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VerifiedCQC Good
Dover is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
Dementia home care agencies in Dover
8 agencies
There are 8 dementia home care agencies in and around Dover on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Bluebird Care Canterbury, Thanet, Folkestone and Dover in June 2019.
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Home care agencies (8)
Pins show each agency's office; care is given in people's own homes.
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
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VerifiedCQC Requires improvement
Scodef Care is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: Requires improvementWell-led: Requires improvement
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Good
Royal Care Dover is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Good
Chameleon Care Ltd is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent, providing care and support in people's own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
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VerifiedCQC Outstanding
Inchwater Home Care is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Outstanding
Fees on request
VerifiedCQC Good
Nurse Plus UK - Dover is a home care agency based in Dover, Kent, providing care and support to people in their own homes.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
Fees on request
VerifiedBluebird Care Canterbury, Thanet, Folkestone and Dover is a domiciliary care service operating across Kent in the South East of England.
CQC:Safe: GoodWell-led: Good
VerifiedLauriem Beeches (EC) is a home care agency operated by Clece Care Services.
Fees on request
Key facts: Dover
| Dementia home care agencies listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 7 (86%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Kent usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,187 |
| Most recently inspected | Bluebird Care Canterbury, Thanet, Folkestone and Dover (June 2019) |
Outstanding1
Good5
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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CQC quality of home care in Dover
Rated Good or Outstanding
6/ 7 rated
Outstanding
1
Newly registered (awaiting rating)
1
Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
What home care costs in Dover
Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Kent council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £1,187/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Kent council carries out the free care needs assessment.
Typical costs · Paying for home care · Agency or private carer · Support at home
What later-life care costs in Dover
Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Dover compares with the wider Kent area and the UK.
| Type of care | Dover | Kent avg | UK average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care home | — | £1,389 | £1,200 |
| Nursing care home | — | £1,409 | £1,500 |
| Live-in care (est.) | — | — | ~£1,400 |
| Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.) | — | — | ~£460 |
Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Dover within ~5 miles; Kent county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.
Common questions
How many dementia home care agencies are there in Dover?
AskBart lists 8 dementia home care agencies in and around Dover, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia home care agencies in Dover rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Dover?
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 "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Dover?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Dover:
Near Dover
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- Care Home or Home Care? Pros and Cons (2026)
- Live-in Care Explained: the Alternative to a Care Home
- How Much Does A Carer Cost - The Ultimate Guide In 2025!
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