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Care homes in Dover

CQC lists 20 care homes in Dover, with 454 beds between them, operated by 16 separate providers. LDC Care Company Ltd runs the most, with 4. CQC has rated 19 of them, and 79% are Good or Outstanding (versus 79% across Kent and 83% across England). 3 hold an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees in Dover at about £1,560 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 11 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Dover House was rated Requires improvement on 31 July 2026.

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Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)

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The short version

  • Good or Outstanding: 15 of the 19 rated care homes, while 4 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement and 1 is not yet rated.
  • Kent council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
  • Rating changes in Kent are checked each day. See what changed recently.
  • Dementia is a registered specialism for 9; 5 have nursing care.

Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Dover", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.

  • 20care homes on the CQC register
  • 79%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
  • 5offer nursing care
  • 6inspected or rated since October 2024

All care homes in Dover, ranked

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

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  1. White Cliffs Lodge

    Dover · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (White Cliffs Lodge)

  2. Avondale Castlemount Lodge

    Dover · Older people, Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Avondale Castlemount Lodge)

  3. Applecroft Care Home

    Dover · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Applecroft Care Home)

  4. Felbrigg House

    Dover · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2023
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  5. Alexander House - Dover

    Dover · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Jan 2023
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  6. United Response - 1 St Alphege Road

    Dover · Mental health conditions

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2019
    Full profile (United Response - 1 St Alphege Road)

  7. Hillbrow

    Dover · Mental health conditions, Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2019
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  8. Chitty Barn

    Dover · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    OutstandingRated Mar 2018
    Full profile (Chitty Barn)

  9. Reddington House

    Dover · Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2017
    Full profile (Reddington House)

  10. Riverlea House

    Dover · Older people

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2019
    Full profile (Riverlea House)

  11. The Glen

    Dover · Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    OutstandingRated Oct 2018
    Full profile (The Glen)

  12. Laureston House Residential Home

    Dover · Dementia, Older people

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    Full profile (Laureston House Residential Home)

  13. Laureston House Residential Home

    Dover · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2019
    Full profile (Laureston House Residential Home)

  14. Little Glen

    Dover · Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    GoodRated May 2018
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  15. Wolverton Court

    Dover · Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    OutstandingRated Jun 2019
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  16. Dover House

    Dover · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (Dover House)

  17. Harmonia Village

    Dover · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Jul 2025Inspected recently
    Full profile (Harmonia Village)

  18. St Stephens Nursing Home

    Dover · Dementia, Older people, Learning disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Requires improvementRated May 2026Inspected recently
    Full profile (St Stephens Nursing Home)

  19. Twyford House

    Dover · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Jul 2022
    Full profile (Twyford House)

  20. Vibrant Care Home Dover

    Dover · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    Full profile (Vibrant Care Home Dover)

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What the numbers say about Dover

3 are rated Outstanding here, out of 18 across Kent. By specialism, 5 of 20 list physical disabilities, 11 of 20 list learning disabilities and 6 of 20 list mental health conditions. The nursing share is 25% here (5 of 20 homes) and 28% across Kent. The newest registration is Laureston House Residential Home, registered with CQC in January 2026. Two-year-old ratings or newer: 30% in Dover, 25% across Kent. Of Dover and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Dover ranks 5th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (70%); Aylesham is highest at 100%. 79% of rated care homes in Dover are Good or Outstanding, compared with 77% of those rated among the 431 we list across Kent. Typical size: 25 beds across Kent, 23 on average in Dover. The oldest current rating dates from November 2017 (Reddington House).

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Dover and the towns around it

Nearby townDistanceTotalGood or Outstanding
Dover–2014
Whitfield1.5 mi105
Hawkinge6.2 mi52
Deal6.8 mi1914
Folkestone6.8 mi3123
Aylesham7.6 mi66

Care home fees in Dover

Average self-funder fees in South East, 2026
Residential care home£1,450 a week
Nursing home£1,695 a week

An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.

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Common questions about care homes in Dover

Which care homes can I choose from in Dover?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 20 care homes in Dover. Of these, 5 provide nursing care and 9 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include White Cliffs Lodge, Avondale Castlemount Lodge and Applecroft Care Home.

What CQC ratings do care homes in Dover have?

Of the 19 that have been rated, 15 (79%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 3 Outstanding, while 4 are rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.

What are typical care home prices in Dover?

Average self-funder fees in South East, 2026: residential care home £1,450 a week; nursing home £1,695 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.

Will Kent council pay for a care home?

Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Kent council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Kent council.

What should I look for when choosing care homes in Dover?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 6 of the 20 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 13 have older reports. Our checklist.

How does Dover compare with nearby towns for care homes?

Nearest towns we cover: Whitfield (1.5 miles): 10, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Hawkinge (6.2 miles): 5, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Deal (6.8 miles): 19, 14 rated Good or Outstanding. Dover itself has 20, 14 of them Good or Outstanding.

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