Applecroft Care Home
Nursing home · Dover
Sanctuary Close, River, Dover, CT17 0ER
Run by Applecroft Care Home Ltd
- GoodCQC · Apr 2026
- 7.4Our score
- Beds75
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01304 821331
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 14 April 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Applecroft Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-184198587
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Applecroft Care Home
Applecroft Care Home provides residential nursing and dementia care for older people in Dover. The home supports varied care needs and works alongside GPs, pharmacy and NHS services when required.
Daily life includes activities tailored to residents’ preferences, with trips to local attractions and live performances among the wider programme. Dining is planned around individual likes, dislikes, allergies and dietary requirements, with residents able to choose seating or quieter private areas. Applecroft brings nursing-led support together with control over everyday routines, giving families a setting where care, meals and activities can reflect the person living there.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dover
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Residential Care HomeDover | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Riverlea HouseDover | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ivy Bank Residential Care HomeDover | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 7.4 | |
| Temple Ewell Nursing HomeDover | 0.4 miles | Inadequate | 3.2 | |
| Swerford HouseDover | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Resident-led dining choices
- Activities tailored to preferences
- Trips and live performances
Suits: Older people needing nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Sanctuary Close, River, Dover, CT17 0ER
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Questions families ask
How much does Applecroft Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Applecroft Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,277 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Applecroft Care Home whether it takes residents funded by Kent council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.