terms of the stability of its regular core, a number of whom have been there for some time. They are kind, helpful and welcoming of visitors at any time. More importantly, my aunt perceives them as kind and that is the most important quality for her. From what I can see the new Manager has continued what was working well before. There has always been an air of calm about the place.
24 July 2023
The Old Rectory Retirement Home is an attractive period House set in splendid grounds near Canterbury. The rooms are bright and airy and the establishment is spotlessly maintained by a kind, attentive and patiently good-humoured team led by the Home Manager and the previous Home Manager. My late father could not have been better cared for and made to feel more at home in such a way that his last months were enriched despite a gradual decline in health due to chronic maladies. When Dad first arrived at The Old Rectory he told us it felt like ‘being in a 5 Star hotel.’ My family had no doubt he would be well looked after and indeed he was. The high standards of cleanliness, the excellent quality of the food and above all the constant support of an efficient, diligent team are praiseworthy. We thank you all and we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending The Old Rectory Retirement Home.
24 January 2017
Having moved my mother from a larger residential home, we have found The Old Rectory to have a warm and homely atmosphere. The staff are very caring and are encouraged to interact with the residents. This leads to a better understanding of the resident's needs and preferences. Activities are available for residents if they wish to join in. The front door can be opened by residents if they wish to go out, hence my mark of good as opposed to excellent for security.