Applecroft Care Home
Dover, CT17 · 75 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Dementia care homes in Dover
14 of the 32 care homes in Dover are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 7 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Kent typically cost £1,500 a week, about £78,000 a year, based on 10 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Kent of £1,500.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
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Temple Ewell Nursing Home
Dover, CT16 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Dover House
Dover, CT17 · 86 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Harmonia Village
Dover, CT17 · 36 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
St Stephens Nursing Home
Dover, CT16 · 17 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
Typical fees in Kent
Based on 499 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,550 a week
- Usually £1,500 to £1,600 · 4 homes with fees
- Residential care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,440 to £1,500 · 13 homes with fees
- Residential dementia care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,500 to £1,575 · 10 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,500 a week
- Usually £1,500 to £1,500 · 9 homes with fees
Not enough dementia care homes in Dover have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Dover cost?
Dementia care homes in Kent typically charge £1,500 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Dover?
14 of the 32 CQC-registered care homes in Dover are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Dover?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Dover?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Kent council for a needs assessment.