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Browse 30 Dover (Kent) Older Person Care Homes

  • Avg. Review Score 9.3
  • Total 1,332 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,402 per week
Bradfield Residential Home
Hawksdown Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7PW
5.9 miles from centre of Dover
9.9105 Reviews
Bradfield Residential Home
Bradfield Residential Home
"My mother has been a resident at Bradfield for over 2 years. The home is bright and airy with plenty of space. The staff are consistently..."Read all 105 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 37 rooms

Bradfield Residential Care Home is a family-owned and managed care home in Deal, Kent, established in 1995. For over 30 years, the home has provided high-quality residential care in a warm, welcoming... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Generals Meadow
St Clare Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7PY
6 miles from centre of Dover
9.948 Reviews
Generals Meadow
Generals Meadow
"My mother has been living at Generals Meadow since February 2025. I cannot praise the Manager and Care Staff enough. The care is first..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 19 rooms

Generals Meadow is a family-owned and operated residential care home, established in 1985, offering a warm, welcoming and genuinely homely environment for up to 19 residents. The home provides full-time... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
St Winifreds Care Centre
236 London Road, Deal CT14 9PP
6.9 miles from centre of Dover
9.9111 Reviews
Nellsar Care Homes
St Winifreds Care Centre
"My husband has been here since middle of May 2026. He always looks clean, and happy. He is very well looked after. The nursing care is..."Read all 111 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 59 rooms

Group/Owner Nellsar Care Homes

Located in the picturesque seaside town of Deal in Kent, St Winifreds is a residential and general nursing care home providing specialist care for older people, including those with a diagnosis of dementia.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Grange Care Home
22 Cornwallis Avenue, Folkestone CT19 5JB
7.2 miles from centre of Dover
9.956 Reviews
The Grange Care Home
The Grange Care Home
"My dad was adamant that he didn't want to go into any care home, but had to because of building work being done in his house. Staff and..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 28 rooms

Group/Owner Ashwood Healthcare Ltd

The Grange is a residential Care Home and is located in Folkestone, within a very attractive and quaint area. It is close to the Town Centre and nearby amenities includes the famous Leas, a raised cliff... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Folkestone Care Centre
52-56 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone CT20 2NB
7.3 miles from centre of Dover
9.889 Reviews
Folkestone Care Centre
Folkestone Care Centre
"I have no adverse criticism of the care home whatsoever. I have attended three of their garden events this year. The V.E.event was..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,725 / weekSize 110 rooms

Group/Owner Opus Care Ltd

The Folkestone Care Centre offers high quality nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential care. The home has modern features and staff do their utmost to improve, sustain and enhance their... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Walmer Care Centre
8/10 Marine Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DN
7.3 miles from centre of Dover
9.8101 Reviews
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
Walmer Care Centre
"Walmer Care Centre has provided a caring and safe environment for Dad. Already I can see such a difference, he is now engaging in..."Read all 101 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Carleton Lodge and Carleton Mead stand side by side, overlooking the busy sea bay, with views all the way to France. The Royal Marines bandstand is on the green a few minutes away and musical concerts... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Alexander House
140/142 Folkestone Road, Dover CT17 9SP
0.7 miles from centre of Dover
9.682 Reviews
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
Alexander House
"The best aspects at Alexander House are its calm atmosphere, residents are relaxed because the staff are respectful, kind, caring and..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 46 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Alexander House is located in the historical town of Dover. Set back from the road these two grand townhouses offer large open social and leisure spaces for service users to relax and socialise. With... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hawkinge House & PAU
Hurricane Way, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7SS
6.8 miles from centre of Dover
9.570 Reviews
Hawkinge House & PAU
Hawkinge House & PAU
"My brother has been in hawkinge house for nearly 2 years and has settled in very well. He's comfortable there , has a nice room and seems..."Read all 70 reviews

from £2,125 / weekSize 177 rooms

Group/Owner Hartford Care Group Ltd

Located in the village of Hawkinge, just outside Folkestone, Hawkinge House is a purpose-built care home designed to provide high-quality care in a comfortable and contemporary setting. The home offers... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Applecroft Nursing Home
Sanctuary Close, River, Dover CT17 0ER
2.2 miles from centre of Dover
9.454 Reviews
Abbey Healthcare
Applecroft Nursing Home
"I would just like to say thank you to everyone on Blossom Unit for the care and support you have given Dad during his time there. One..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 75 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Healthcare

