Sensory impairment care homes in Dover

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Dover has 9 sensory impairment care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 2 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 4 Good and 4 Requires improvement. 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

9on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement4
  • 56% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.2 / 10
  • Types of care89% offer elderly care
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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9 sensory impairment 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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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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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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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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What to look for in sensory impairment care homes

  1. Accessible communication

    Accessible communication and staff confidence using the methods the person needs.

  2. Lighting

    Lighting, contrast, acoustics and layout adapted to residents.

  3. Support with hearing aids

    Support with hearing aids, visual aids and other assistive technology.

Questions families ask

What should sensory impairment care homes offer?

People with sight or hearing loss may need adapted communication, lighting, acoustics, signage or technology. Ask how the home identifies and records individual communication needs.

How many sensory impairment care homes are there in Dover?

9 sensory impairment care homes in Dover are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which sensory impairment 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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