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Applecroft Nursing Home

Sanctuary Close, River, Dover, Kent CT17 0ER
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I don't think you could find a more caring and supportive atmosphere anywhere else.Allan H(Husband of Resident/Service User)
Applecroft Nursing Home, Dover
The Blossom tea room for the residents and families to sue is absolutely beautiful and relaxingFaye S(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Applecroft Nursing Home, Dover
by far one of the best care homes in Dover.Ken W(Sister of Resident/Service User)
Applecroft Nursing Home, Dover

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 feel safe, comfortable and relaxed.

The home opened in 1999 and is set in the village of River, close to the town of Dover. It is a modern yet homely 75-bed care home, which has direct access... 

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Care Provided by Applecroft Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 75 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing Care£1,700 - £1,950£1,700 - £1,950
Nursing Dementia Care£1,700 - £1,950£1,700 - £1,950

Contact Applecroft Nursing Home 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sarah Potts (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (75)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)

Visiting

  • Visiting is permitted 24 hours of the day apart from at protected meal times, however will always accommodate should you be visiting your loved one. Please contact the service to ascertain times

Parking

  • On site parking available

Applecroft Nursing Home Reviews (54)

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9.4

Applecroft Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.430) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Applecroft Nursing Home has 54 reviews.

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Review from Deb T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Faye S (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Nigel G (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Mark S (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from G S (Partner of Resident) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Hayley J (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Paula B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from w m (Next of Kin) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Lorraine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Isobel P (Sister of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from L H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Gail H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Ian C (Husband of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Alex S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Alison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Ian G (Son of Resident) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Alan M (Husband of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Trudiann P (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 22 December 2025
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • 16 Jun 2025Recipient: Abbey Healthcare
  • 06 Jun 2025Recipient: Abbey Healthcare
  • 19 Nov 2022Recipient: Abbey Healthcare

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Meet the Team (3)

Sarah Potts
Sarah PottsJob Title Registered Home ManagerJoined 2026
Wendy Benette
Wendy BenetteJob Title Deputy managerJoined 2026
Tina Sheldrake
Tina SheldrakeJob Title Office Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about Applecroft Nursing Home

What types of Care is Applecroft Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Applecroft Nursing Home have?

There are 75 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Applecroft Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Applecroft Nursing Home to the centre of Dover?

2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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