Applecroft Nursing Home takes prides in a service that focuses on great care, providing high quality nursing and dementia care and with their team of high quality carers doing their best to ensure residents... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Woodside Care Home
Whitfield Hill, Temple Ewell, Dover CT16 3BE
2.1 miles from centre of Dover
9.139 Reviews
Charing Healthcare Ltd
Woodside Care Home
"My Mother in Law has been a resident at Woodside care Home for 4 years plus. She is very well cared for, the care team are amazing and tend..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,175 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Charing Healthcare Ltd

Woodside Care Home in Dover provides dementia care for up to 30 residents. The house is arranged over three floors and all rooms have call bells and meet the current standards required. Accommodation... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
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Alandale Residential Home
9 The Drove, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3JB
2.7 miles from centre of Dover
8.918 Reviews
Alandale Residential Home
Alandale Residential Home
"I can honestly say that Alandale is a home that we would highly recommend. The staff are caring, compassionate, supportive and thoughtful...."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,370 / weekSize 35 rooms

Alandale is one of the few remaining family owned and run homes in the Dover area. Clients and their relatives appreciate the extra personal touch which is provided through such an organisation. The... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Ami Group - The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit
196-198 Dover Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7NB
6.3 miles from centre of Dover
9.994 Reviews
"When I came into the home, I was very poorly, but with love from the staff, I am now a normal weight and very healthy. The staff chat to..."Read all 94 reviews

Size 67 rooms

The Knoll Nursing Home is a provider of residential care in Deal in Kent. The home is located within a quiet leafy area but is close by to local amenities and transport links. The home has a good... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
Temple Ewell Nursing Home
Wellington Road, Temple Ewell, Dover CT16 3DB
2.5 miles from centre of Dover
8.735 Reviews
Temple Ewell Nursing Home
Temple Ewell Nursing Home
"I am so pleased with the care my grandmother has received at Temple Ewell Nursing Home. She moved there in March 2025 and had been given..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Crownwood Healthcare Ltd

Temple Ewell Nursing Home is situated in the quiet, picturesque village of Temple Ewell within a short distance to the coastal town of Dover, in the heart of the countryside. The home is practically purpose... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Riverlea House
105b/107 Lower Road, River, Dover CT17 0QY
1.9 miles from centre of Dover
9.719 Reviews
Riverlea House
"Riverlea is a wonderful home. It's light and airy and very clean, it doesn't smell. The carers and cleaners are absolutely brilliant. So..."Read all 19 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Select Healthcare

Staff at Riverlea House aim to provide a service which enables residents to live safely and securely so they come to regard Riverlea House as their own home. Care staff strive to enhance resident lifestyles... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Vicarage Residential Care Home
Vicarage Lane, Tilmanstone, Deal CT14 0JG
6 miles from centre of Dover
9.525 Reviews
Vicarage Residential Care Home
Vicarage Residential Care Home
"My granny has been here since September 2025 and I can honestly say that the service, food, rooms and all staff are amazing!! She has..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 39 rooms

The Old Vicarage Residential Home is registered for thirty-nine service users, who receive care and support by talented professionals adhering to the home's vision of compassionate and understanding care... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Glendale Lodge
Glen Road, Kingsdown, Deal CT14 8BS
5.3 miles from centre of Dover
9.46 Reviews
Glendale Lodge
Glendale Lodge
"I have been visiting Glendale since the 1990's for my grandmother then mother and currently my father. It feels like home and everyone is..."Read all 6 reviews

from £1,395 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner Extrafriend Ltd

Glendale Lodge is a tranquil, bungalow-style care home in the charming village of Kingsdown, surrounded by picturesque farmland. With its peaceful setting just a stone’s throw from the historic fishing... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Harmonia Village
42 Randolph Road, Dover CT17 0FZ
0.9 miles from centre of Dover
9.39 Reviews
Harmonia Village
Harmonia Village
"Staff make you feel welcome, my family member is very well looked after, and the staff treat her like their family member. The home goes..."Read all 9 reviews

from £2,295 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner Graham Care Group

Harmonia Village is a specialised residential facility located in Dover, Kent, designed to accommodate individuals living with dementia. Comprising of six separate houses, Harmonia Village has been... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Whitfield EMI/Residential Home
107 Sandwich Road, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3JP
2.7 miles from centre of Dover
9.339 Reviews
Sai Care Homes
Whitfield EMI/Residential Home
"Overall, the home's atmosphere has been very welcoming, and all the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The manager and deputy..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Sai Care Homes

