Learning disability care homes in Dover

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Dover has 30 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 4 Outstanding, 18 Good and 7 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for a residential care place and £1,277 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Dover (57)

Dover at a glance

30on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding4
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated1
  • 76% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care60% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Dover are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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30 learning disability care homes in Dover

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Wolverton Court

Run by High Quality Lifestyles Limited

Alkham Valley Road, Alkham, Dover, CT15 7DS
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 6 residents in Dover, run by High Quality Lifestyles Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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The Goodwins

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

3 St Richards Road, Deal, CT14 9JR
OutstandingCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

The Goodwins is listed as a residential care home for people with learning disabilities, while the associated Goodwin Care operation focuses on healthcare staffing. Its documented staffing service supplies nurses and care assistants to clients needing additional care personnel.

The organisation accepts online booking requests and asks clients to describe their requirements before a booking is confirmed.

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Chitty Barn

Run by LDC Care Company Ltd

Chittys Barn, Salisbury Road, Dover, CT16 1EU
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

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.

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The Glen

Run by LDC Care Company Ltd

162 Folkestone Road, Dover, CT17 9SN
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 9 residents in Dover, run by LDC Care Company Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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Swerford House

Run by High Quality Lifestyles Limited

The Avenue, Temple Ewell, Dover, CT16 3AW
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Swerford House offers residential support for up to six autistic men or men with learning disabilities in a semi-rural home near Dover. The setting is intended for people who need a smaller residential environment, with support focused on personal goals, self-esteem and practical independence.

The home’s role is distinct from a general care setting because it supports a limited number of residents and provides a private-estate environment with…

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12 Channel Lea

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

12 Channel Lea, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7UG
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Learning disability support for younger adults is the clearest focus at 12 Channel Lea, a registered residential care home without nursing. The home sits within Voyage Care’s specialist provision for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. Support can be delivered in a registered care home, supported living accommodation, at home or in the community, depending on the person’s circumstances.

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55 Sandwich Road

Run by High Quality Lifestyles Limited

55 Sandwich Road, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3LT
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 2 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

55 Sandwich Road offers residential support for two autistic men and/or men with a learning disability. The home is intended for people who need a smaller care setting, with support shaped around daily living, independence and individual needs.

Its semi-rural setting in Whitfield Village provides countryside views away from the main road. The service works with families and other professionals, and forms part of Priory’s wider care network.

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Anro House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

17 Cambridge Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7HG
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Anro House provides residential support for up to five adults with autism, learning disabilities, Down’s syndrome, epilepsy and challenging behaviour. The home is designed for people who benefit from a small group setting with support tailored to complex needs.

Its service sits within a wider provider offering residential care homes, supported living and flexible community support.

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Ashingham House

Run by Ashingham House Limited

London Road, Temple Ewell, Dover, CT16 3DJ
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Ashingham House provides 24-hour residential care and practical support for adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Its care approach is built around consultation with the person using the service, representatives and local authority assessments of individual needs.

Support planning balances choice, decisions, risks and needs, with the stated aim of protecting dignity and independence.

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Avondale Castlemount Lodge

Run by Avondalecare (Kent) Limited

Castle Mount Lodge, Taswell Street, Dover, CT16 1SG
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Avondale Castlemount Lodge provides residential care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions, mental health problems and complex needs. Its services include one-to-one support, residential placements and community support, with small residential homes in East Kent offering eight placements at each site.

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Cameron Lodge

Run by Cameron Lodge Limited

142 Church Path, Middle Deal Road, Deal, CT14 9TU
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Cameron Lodge provides 24-hour residential support for adults who need personal and practical care in a structured home setting. Its registered scope includes older people and adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities.

Support is based on consultation, assessment and planning with the person using the service, those acting on their behalf and the local authority where relevant.

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Felbrigg House

Run by Elysium Care Partnerships No 2 Limited

St Alphege Road, Dover, CT16 2PU
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 11 residents in Dover, run by Elysium Care Partnerships No 2 Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Hillbrow

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

150 Crabble Hill, Dover, CT17 0SE
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Supporting up to nine adults, Hillbrow provides residential care in Dover for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, epilepsy and low levels of challenging behaviours. Its small scale gives the service a clearly defined residential focus.

Hillbrow forms part of Voyage Care, whose wider services include residential homes, supported living and community support.

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King Edward House

Run by R Cadman

77-79 New Street, Ash, Canterbury, CT3 2BW
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

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…

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Little Glen

Run by LDC Care Company Ltd

60 Church Road, Dover, CT17 9LS
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Dover, run by LDC Care Company Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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Martha House

Run by Martha Trust

Martha Trust, Homemead Lane, Deal, CT14 0PG
GoodCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 23 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Martha House provides lifelong residential nursing care for adults aged 18 and over with profound physical and multiple learning disabilities. The home is part of Martha Trust, a registered charity specialising in care for people with complex physical and learning needs. Its care is designed around each person’s needs, preferences and aspirations.

Residents live in bright, purpose-built homes with nursing support and modern facilities.

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Meadowside

Run by Kent County Council

Liverpool Road, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7NW
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Deal, run by Kent County Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Reddington House

Run by LDC Care Company Ltd

2 Park Avenue, Dover, CT16 1ER
GoodCQC · Nov 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Dover, run by LDC Care Company Ltd. Supports learning disabilities.

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Seaview

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

23 Old Dover Road, Chapel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HW
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

For six adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, Seaview provides a small residential setting in which support can reflect behavioural, emotional and communication needs. The home is intended for adults who need more than a general residential environment, with care shaped around individual circumstances.

Residents have generous-sized rooms in a large shared home. Seaview’s wider provider also operates supported living and community…

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St. Michaels

Run by High Quality Lifestyles Limited

166 London Road, Temple Ewell, Dover, CT16 3DE
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

St. Michaels provides residential support for five autistic adults and adults with a learning disability. The service is in Temple Ewell near Dover and supports residents to maximise independence, develop potential and work towards reducing restrictions over a longer transition.

The setting includes individual units and a safe, enclosed garden, with a semi-rural location away from the main road.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Dover?

30 learning disability care homes in Dover are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Dover are rated Outstanding?

Wolverton Court, The Goodwins, Chitty Barn and The Glen.

How much does a care home cost in Dover?

Kent council paid on average £1,096 a week for residential care and £1,277 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,834 and £1,432. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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