Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

St Stephens Nursing Home

Godwyne Road, Dover, CT16 1SW

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 16 July 2019

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Last inspected 25 June 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 16 Jul 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated September 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

WIlliam Harvey Hospital

17.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Pencester Surgery

0.2 mi

4 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Grace Chemist

0.6 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

6.3 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Kent (2025–26)

£1,187

per week, residential

£1,378

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

28

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

17.7% of people in Kent are aged 65 or over

50.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Details

Number of beds17
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
Last inspected25 June 2019
Registered with CQC since26 January 2011
Registered managerJulie Anne Mason

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaLearning disabilities

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