Applecroft Care Home
Sanctuary Close, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0ER
01304 821 331
(Admissions)
About Us
**Welcome to Applecroft Care Home**
Nestled in the scenic River area of Dover, Applecroft Care Home is a warm and welcoming purpose-built nursing home dedicated to providing outstanding care and comfort. We hold a **‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)**, reflecting our commitment to exceptional standards and resident wellbeing.
At Applecroft, we offer tailored support for a range of needs, including diabetes, frailty, Parkinsonism, stroke, sensory and speech impairments, and end of life care. Our compassionate, experienced team is here around the clock to ensure every resident feels valued, safe and supported.
Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with an array of facilities such as landscaped gardens, a terrace, hair salon, café, bright lounges, and activity areas for bingo, group outings, and gentle exercise. Our modern lift and full wheelchair access ensure ease of movement throughout the home, while private parking, quiet areas, and protected mealtimes create a relaxing environment for visitors and residents alike.
Each bedroom can be personalised with residents’ own furniture and offers comforts such as en suite or communal bathrooms, TV points, Wi-Fi, and call bells for peace of mind. Some rooms offer private terraces or garden access.
Dining at Applecroft is a pleasurable experience, with resident choice menus and the option to enjoy meals in the dining room or the privacy of your room. We encourage a sociable community, balanced with private spaces for quiet reflection.
We welcome residents who are self-funding, received Local Authority support, or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. In addition to English, our team also supports Polish and Romanian languages, ensuring clear communication and personal connection.
With nearby amenities including a park, bank, shops, and doctors’ surgery, everything you need is close at hand. Choose Applecroft Care Home for a place where comfort, dignity and companionship are at the heart of every day.
Care Types
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Duration
- Long-term
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Age
- Adults 65 and over
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Type of care
- Dementia Nursing
- Nursing
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Specific care needs
- Diabetes
- End Of Life Care
- Frailty
- Hearing Impairment
- Parkinsonism
- Sight Impairment
- Speech Impairment
- Stroke
Care Home Facilities
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Key Features
- Cafe
- Dining Room
- Garden
- Lift
- Lounge
- Protected Mealtimes
- Purpose Built
- Quiet Area
- Resident Choice Dining
- Wifi
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Accessibility
- Free Parking (on-site)
- Wheelchair Access
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Leisure and Wellbeing
- Activities (bingo, etc.)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Hair Salon
- Individual/Group Outings
- Laundry Service
- Terrace
- Wellbeing
Room Facilities
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Key Features
- Own Furniture Allowed
- Private Terrace/Garden
- TV Point
- Wifi
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Dining
- Meals In Bedroom
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Bathroom
- En Suite and Communal Bathrooms
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Accessibility & Equipment
- Assisted Bathroom
- Call Bells
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Hoisting
- Wheelchair Access
In The Area
| Airport | 14.4 miles | |
| Bank | 1.4 miles | |
| Bar | 0.2 miles | |
| Bus Station | 0.2 miles | |
| Dentist | 1.7 miles | |
| Doctor | 1.1 miles | |
| Park | 0.1 miles |
Languages
- English
- Polish
- Romanian
Funding Sources
- Local Authority
- Local Authority with top-up
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
- Self-funding (private)
Regulator Rating
Overall: Good
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Safe:Requires Improvement
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Effective:Good
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Caring:Good
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Responsive:Good
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Well-led:Good