St Stephens Nursing Home
St Stephens Nursing Home is a nursing home in Dover, Kent (CT16 1SW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St Stephens Nursing Home
St Stephens Nursing Home is in Dover, Kent, caring for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support, including people living with dementia and people with learning disabilities and autism. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather put that at the front than have somebody discover it elsewhere. It is not the rating we want and we are not going to explain it away. There is an improvement plan in place, we are working through it with our staff, our residents and their families, and anyone considering the home is entitled to ask exactly what is changing, who is accountable for it and what evidence there is that it is taking hold. The daily work carries on meanwhile and it matters to the people who depend on it. Our nursing team manages medication, wound care, mobility and nutrition alongside GPs and community health colleagues, and we try to keep seeing the person rather than the diagnosis, particularly where somebody cannot easily tell us how they are. Respite stays are available. Families are welcome to visit and judge our progress for themselves.
Care provided at St Stephens Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 May 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St Stephens Nursing Home compares in Dover
Measured against the 39 care homes for older people registered in Dover. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 17 places. Smaller than 30 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
- 20 May 2026. 8 of the 39 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. 23 of the 39 homes 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 care | What the council pays | What 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 care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not 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 St Stephens Nursing Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 26 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 29 October 2025.
- Run by
- Charing Rose 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 St Stephens Nursing Home
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, 17.2 miles away
It is about 17.2 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
- St James' Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- Pencester Surgery, 0.2 miles away
- High Street Surgery, 0.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Bupa Dental Care, 0.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Af Dental, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Dover Priory Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Aa Beggs, 0.2 miles away
- Boots, 0.3 miles away
- Paydens Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Dover Priory Station, 0.5 miles away
- Kearsney Station, 2.2 miles away
- Martin Mill Station, 3.2 miles away
Around St Stephens Nursing Home
- H: St Stephens Nursing Home
- 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 St Stephens Nursing Home
Where is St Stephens Nursing Home located?
St Stephens Nursing Home is a nursing home in Dover, Kent, CT16 1SW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Stephens Nursing Home provide?
St Stephens Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Stephens Nursing Home's CQC rating?
St Stephens Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 May 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Stephens Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St Stephens Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Stephens Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Stephens Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Stephens Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Stephens Nursing Home 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. St Stephens Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Stephens Nursing Home 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. St Stephens Nursing Home 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
St Stephens Nursing Home 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.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from St Stephens Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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