Applecroft Care Home

Applecroft Care Home is a nursing home in Dover, in the Kent council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 75 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Abbey Healthcare, which operates 12 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated Applecroft Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Applecroft Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Kent with a fee on record typically charge about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,550 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 499 registered care homes in Kent. The nearest to Applecroft Care Home include Woodside Residential Care Home, Riverlea House and Ivy Bank Residential Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.