A 32-bed care home in Whitstable, five minutes from the sea. Residential and respite care in a place that feels like a proper home.
Harbour Court — Family-run residential care in Whitstable since 2005. CQC rated Good.
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Day-to-day support for people who need help with personal care, medication, and meals. We keep things relaxed — there's no rigid timetable. Residents eat when they want, sleep when they want, and spend their time however they choose.
Short breaks from one week to a month. We keep rooms available specifically for this, so we can usually fit people in at fairly short notice. Useful when families need a holiday or a rest from caring.
Some of our residents are physically fine but were living alone and isolated. They come to us for company, not nursing. Regular meals, people to talk to, outings — sometimes that's all someone needs.
We work alongside the local palliative care team so that residents can stay here, in their own room, with the people they know. We're experienced at this and we do it with care and without panic.
Harbour Court was purpose-built, so there are no awkward corridors or converted bedrooms. Every room is a proper size, every bathroom has a walk-in shower, and every window is big enough to let in real light.
The ground floor opens onto a sheltered courtyard garden. The first floor has a sun lounge with views towards the sea on clear days. There's nothing clinical about any of it — think coastal colours, wooden floors, and comfortable furniture.
We don't run a timetable like a school. Some residents like activities — quizzes, painting, music, baking. Others prefer to read the paper, potter in the garden, or just sit and watch the world go by. Both are fine.
We do a weekly trip to the Whitstable seafront when the weather's decent. Fish and chips on the harbour wall is a highlight. On Fridays there's a pub-style social with a drink and live music from a local guitarist.
Our cook Karen has been with us since we opened. She makes everything from scratch — nothing comes out of a packet. There's always a choice at every meal, and if someone doesn't fancy what's on the menu, she'll sort something else.
Most residents eat in the dining room, but if someone wants a tray in their room, that's fine too. It's their home. Sunday roast is a big deal here. Families often come and join in.
"We looked at bigger, flashier homes. But the moment we walked into Harbour Court we could see this was the right place. It's calm, it's clean, and the staff actually seem happy to be there. Dad settled in straight away."— Claire P., daughter of resident
We're on a quiet residential street, five minutes' walk from the high street and ten minutes from the seafront. Close enough to walk to the shops but away from the tourist crowds.
We'd love to show you around. Drop in anytime between 9am and 6pm, or give us a call and we'll arrange a time that works.
Harbour Court, Sea Wall Lane,
Whitstable, Kent CT5 2BP