House

House is a nursing home in Dover, Kent (CT17 0EX). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About House

Dover House is a nursing home in Dover, Kent, and we care for a wider range of people than many nursing homes take on. Older people whose health needs go beyond residential care. Younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing. People living with dementia. People living with mental ill health alongside a physical condition. People with physical disabilities, and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also take respite stays when a family carer needs a break or cover. Having registered nurses on duty at all hours is what makes that breadth possible. Medication is managed closely, wound care, catheter care and conditions that shift from week to week are handled on site, and changes in someone's health are picked up early by staff who know them. We work alongside GPs, district nurses, community mental health teams, therapists and hospital staff, and we keep pushing when a resident needs something that is slow to arrive. Dementia care runs through much of our work, and we treat it as care for a person with a history rather than management of a condition. We ask families about working lives, music, food and habits, because that is what lets us make sense of distress somebody cannot put into words. The day here is deliberately unhurried. People wake when they wake, eat what they enjoy, and spend their time as they choose. Families are welcome at any reasonable hour, and we would rather involve relatives properly in decisions than inform them afterwards.

Care provided at House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Dover House compares in Dover

Measured against the 39 care homes for older people registered in Dover. The dark dot is this home.

Size
86 places. Larger than 38 of the 39 homes. The local average is 29 places.
CQC rating
Requires improvement. 25 of the 39 homes (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
Latest report
31 July 2026. 4 of the 39 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
July 2022. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 6 of the 39 have registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 39 homes, 9 offer nursing care and 23 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 25 of the 33 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Dover.

The local picture: Dover

What the numbers say about care for older people in Dover, in Kent.

What care costs in Kent, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care£1,187£1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.)
Nursing care£1,378£1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.)
Residential dementia careNot published separately£1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.)
Nursing dementia careNot published separately£1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.)

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

  • People aged 75 and over: 15,300. Rising to 18,000 by 2035, up 18%
  • People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 53%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 27%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 59%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75. Kent average is 77.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 21 beds.
  • Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
  • Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Dover House

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
5 July 2022, so 4 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 14 July 2026.
Run by
Dover House (GC) Limited, which runs this service only.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Dover House

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

  • William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 16.3 miles away

It is about 16.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Dover Priory Station, 0.7 miles away
  • Kearsney Station, 1.5 miles away
  • Martin Mill Station, 3.5 miles away

Around Dover House

1 mile3 miles5 milesH24 hour A&E: William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, 16.3 miles awayAGP practice: Buckland Medical Practice, 0.4 miles awayGGP practice: High Street Surgery, 0.6 miles awayGGP practice: White Cliffs Medical Centre, 0.7 miles awayGDentist: Dover Priory Dental Practice, 0.8 miles awayDDentist: Af Dental, 0.8 miles awayDDentist: Bupa Dental Care, 0.9 miles awayDPharmacy: Cairns Chemist, 0.4 miles awayPPharmacy: Paydens Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPPharmacy: Grace Chemist, 0.7 miles awayPRailway station: Dover Priory Station, 0.7 miles awaySRailway station: Kearsney Station, 1.5 miles awaySRailway station: Martin Mill Station, 3.5 miles awaySA&E 16.3 mi
  • H: Dover House
  • A: 24 hour A&E
  • G: GP practice
  • D: Dentist
  • P: Pharmacy
  • S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

Common questions about House

Where is House located?

House is a nursing home in Dover, Kent, CT17 0EX. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does House provide?

House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is House's CQC rating?

House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 31 July 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does House provide dementia care?

Yes. House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Dover House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Dover House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Dover House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Dover House supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Dover House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Dover House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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