Physical disability care homes in Dover

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Dover has 13 physical disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 7 Good and 4 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

13on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement4
  • Not yet rated1
  • 67% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.4 / 10
  • Types of care85% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Dover on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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13 physical disability care homes in Dover

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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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Brambling House

Run by Gem Holistic Care Ltd

46 Eythorne Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7PG
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Brambling Lodge

Run by Gem Holistic Care Ltd

48 Eythorne Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7PG
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 27 residents in Dover, run by Gem Holistic Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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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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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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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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St Winifreds Care Centre

Run by Nellsar Limited

236 London Road, Deal, CT14 9PP
GoodCQC · Jan 2021
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 59 residents in Deal, run by Nellsar Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Harmonia Village

Run by Harmonia Care Village Limited

42 Randolph Road, Dover, CT17 0FZ
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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…

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Seahaven

Run by Optima Care Limited

110 Wellington Parade, Kingsdown, Deal, CT14 8AF
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Seahaven is registered for care covering older people, younger adults and people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The wider Optima Care service also includes supported living, transition services and community living for people with complex needs. Optima Care places the individual at the centre of a programme of care and support, with person-centred training for staff.

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Dover House

Run by Dover House (GC) Limited

57 Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0EX
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 86 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Eastry House

Run by Optima Care Limited

High Street, Eastry, Sandwich, CT13 0HE
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2021
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

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.

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Laureston House Residential Home

Run by GM Care Home (Dover) LTD

Laureston Place, Dover, CT16 1QU
Not yet ratedCQC · Apr 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Laureston House Residential Home provides long-term, short-term, respite and day care for up to 21 residents in Dover. The family-run home supports older people, including those living with dementia or physical disabilities, with person-centred care and daily assistance available around the clock.

The building has lift access to all three floors, a communal lounge and dining area, a wet room and activity space.

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What to look for in physical disability care homes

  1. Step-free access

    Step-free access, suitable rooms, bathrooms and shared spaces.

  2. Hoists

    Hoists, specialist seating and other equipment, and how they are maintained.

  3. Support for rehabilitation

    Support for rehabilitation, communication and personal independence.

Questions families ask

What should physical disability care homes offer?

A suitable home should support mobility, personal care and independence without creating avoidable barriers. Check the actual building, equipment and staffing rather than relying on a service label alone.

How many physical disability care homes are there in Dover?

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

Which physical disability care homes in Dover are rated Outstanding?

Chitty Barn.

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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