Laureston House Residential Home
Residential care home · Dover
Laureston House, Laureston Place, Dover, CT16 1QU
Run by Laureston House Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds21
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01304 204283
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 November 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Laureston House Residential Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2211146302
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Laureston House Residential Home
Laureston House Residential Home provides long-term, short-term, respite and day care for older people, including people living with dementia. The family-run home accommodates up to 21 residents across three floors, with lift access and single and double bedrooms.
Care staff are available 24 hours a day and trained in dementia awareness and palliative care. Residents can use communal lounges, a dining room, garden and south-facing balcony, with activities including cards, puzzles and bingo. Laureston House offers no minimum stay period for its care arrangements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dover
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureston House Residential HomeDover | 0 miles | |||
| Avondale Castlemount LodgeDover | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Stephens Nursing HomeDover | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Reddington HouseDover | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chitty BarnDover | 0.5 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Long and short-term stays
- No minimum stay period
- Dementia-aware care team
Ask about
- The home offers single and double bedrooms across three floors.
Suits: Older adults needing flexible residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Laureston House, Laureston Place, Dover, CT16 1QU
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Laureston House offer?
They offer long-term and short-term care, as well as respite and day care, in a 21-bed residential home.
Is there a minimum stay at Laureston House?
No. They state that there is no minimum stay, and provide short-term, long-term, respite and day care.
Is an assessment needed before moving into Laureston House?
Yes. They carry out a full assessment covering health and social needs before putting an individual care plan in place.
Can Laureston House cater for special diets?
Yes. Their house cook prepares meals using fresh produce, and they cater for residents' dietary requirements with a varied menu.
How much does Laureston House Residential Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Laureston House Residential Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.