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Applecroft Care Home is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Dover, Kent. It is operated by Applecroft Care Home Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Applecroft Care Home provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Applecroft Care Home in April 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Applecroft Care Home is located in Dover, within the Kent local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Sanctuary Close, River, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0ER |
| Phone | 01304 821331 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 14 April 2026 |
| Provider | Applecroft Care Home Ltd |
Is Applecroft Care Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Applecroft Care Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-184198587
What type of care does Applecroft Care Home provide?
Applecroft Care Home provides nursing homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Applecroft Care Home?
You can contact Applecroft Care Home by phone on 01304 821331, or visit them at Sanctuary Close, River, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0ER.
What is Applecroft Care Home's CQC rating?
Applecroft Care Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-184198587
How many care homes are in Dover?
There are 40 CQC-registered care homes in Dover. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dover.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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