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Alexander House - Dover is a 46-bed residential care home in Dover, Kent, providing care for older people aged 65 and over and those living with dementia.
Residential care homes in Kent – page 4
61 homes
There are 61 residential care homes in Kent on AskBart. 82% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,386 a week. The largest is Rivermere Care Home, with 102 beds. The most recent inspection was at Alexander House - Dover in December 2022.
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| Residential care homes listed | 61 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 50 of 61 (82%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 11 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,386 |
| Largest | Rivermere Care Home (102 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Alexander House - Dover (December 2022) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Residential care homes in Kent: questions
- How many residential care homes are there in Kent?
- AskBart lists 61 residential care homes in Kent, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are residential care homes in Kent rated?
- Of the 61 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 49 Good, 11 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do residential care homes in Kent cost?
- Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,386 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
- How do I choose between residential care homes in Kent?
- Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.