Dementia care homes in Dover

Chitty Barn supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and other complex requirements through residential care in East Kent. The home forms part of a family-run organisation that also provides supported living, with packages arranged around the person’s needs and accommodation that may be shared or single-person.

Positive Behaviour Support is a central feature of the wider organisation.

Alexander House supports older people in Dover with residential and dementia care, while day care is available through the wider Nicholas James Care Homes offer. Its person-centred approach brings together activities, entertainment, quiet relaxation and one-to-one companionship around each resident.

Dementia support uses structured routines and a familiar environment, with staff also offering emotional support to residents and resources for…

Brambling House supports older people who can no longer live safely at home, including people with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Personal care is tailored to individual needs, with the aim of preserving independence wherever possible.

Care is assessed and reassessed with residents and relatives, while activities and social opportunities form part of daily life.

King Edward House provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours or mental health needs. The service is built around full care and support packages delivered in bespoke flats, helping residents live as independently as possible while receiving personal care and help with household tasks.

The setting is in a former Victorian rectory in Ash, with individual independent-living flats and…

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.

Oakfield House provides residential, respite and day care for older people and people living with dementia. Support ranges from help with mobility and minimal personal care to more substantial daily assistance, with each care package shaped around individual needs.

The home has 28 bedrooms across two floors, including en-suite rooms, plus shared dining and lounge spaces and a conservatory.

Upton House supports older people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or EMI needs in a specially adapted Georgian house. Secure grounds and capacity for up to 20 residents give the home a small residential scale.

Each resident receives an individual care package with 24-hour attendance and choices around meals, routines, activities and personal space.

Walmer Care Centre provides residential and dementia care in Deal for older people who need support with daily life. Its wider care programme includes day care, allowing guests to spend time at the home while carers have a break, alongside residential and dementia services.

Life is shaped around individual routines, social activities, entertainment and quiet one-to-one time.

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.

Harmonia Village provides specialist residential dementia care across six separate houses, with 24-hour nurse-led support and open garden space. The village setting is designed for people who may find a traditional care home difficult, allowing greater freedom of movement while discreet technology helps the nursing team respond when support is needed.

Residents can choose from four main group activities each day in the Village Hub, join coffee…

Sholden Hall Residential Home offers day care, respite care and long-term residential care for men and women, including people living with dementia. The home provides 24-hour personalised support, with staff working alongside residents, families and health professionals to preserve choice, freedom and independence. Meals are prepared by an employed chef, while visiting health professionals can be arranged when required.

Dementia-focused residential care is provided at Woodside Residential Care Home, a 32-bed home in Dover set within six acres of woodland. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and caters for people living with dementia who require residential support. Its setting combines accommodation with shared living areas and surrounding grounds.

Woodside is part of Charing Healthcare, whose care homes provide support for older people and…

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.

Eastry House sits within a specialist service offering residential and supported living options for people with learning disabilities. The wider provision includes support for young adults moving on from school, adults with complex needs and people requiring community-based living.

Services also cover transition support, high-acuity community living and specialist assistance for people with severe or enduring mental health conditions.

St Stephens Nursing Home supports people with learning disabilities who want to lead active, fulfilling lives, with nursing care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its registered scope also includes older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.

The home combines support towards individual potential with a family-oriented care environment.