
This is without exception the best home I have ever visitedSusan P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

no hesitation to recommend this home and its wonderful team to anyone looking for a home.Mark W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were excellent. Nothing was to much troubleC I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

This is without exception the best home I have ever visitedSusan P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

no hesitation to recommend this home and its wonderful team to anyone looking for a home.Mark W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff were excellent. Nothing was to much troubleC I(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 a beautiful courtyard garden and conservatories which join the houses together.
Care is driven by leisure and lifestyle services where the promotion of independence, dignity, and individuality is a priority.
Staff aim to provide a happy, secure and...
Care Provided by Alexander House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 46 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alexander House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alexander House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jill Hyland(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2002
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (24)
Alexander House Reviews (80)
Alexander House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.675) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alexander House has 80 reviews.
Alexander House was visited on December 14th 2017 when they had a Christmas luncheon for resident and family. The staff were incredibly friendly and personable. Lunch was beautifully presented and was delicious. All of the staff are respectful of their residents and treat everyone with kindness. As I live in the USA I was very concerned with my father going into a care home. After visiting this week, I am going home very relieved that my father is surrounded by wonderful caregivers.
Caring environment, approachable staff, attractive surroundings.
My mother is in a very good home, well looked after. Food good, rooms clean. Staff appear to be very caring. I live in Canada so difficult to give an assessment on daily or constant visits. I have just spent six days with her and taken her out for lunch, afternoon teas. Did not see any activities taking place. I telephone frequently and staff are very courteous and helpful. My mother appears and says she is content. The new manager is very well qualified. She is very caring and patient with residents. I have no concerns about my mother being in Alexander House.
This is a very nice home. I think that my Dad is settling in very well. They have been very patient with him, helping him to settle in and he has got to know the staff and residents there. I'm quite happy with everything. The food there is very good - one of the things I noticed when I first went to view the home is that the kitchen is all open plan - nothing is hidden. Dad walks about the home, visiting the lounge. He is happy there.
The home seems very nice and is quite pleasant. Staff seem amiable. We've visited a couple of times and as far as I can see the meals are acceptable. I couldn't really see any faults. My friend has got a pleasant little room - more or less en-suite. The home is also accessible in the area.
Staff always very friendly and caring. Always come at different times and days to see mum and they're always caring and efficient. The home is very well run and the food is good (I like the fact you can see it being prepared on your way in.) I would recommend it to other people.
Staff are friendly and seem happy working at Alexander House. The manager and assistant manager are helpful in answering questions and welcoming when we visit.
Carers seem to genuinely enjoy their work with residents. Mother's bedroom is clean, which is important, along with clothes. Service users look content and cared for.
Service users are washed and dressed properly - good.
She had put on weight, looked happy and was clean and smartly dressed.
Two other residents came and joined us to have a cup of tea. They all look so happy.
My mother lived in Alexander House for twenty months before her death at Easter this year. She was extremely well looked after and we always found the manager and staff very caring, kind and cheerful with her throughout the progression of her illness. We were specially grateful for the compassionate way she was cared for at the time of her passing. It was always easy to talk to any of the staff on duty on our visits and we never felt any anxiety about her staying at Alexander House.
Many thanks to everyone there for taking away any worries we might have had about Mum being so far away from our home.
My cousin has moved into Alexandra House to be closer to her friends. The staff are very good and will encourage my cousin daily to join in with activities and spend time with the other residents but she likes to spend a lot of time in her room! I love visiting Alexandra House it is always welcoming and friendly - save me a room!!!
Thank you to all at Alexandra House - my parents are so pleased to be back together under one roof. It was a very upsetting time when they were apart. They like being here and when I visit it is like a home from home, everyone makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door.
I enjoy living here. I like the sun lounge and the seaside lounge. I also like our hens in the garden.
Good care and attention to the residents needs. Comfortable and clean. Food is very good and fresh. Staff very caring.
My aunt is very well cared for.
I consider the staff welcoming and helpful and there is always someone available if residents need help. The resident I visit have a comfortable and clean room. In the recent weeks the décor of the sitting room has been changed with the addition of pleasant pictures and new curtains. The food is freshly prepared.
Excellent ethos. Excellent atmosphere of care.
A nice clean environment.
We usually go and visit my mother every week and have always found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The food looks extremely nourishing and well presented. The premises is always kept clean and tidy.
Generally he is well looked after by caring staff who seem very fond of him. The home is light and bright but his bedroom furniture is very shabby, drawers broken etc. There are some activities but he is not always interested in bingo or keep fit.
We at Alexander House would like to thank you for your review and look forward to seeing you soon.
Mum came to Alexander House in March 2015 and after an unsettled start has settled and seems happy. She enjoys her food which is always lovely and her room is lovely and comfortable. She can be contrary but the staff always seem to be able to care for her whilst in her moods. Overall I am happy with the way she is cared for, and have complete peace of mind know that she is happy being here.
We at Alexander House would like to thank you for you kind review and wish you all the best.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 January 2023Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 13 Sep 2024Recipient: Alexander House
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (5)

I have worked in residential care since 2003, where I began my career as a care assistant and progressed throughout the company. I had completed my NVQS 2,3,4,and RMA before becoming a manager in 2010, and later completed my QCF level 5. I enjoy the daily challenges, but most of all, I get the greatest job satisfaction when I feel I've made someone's day no matter how big or small! Seeing our service users happy makes me happy, and having a team who consistently wants to give a high standard of care and embed a holistic person centred care approach makes it all possible.

I graduated as a general nurse in 2020, completing a one-year internship in Romania during my studies. After moving to the UK, I began working in a nursing home as a carer and gradually progressed through various roles including Senior Carer, Duty Manager, Liaison Manager, and Infection Control Lead. These experiences sparked my passion for leadership and inspired me to pursue a career in management within social care. I’m currently studying Business Administration and will graduate this July. I also hold an NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care, and my next step is a Master’s degree at LSBF London. My motivation comes from making a positive difference in the lives of those we care for and supporting teams to deliver the best possible standards. I’m dedicated, driven, and excited about the future in social care leadership.

Originally started out in childcare and after a long gap to raise my family and I needed a change, I applied to Alexander House for a cleaning job which I enjoyed, 10 years later I'm still there now as a Team leader and NVQ 3 in adult care. Every day is different, dementia and elderly care is now a passion it takes dedication, resilience and a commitment to make every life happy, dignified and part of a family. Other than having my own children it's the most rewarding role I've ever had.

I started work here as a senior care worker on nights in 2014, I left to become a pub landlord back in 2019 but came back during COVID as a care worker on nights, after COVID was over and the pubs opened again I stayed at alexander house but changed roles to become the activities coordinator.

I have worked in care since i was 18 years old, having started off in a care home where I then decided to do community care. I fell pregnant with my first child and after going on maternity leave, I decided I wanted to go back into care home environment to do nights to fit around my family life. I started worked in Alexander House, where I have now been for over 10 years. I started in Alexander House as a night care worker due to my partner working during the day and this fitted round our young children, and later I became a team leader! As my children grew i grew with the home. I started days when my children started school. Become head of care and then Deputy Manager. Alexander House is my extended family and my second home. I have nvq level 2 and 3 and have completed CHAPS Training - (care home practitioner) I think of myself as a good leader and support the Registered Manager in ensuring the safety, well-being, and quality of care provided to residents is outstanding.
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