Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited
Alexander House - Dover
Residential care home in Dover, Kent
Operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Alexander House - Dover is a 46-bed residential care home in Dover, Kent, providing care for older people and those living with dementia, as well as residents with physical disabilities. The home is operated by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading Limited and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2023).
The home's approach centres on individual choice and meaningful daily life for residents. Alexander House - Dover aims to deliver person-centred care in which staff interactions reflect the values and priorities of each person in their care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 9 January 2023 · Last inspected 19 December 2022
Inspectors found that residents felt safe and that risks to people were assessed, with staff recruited safely and enough staff to meet preferences. Medicines were given as prescribed, infection control guidance was followed, and visitors were encouraged. The report describes a focused review of safety and leadership, with the overall rating kept at good.
- People reported feeling safe, and risks to their health and welfare were assessed with guidance for staff
- Staff were recruited safely and there were enough of them to support people in the way they preferred
- Medicines were managed as prescribed and visitors were encouraged to spend time with people
- Checks and audits identified shortfalls and action was taken to address them
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
32 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Alexander House - Dover is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), 16.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITE CLIFFS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dover
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Dover Limited
Provision of welfare and day centre facilities, information and advice for elderly and needy people in Dover and surrounding areas.
Age UK South Kent Coast
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Age Concern Sandwich Centre for the Retired
Provision of Transport to enable clients to visit our "pop in" centre - provision of snacks, meals, bathing,choropody and Advocacy Services
Part of Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading
Alexander House - Dover is one of 26 homes run by Nicholas James and Regal Care Trading on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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