Whitfield Residential Home is an attractive care home in the quiet village of Whitfield for up to 29 older people who have dementia care needs. The home is on the edge of the countryside with good links... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Hatfield Lodge EMI/Residential Home
1-3 Trinity Gardens, Folkestone CT20 2RP
7.3 miles from centre of Dover
9.140 Reviews
Sai Care Homes
Hatfield Lodge EMI/Residential Home
"After 62 years together it was and is very painful to be parted. I was concerned to entrust my wife to someone else. My wife has taken time..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner Sai Care Homes

Hatfield Lodge is an elegant residential care home for up to 34 people who have dementia care needs; referrals for older people without dementia are also considered. Hatfield Lodge is located close to... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Tudor Lodge EMI/Residential Home
18/20 Manor Road, Folkestone CT20 2SA
7 miles from centre of Dover
8.849 Reviews
Sai Care Homes
Tudor Lodge EMI/Residential Home
"I go every week to visit a family friend. Staff are wonderful and always happy and pleasant when they greet you at the door. I always..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Sai Care Homes

Tudor Lodge is an attractive home located in the centre of Folkestone. The home is conveniently situated close to The Leas with beautiful sea views and seaside walks. The home specialises in providing... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Dover House
57 Coombe Valley Road, Dover CT17 0EX
1 miles from centre of Dover
8.770 Reviews
Dover House
Dover House
"Dover has have been amazing looking after my father. The facilities are all you could ask for, clean and user friendly. The staff are..."Read all 70 reviews

from £2,095 / weekSize 86 rooms

Group/Owner Graham Care Group

Dover House in Dover provides nursing care including support for people with dementia. The care home maintains contact details for all residents’ family and friends to be used for party invitations,... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Heliers Care Home
25/26 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone CT20 2EF
7.3 miles from centre of Dover
8.134 Reviews
St Heliers Care Home
St Heliers Care Home
"The level of care , welcoming and friendly staff when nothing seems too much trouble , caring and thoughtful as well as respectful to a..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Alexandra Care Homes

St Heliers Care Home is an elegant residential caring environment, with the aspects of a hotel standard. The beautiful Victorian building located close to the Leas overlooks the sea and the private communal... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Claire's
18/24 Claremont Road, Folkestone CT20 1DQ
6.9 miles from centre of Dover
1 Reviews

Size 39 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Anselm's Nursing Home
St Clare Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7QB
6.2 miles from centre of Dover

Size 26 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ivybank Care Home
Wellington Road, Temple Ewell, Dover CT16 3DB
2.5 miles from centre of Dover
8.332 Reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 27 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dover

Average older person care home costs in and around Dover by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 13 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Dover.

Type of Care ProvidedDoverKentEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,348£1,462£1,309£1,314
Residential Dementia Care£1,373£1,495£1,339£1,344
Nursing Care£1,947£1,791£1,571£1,556
Nursing Dementia Care£2,030£1,778£1,585£1,577
All Care Types£1,402£1,471£1,320£1,327

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Dover Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 11 care homes with fees listed.
£1,348 per week
  • 8.5% below Kent average
  • 3.0% above England average
  • 2.6% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.
£1,373 per week
  • 8.9% below Kent average
  • 2.5% above England average
  • 2.2% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.
£1,947 per week
  • 8.7% above Kent average
  • 23.9% above England average
  • 25.1% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed.
£2,030 per week
  • 14.2% above Kent average
  • 28.1% above England average
  • 28.7% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Dover?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Dover, including 10 Nursing Homes & 20 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Dover have the highest Review Score?

Bradfield Residential Home, Generals Meadow & St Winifreds Care Centre are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Dover.

Which older person care homes in Dover offer Nursing Care?

St Winifreds Care Centre, Folkestone Care Centre & Hawkinge House & PAU are some of the 9 Nursing Homes in Dover.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Dover?

There are 23 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Dover including St Winifreds Care Centre, Folkestone Care Centre & Walmer Care Centre.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Dover?

Respite Care is offered by 30 elderly care homes in Dover including Bradfield Residential Home, Generals Meadow & St Winifreds Care Centre.

How many older person care homes listings in Dover have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 28 older person care homes listed with Reviews.