There are 10 CQC-registered nursing homes in Dover (including Walmer, River and Worth) listed on Docorix. 9 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement and 2 Inadequate. 1 has not yet been rated under its current registration. Together they are registered for 453 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Ami Group – The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit Independent CQC: Good 01304371126
- Applecroft Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01304821331
- Martha House Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01304615223
- St Stephens Nursing Home Independent CQC: Good 01304202864
- St Winifreds Care Centre Independent CQC: Good 01304375758
- Dover House Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01304898989
- Harmonia Village Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01303272272
- St Anselm’s Nursing Home Independent CQC: Inadequate 01304365644
- Temple Ewell Nursing Home Independent CQC: Inadequate 01304822206
- Vibrant Care Home Dover Independent Not yet rated 03301741402
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 5 nursing homes in Dover by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Ami Group – The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit
Good
CT14
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2026.
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Applecroft Care Home
Good
CT17
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published April 2026.
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St Winifreds Care Centre
Good
CT14
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published January 2021.
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Martha House
Good
CT14
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2020.
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St Stephens Nursing Home
Good
CT16
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2019.
Choosing nursing homes in Dover
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Dover?
Docorix lists 10 CQC-registered nursing homes in Dover, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Dover are rated Good?
5 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Ami Group – The Knoll Unit and Ami Court Unit, Applecroft Care Home, Martha House, St Stephens Nursing Home and St Winifreds Care Centre.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
