Dover House
Nursing home · Dover
57 Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0EX
Run by Dover House (GC) Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
- 5.6Our score
- Beds86
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01304 898989
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 31 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Dover House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-13090428123
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Dover House
Dover House combines long-term nursing care with short-term assessment, rehabilitation and respite stays in Dover. It supports people with nursing needs, physical frailty and dementia, with separate areas for different types of care and 24-hour nurse-led support.
Residents can join two morning and two afternoon group activities each day, while staff assist those who prefer their own interests. Menus are tailored to preferences, cultural needs and medical requirements. Discreet monitoring technology helps the nursing team respond when support is needed while preserving everyday independence and dignity. Regular GP and physiotherapy visits also form part of the care setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dover
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Cliffs LodgeDover | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Harmonia VillageDover | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Twyford HouseDover | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Felbrigg HouseDover | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| United Response - 1 St Alphege RoadDover | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24/7 nurse-led support
- Short-term assessment and rehabilitation
Suits: People needing nurse-led rehabilitation or respite
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
57 Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0EX
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Questions families ask
Does Dover House provide 24-hour nursing care?
Yes. Dover House provides 24/7 nurse-led support, with experienced nurses overseeing residents' care throughout their care journeys.
Does Dover House offer short-term care and respite?
Yes. It offers long-term care as well as short-term care for physical rehabilitation, assessment or respite before returning home.
Can Dover House residents receive Local Authority or NHS funding?
Yes. The home facilitates access to Local Authority or NHS funding where private funding may not be an option.
What activities are available at Dover House?
The home offers four main group activities every day, with two in the morning and two in the afternoon, so residents can choose their preferred hobbies or entertainment.
Does Dover House use monitoring technology in resident care?
Yes. Discreet, non-intrusive monitoring technology helps the nursing team respond quickly while preserving residents' independence and dignity.
How much does Dover House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Dover House 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.