MHA (Methodist Homes)
Alexandra House Care Home
Residential care home in Dovercourt, Essex
Operated by Care South
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About
Alexandra House Care Home is a 47-bed residential and dementia care home run by MHA, a national charity with over 80 years' experience in later-life care. Located in Dovercourt, Essex, on the seafront, the home provides long-term residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite stays for older people. The Care Quality Commission has rated it Good overall, with Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
The home is staffed 24 hours a day to support residents with personalised care. Each of the 47 bedrooms is an en-suite room with its own wet room, and there are communal lounges and areas throughout the building. A call system operates in every room, and a dedicated chaplain is available for residents' spiritual support.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
216 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £939 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Essex usually pays £849 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £90 a week.
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 Essex council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £807 |
| 2025 | — | £849 |
| 2026 | £939 | — |
What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Alexandra House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 9.1 miles away. The local GP practice is FRONKS RD FAMILY SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dovercourt
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Harwich and District
We provide social activities to include coffee mornings and lunch club Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly.
Felixstowe Area Community Transport Limited
FACTS Operates a number of wheelchair accessible vehicles. It is structured to provide various transport services for the benefit of those in Felixstowe and the greater Felixstowe peninsular that…
Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association
The relief of the elderly, being those aged 60 or over, in Felixstowe and the surrounding district by providing facilities which meet their needs and improve their well-being in particular by…
Ip3 Good Neighbours
SUPPORTING IP3 RESIDENTS with shopping/collecting prescriptions/transport/a befriending service to lonely/vulnerable in person or by telephone, weekly Pop Up Shop, signpost for debt/employment…
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How much does care at Alexandra House cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01202 125986.
Part of Care South
Alexandra House Care Home is one of 19 homes run by Care South 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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